Food grains & Pulses can be processed into different forms such as whole pulses,
split pulses, pulse flours and pulse fractions like protein, starch and fiber. The
flour and fractions find diverse applications in industries like meat and snack food,
bakery and beverages, and batter and breading.
Food grains & Pulses are now increasingly being used in the processing of
ready-to-eat (RTE) food products. As a result of rapid urbanization, changing
lifestyle and hectic work schedules, healthy snack foods are becoming popular
amongst the working population.
Food grains & Pulses are considered as a super food owing to the presence of
high levels of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and complex
carbohydrates. Apart from the nutritional benefits, pulses also assist in improving
digestion, reducing blood glucose, minimizing inflammation, lowering blood
cholesterol, and preventing chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart diseases
and obesity.