Definitions
- Referring to the process of removing the outer layer or husk of a grain or seed. - Describing the act of separating the hull from the edible part of a nut or fruit. - Talking about the removal of the inedible outer layer of a plant or vegetable.
- Referring to the process of removing the outer shell or pod of a nut or seed. - Describing the act of extracting the edible part of a nut or seed from its shell. - Talking about the removal of the outer layer of an egg or crustacean.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve removing an outer layer or covering.
- 2Both are used in food preparation.
- 3Both can be done by hand or with a machine.
- 4Both are necessary steps to access the edible part of a food item.
- 5Both are important in agriculture and farming.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Hulling refers to removing the outer layer of grains, nuts, or fruits, while shelling refers to removing the outer shell or pod of nuts or seeds.
- 2Method: Hulling involves removing the outer layer by rubbing or grinding, while shelling involves cracking or breaking the outer shell.
- 3Edibility: Hulling removes the inedible outer layer to access the edible part, while shelling removes the inedible outer shell to access the edible part.
- 4Examples: Hulling is commonly used for peas, rice, and coffee beans, while shelling is commonly used for peanuts, pistachios, and sunflower seeds.
- 5Usage: Hulling is more commonly used in the context of grains and fruits, while shelling is more commonly used in the context of nuts and seeds.
Remember this!
Hulling and shelling are both processes used in food preparation to remove the outer layer or covering of a food item to access the edible part. However, the difference between hulling and shelling is the object, method, and edibility of the removed layer. Hulling is used for grains, nuts, and fruits, while shelling is used for nuts and seeds. Hulling involves rubbing or grinding to remove the outer layer, while shelling involves cracking or breaking the outer shell.
