New Delhi, Dec. 10 -- Nearly half of India's at-home protein intake now comes from cereals such as rice, wheat, suji, and maida, according to a new, independent study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) released on 10 December.

The study 'Understanding Trends in Dietary Diversity in India: Moving Towards Sustainable Consumption' analysed Indian dietary trends based on the latest 2023-24 NSSO Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) dataset.

While Indians consume an adequate average of 55.6 g of protein per day at home, the study finds that cereals alone supply nearly 50 per cent of this protein despite their low-quality amino acid profile and poor digestibility.

This contribution of cereals to protein intake i...