8.0–33.0%, respectively, which could be due to biosynthesis
during germination (Sattar et al., 1989; Venderstoep,
1981). Fat, protein and thiamin levels improved
significantly after dehulling due to removal of hull
portion and concentration of endosperm. The highest ash
content was recorded in green gram (4.03 g/100 g) and the
lowest in lentil (2.44 g/100 g). These results were in
agreement with those reported earlier by several workers
(Gopalan et al., 1989; Savage, 1988; Venderstoep, 1981).
Leaching out of solid matter during pre germination
soaking process could be the reason for significant
reduction of mineral matter on germination. The further
insignificant decrease of ash after dehulling could be
contributed to removal of hull portion, which may have
some amounts of minerals.