Question

Which cereal is supplied to industry to make starch and glucose?
(A) Rice
(B) Wheat
(C) Maize
(D) Millets

Answer 1

The Maize cereal is supplied to industry to make starch and glucose.

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Maize is a major source of starch and glucose. Starch is derived from the maize or corn seed. The ‘starch’ is obtained from the ‘endosperm’ in its kernel. Over the years there has been a steady increase in the production of starch and glucose.  

The total maize production in 2018 was approximately 24.5 million tons. Of the total maize production, 10-12% is consumed by the starch and glucose industry. Starch processing is one of the top five ‘food processing industries’ in India.