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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.

HMv565

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Szundy Tamas / Hadi Geza / Marton L. Csaba / Pinter Janos / Orosz Akos / Kizmus Lajos

HU
1 record

HMv 5439

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Marton L. Csaba / Hadi Geza / Pinter Janos / Berzy Tamas

HU
1 record

Gia

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

George William Crookham

UA
2 records

Giubil

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

ORSEM HYBRIDES

IT
1 record

GK 131

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kalman Laszlo / Morocz Sandor / Fejes Laszlone / Szell Endre

HU
1 record

Zea mays L. · Maize

Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Ovsiannikova Nataliia Stanislavivna, Ivleva Tatiana Volodymyrivna, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

UA
2 records

EX4571

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
1 record

ESZ20212

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Euralis Semences

IT
1 record

EY5261

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
1 record

EAX5121

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Benoit Petiard

UA
2 records

ES3151

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
1 record

Dorlen

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Zakorchmennyi, Viktor

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

DZIUBETSKYI BORYS VOLODYMYROVYCH, CHERCHEL VLADYSLAV YURIIOVYCH

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

UA
2 records

EG1015

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lidea France S.A.S

FR
1 record

DK7740M

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

DZIUBETSKYI BORYS VOLODYMYROVYCH, BODENKO NATALIA ANATOLIIVNA, CHERCHEL VLADYSLAV YURIIOVYCH, BONDAR TETIANA MYKOLAIVNA

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Dolomia

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

LANDLAB

IT
1 record

DK7408SVZM

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubyts`kyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

DK4239MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kruhlova Marharyta Olehivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

CSM18253

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
1 record

CSC4200

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

FOURNEAU Michael

UA
1 record

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