1. Maize grits
Maize grits are coarsely ground maize kernels used for snacks and breakfast cereals. Their texture is very suitable for making light, crispy puffed snacks, so they are very popular in the food industry. It can also be used to make porridge, which is very beneficial to health, can increase appetite and promote digestion.
Maize grits produced by Hongdefa maize milling machine
2. Maize flour
Maize kernels have a high fat content, and during storage, they will produce an unpleasant taste due to fat oxidation. The processed maize flour can reduce the oil content to less than 1%, which can improve the eating quality and has a finer particle size. It is suitable for mixing with wheat flour to make various pasta. Because it is rich in protein and more vitamins, the added food has high nutritional value and is widely used in cooking and baking. Different African countries have different requirements for the coarseness of maize flour, which varies according to the needs and eating habits of local people.
Maize flour produced by Hongdefa maize milling machine
3. Bran
Maize bran is a by-product of grinding and is mainly used as animal feed. With the development of the feed industry, concentrated feed and compound feed are widely used, and the amount of maize used as feed alone has been greatly reduced, but bran is still an important resource to provide essential nutrition for livestock.
Maize bran produced by Hongdefa maize milling machine
4. Puffed snacks and maize flakes
Puffed maize food is a convenience food that has emerged and quickly gained popularity since the 1970s. It is loose and porous, has a uniform structure, and is soft in texture. It not only has good color, aroma, and taste, but also improves nutritional value and food digestibility.
5. Industrial application
Maize grinding produces industrial byproducts such as maize starch, which is widely used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Fermented maize flour provides carbohydrates for the production of alcohol, and maize oil extracted from maize germ is a healthy edible oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids.
In summary, maize milling produces diverse products that enhance food security and economic growth. By leveraging maize's potential, we can promote a sustainable agricultural future.
Maize Milling Business is always a sunrise industry. If you are interested in this industry, please feel free to contact us and we will provide you with the most professional advice.
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