1st Edition

Cereal Grains Processing Methods for Preserving Nutritional Value

Edited By Sukhvinder Singh Purewal Copyright 2026
458 Pages 94 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

458 Pages 94 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

Cereal grains are a major part of the global diet, but their nutritional benefits depend on how they are processed. This book explores how various techniques influence nutrient content, bioavailability, and food quality. It provides a clear understanding of traditional and modern processing methods, helping professionals optimize grain-based products. This book provides updated information on... Read more

Preface

List of Contributors

List of Abbreviations

 

Chapter 1. A brief overview on nutritional profile of cereal grains

Silvia Leticia Rivero Meza, Patrícia Brugnerotto, Marcio Schmiele, Larissa Alves Rodrigues, César Augusto Gaioso Filho, and Mauricio de Oliveira

 

Chapter 2. Milling and fractionation  

Hugo M. Lisboa, Rogério Andrade, and Ana M. M. Sarinho

 

Chapter 3. Soaking and germination (sprouting)

Rodrigo Caroca-Cáceres, Ma. Alicia Peña-González, Diego Suárez-Estrella, and Marco A. Lazo-Vélez

 

Chapter 4. Solid-State Fermentation: Part-I

Anand Sharma, Arindam Roy, and Prabir K. Sarkar

 

Chapter 5. Solid-state fermentation: Part-II

Silvia Amalia Nemes, Deborah-Gertrude-Alice Elekes, Dan Cristian Vodnar, and Francisc Vasile Dulf

 

Chapter 6. Effect of solid-state fermentation on nutritional profile of millets

Rishibha Gupta and Smriti Gaur

 

Chapter 7. Effect of parboiling on nutritional aspects of cereal grains

Ruan Bernardy, Larissa Alves Rodrigues, Lázaro da Costa Correa Cañizares, Betina Peres, Silvia Naiane Jappe, Silvia Leticia Riveiro Meza, and Mauricio de Oliveira

 

Chapter 8. Gluten-free millet-based bread: processing, nutritional and health benefits

Lorrany Miranda Marinho, Monique Barreto Santos, Carlos Wanderlei Piler Carvalho, and Cristina Yoshie Takeiti

 

Chapter 9. Effect of extrusion cooking on nutritional aspects of cereal grains

Rebeca Salvador-Reyes, Jhoseline Stayce Guillen-Sánchez, Anggie Verona-Ruiz, Alicia Lavado-Cruz, and Soledad Mercedes Quezada-Berru

 

Chapter 10. Effect of baking on nutritional aspects of cereal grains

L. Mateo Cordero-Clavijo, Salome Martínez, Daniela Guardado-Félix, and Marco A. Lazo-Vélez

 

Chapter 11. Effect of high-pressure processing on nutritional profile of cereal grains

Mohsen Dalvi-Isfahan, Nasser Hamdami, and Alain Le-Bail

 

Chapter 12. Effect of ultrasonication on nutritional profile of cereal grains

Silvia Naiane Jappe,Lázaro da Costa Corrêa Cañizares, Brenda Dannenberg Kaster, Maria Antônia Fagundes de Leon, Ruan Bernardy, César Augusto Gaioso Filho, Patrícia Brugnerotto, and Maurício de Oliveira

 

Chapter 13. Effect of irradiation on nutritional profile of cereal grains

Joncer Naibaho and Joanna Harasym

 

Chapter 14. Handling and Storage

Paulo Carteri Coradi, Enildo de Matos de Oliveira, Dalmo Paim de Oliveira, Matheus Guilherme Libardoni Meotti, Daniel Ciro de Souza, and Maria Guasque

 

Chapter 15. Gluten-free bread and pasta from cereals and their relative nutritional value

Marijana Djordjević and Miljana Djordjević

 

Chapter 16. Gluten-free cereals products and their relative nutritional value

Chirle de Oliveira Raphaelli, Fernanda Aline de Moura, Caroline, Tuchtenhagen Rockembach, Patricia Brugnerotto, Marjana Radünz,  Dianini Hüttner Kringel, and Maurício de Oliveira

 

Chapter 17. Health benefits of cereal grains

Swarnali Das, Rubai Ahmed, Sovan Samanta, Jhimli Banerjee, Sk Nazibar Rahaman, Sandeep Kumar Dash, Avneet Kaur, and Sukhvinder Singh Purewal 

Biography

Sukhvinder Singh Purewal, Ph.D., is presently working as an assistant professor, University Centre for Research & Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India. In 2018, he was awarded with major research project spanning from 2018 to 2022 from the SEED Division, Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi. His research interests encompass solid-state fermentation, extraction of bioactive compounds from natural sources, antioxidants, and the processing of fruits. Having authored more than 50 research papers in internationally recognized journals, Dr. Purewal has been honored with best poster awards at both national and international conferences. He actively participates as a member of prestigious organizations, including the Association of Microbiologists of India (AMI); the Mycological Society of India (MSI); the Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (AFSTI) in Mysore, India; and the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA). In 2023, Dr. Purewal was honored with the prestigious Young Scientist Award by the renowned AMI in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of food microbiology. Furthermore, Dr. Purewal has demonstrated his expertise by publishing an authored book, Millets: Properties, Processing, and Health Benefits, along with six edited books: 1) Maize Nutritional Composition, Processing, and Industrial Uses; 2) Chickpea and Cowpea: Nutritional Profile, Processing, Health Prospects, and Commercial Uses; 3) Nanotechnology in the Food Industry: Applications, Recent Trends, and Future Perspectives; 4) Colored Cereals Properties, Processing, Health Benefits, and Industrial Uses; 5) Compendium of Clove: Navigating Agriculture, Chemistry, Processing, and Health Benefits with CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.