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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.

Lj-275 t

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BF-LJ agr. (SI)

SI
4 records

CSM 4381

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rene Baratin

IT UA
2 records

1092B839-01

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT UA
3 records

ISH 508

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

IVS S.R.L. - ISTA VENETO SEMENTI

IT
3 records

Hran 1

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii Myroslava Lukinichna, Tkachuk Zinovii IUr'ievych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

UA
2 records

Limmil4

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES

HU SK
3 records

LG30685

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT
3 records

Texero

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT SK UA
4 records

X00N554

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

BG IT UA
3 records

Rosa

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cavanah, Jack A.

HU IT
3 records

Sherpa

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT SK
4 records

Prinval

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

BILLEREY| Francois A. Billerey c/o Asgrow France S.A.

BE DE
5 records

P99474

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INT. INC, PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION,

IT UA
5 records

Nicco

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

AT SI
4 records

Montana

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

GAVADOUR-CARGILL

DK
3 records

Fronica

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

D.J.VAN DER HAVE

DK
5 records

Corioli CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Philippe Moreau

SK UA
5 records

Amadeus

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

STRUBE HERMANN| Dr. Hermann Strube / SPAETH HANS| Erbe/Erbengemeinschaft Dr. Hans Rolf Spaeth / KRAMER JOACHIM| Dr. Joachim Kramer / JONG| Dr. A.W. de Jong c/o Zelder B.V. / SEIBEL| Dr. Karl-Heinz Seibel in Fa. Dow AgroSciences GmbH / JUNG| K.H. Jung Mais

DE IT
4 records

Suleyka

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE
3 records

Suringo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

SK UA
4 records

LLN2957

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mas Seeds S.A.S.

UA
4 records

LKF2756

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mas Seeds S.A.S.

UA
4 records

Kolumbaris

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

BG
4 records

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