TECNICA MOLITORIA Vol 75 - DECEMBER 2024
TECNICA MOLITORIA Vol 75 - DECEMBER 2024
PAPERS
25 - Gelatinization and retrogradation properties of stone-milled and recombined whole and refined maize meal
A. Rosso - C. Sardella - F. Vanara - A. Peila - M. Blandino
The maize intended for food use can meet the needs of the gluten-free sector by ensuring a good source of starch, a key technological component in the formulation of gluten-free products. Furthermore, consumer demand for whole grain products could enhance the production of maize flours and meals rich in dietary fiber, which could impact their technological properties. This study analyzed the role of the milling method (comparison between stone and cylinder milling, with different refining levels) and the interaction with the characteristics of corn grains (hardness) on the gelatinization and retrogradation properties of maize meal.
The starch properties were evaluated by analysis with the Micro-Visco-Amylograph, currently the reference for the study of starch gelatinization and retrogradation. The results obtained provided indications on the technological behavior of the studied meals and possible food applications.
CONTENTS
38 - Conferences
42 - Cereals
50 - Milling
52 - Bread making
58 - Pasta
62 - Feedstuff
68 - Machinery
80 - News
92 - Agenda
96 - Companies