Question

Gluten occurs naturally in which of the following?

1. Wheat

2. Ragi

3. Milk

4. Pulses

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 4 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only.

•  Gluten is a protein found in some grains, such as wheat, rye, and barley.
  • Hence statement 1 is correct.
  • Gluten may act as a prebiotic, feeding the “good” bacteria in our bodies.
• However, Gluten may cause health problems for persons with gluten-related disorders, such as celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, and other forms of non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
  • Gluten causes small intestinal damage for persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis, leading to mal-absorption, malnutrition, and associated health conditions. 
• Millet is a common term to categorize small-seeded grasses that are often termed Nutri-cereals or dryland-cereals and includes sorghum, pearl millet, ragi, small millet, foxtail millet, proso millet, barnyard millet, Kodo millet, and other millets.
  • Hence statement 2 is not correct.
  • Millets can also help tackle health challenges such as obesity, diabetes, and lifestyle problems as they are gluten-free, have a low glycemic index and are high in dietary fibre and antioxidants.
• Gluten does not occur naturally in milk.
  • Hence statement 3 is not correct.
• Pulses being rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fiber, prevent constipation and help in decreasing blood cholesterol as well as controlling blood sugar levels.
  • Being gluten-free, these are highly suitable for celiac disease patients.
  • Hence statement 4 is not correct.