Cultivation

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.

KXC4288

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

KXC3359

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

1 record

LBR1558 LUR151

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Joel Meunier

2 records

LB 208 NMV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bielousov Anatolii Oleksandrovych

2 records

Kneja 575

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maize Research Institute - Kneja (BG)

2 records

Kneja 571

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Nataliya Petrovska

2 records

Kneja 556

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maize Research Institute - Kneja (BG)

1 record

KXC1383

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

1 record

KX3564

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

1 record

Kneja 598

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

I. Genova, M. Genov, D. Ilchovska, V. Konovska, V. Pelovska

2 records

KXC3558

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

1 record

Kneja 466

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maize Research Institute - Kneja (BG)

1 record

Kharkivs`ka 126 MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych,

2 records

Kros 253S steryl`na

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

2 records

KhN 1116

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Naidonov Viktor Hryhorovych, Zabara Pavlo Petrovych, Marchenko Tetiana IUriivna, Lavrynenko IUrii Oleksandrovych, Vozhehova Raisa Anatoliivna,

2 records

Kneja 419

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maize Research Institute - Kneja (BG)

1 record

KhN 3816

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Naidonov Viktor Hryhorovych, Zabara Pavlo Petrovych, Marchenko Tetiana IUriivna, Lavrynenko IUrii Oleksandrovych, Vozhehova Raisa Anatoliivna,

2 records

Kharkivs`ka 126 M

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonyd Vasyl`ovych,

2 records

Kharkivs`ka 215 M

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ovsiannikova Nataliia Stanislavivna, Derkach Iryna Borysivna, Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

2 records

Kh466MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lashyna Mariia Volodymyrivna, Lavrynenko IUrii Oleksandrovych, Netreba Olesandr Oleksandrovych, Turovets` Viktor Mykhailovych, Pol`s`kyi Viktor IAkovych,

2 records