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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.

17IFI6

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Steven Johnson

UA
4 records

PHE70

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

PH70R

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Phvam

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

PH6CF

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Ph1kym

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

6 records

NP2598

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

93IDI3

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

4 records

Piatov

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, Missouri US

HU SK UA
5 records

ES Epilog

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

SK UA
5 records

Oxxygen

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Claude Tabel

HU UA
6 records

19GBL2

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

4 records

Bc 344

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ivica Ikic

SI UA
4 records

427 F 785

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rene Baratin

UA
3 records

P 8213

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE
3 records

EG 7193

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

UA
4 records

LH 248

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

HOLDEN FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.

3 records

ZP 299

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Milomir Filipovic

UA
5 records

ZP 335

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

INSTITUT ZA KUKURUZ ZEMUN POLJE

RO
5 records

HMv 5302

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

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

HU UA
3 records

HMv 124-2

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

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

HU UA
3 records

1082A194 01

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT UA
2 records

DK 281

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

GIE Sockalb

BE
2 records

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