Proximal composition and colour of maize grains after intermittent and continuous drying.
Proximal composition and colour of maize grains after intermittent and continuous drying.
Author(s): MABASSO, G. A.; SIQUEIRA, V. C.; QUEQUETO, W. D.; SCHOENINGER, V.; SIMEONE, M. L. F.; FROES, A. L.
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of continuous and intermittent drying with different rest periods on the quality and centesimal composition of maize (Zea mays). Grains of the cultivar Cargo TL were harvested with moisture content of 25.37% (wet basis, w.b.) and subjected to drying at 100 ºC and air flow of 1.5 m3 min-1 m-2. Drying was conducted with five rest periods (0, 4, 8, 12 and 16 h) and four replicates in a completely randomized design. Drying was carried out until the grains reached final moisture content of 14 ± 0.3% w.b. It was concluded that the proximal composition was not influenced by the drying conditions; the grains showed browning resulting from intermittent drying; increased rest period contributed to reduced damage and increased moisture reduction rate.
Publication year: 2019
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Maize & Sorghum
Keywords: Amido, Composição proximal, Cor, Período de descanso, Taxa de secagem
Observation
Some of Embrapa's publications are published as ePub files. To read them, use or download one of the following free software options to your computer or mobile device. Android: Google Play Books; IOS: iBooks; Windows and Linux: Calibre.
Access other publications
Access the Agricultural Research Database (BDPA) to consult Embrapa's full library collection and records.
Visit Embrapa Bookstore to purchase books and other publications sold by Embrapa.