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Corn Processing Suitability

Zea mays L.

Corn suitability is determined by endosperm structure, the ratio of horny to floury layers, and the efficiency of germ separation. Processing parameters depend on the intended use of the grain: for the production of grits, flour, or starch.

In the reference 110 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

The technological properties of the grain are defined by its type: flint corn with a high horny layer content is optimal for the production of polished grits, whereas dent and semi-dent types are used for the manufacture of flour, fine grits, and in the starch and molasses industry. A critical stage of processing is the separation of the germ, which accounts for up to 15% of the grain mass, as its residues reduce shelf life and the sensory quality of the products.

Unlike other cereals, corn requires mandatory hydrothermal treatment to soften the grain structure, facilitate the removal of pericarp, and ensure efficient germ extraction. The technological processing scheme focuses on the layer-by-layer separation of grain components, and modern quality requirements, including stress-crack indices and fat content, are often regulated by direct contractual agreements between the supplier and the consumer.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for processing.

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Varieties of Maize mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Karmas

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT BG HU RO SI SK
8 records

PR38H67

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas (US)

HU IT SI SK UA
9 records

SY Scorpius

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations,CH

AT HU IT UA
10 records

P8834

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT RO UA
10 records

Kerberos

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

BG HU RO SK UA
15 records

SY Pandoras

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta France SAS

AT DE IT UA
7 records

Kornelius

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

BG HU RO SI SK
8 records

MAS 333T

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS Seeds, F

HU IT SK UA
8 records

Quanta

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

AT BE DE DK PL
9 records

Raissa

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Seifert, Robert P.

AT HU SI SK
9 records

PR38V31

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

AT BG IT UA
7 records

SY Novatop

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.

IT PT UA
8 records

P7404

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

AT SI UA
8 records

P0217

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation/ Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., USA

IT RO UA
12 records

Hexxer

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT| RAGT (Societe Anonyme)

AT DE UA
9 records

Futurixx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ragt, F

AT IT UA
10 records

Birko

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEGONDS| Daniel Segonds c/o GIE Sockalb

AT BE DE
9 records

LTH378

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MEUNIER JOEL

UA
8 records

B2190

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Saaten-Union

SK UA
8 records

C3SUD402

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Tehnology LLC, USA

7 records

Kollegas

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

BG HU RO SK
9 records

Fantastic

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain advanta Nederland B.V.

AT DE SI SK UA
8 records

Poesi CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre GARRAUD

DE IT UA
9 records

DKC3595

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ROUCOLLE JOEL

AT IT UA
7 records

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