Economy, Industry & Agriculture
The Hindu BusinessLine — Economy · 27 OctConsider the following statements regarding protein quality, bioavailability and agri-processing of indigenous Indian crops:
Statements
- Protein bioavailability and crude protein content are equivalent metrics — a food label stating '20g protein per serving' directly indicates how much protein the body will absorb.
- Pressure cooking, fermentation, and sprouting are biological or physical processing methods that can significantly enhance the bioavailable protein content of pulses and millets by reducing anti-nutritional factors.
- India's dependence on imported plant protein concentrates and isolates persists despite the country being one of the world's leading producers of millets and pulses, indicating a value-addition gap in domestic agri-processing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?