Can a high-shear extrusion system extract oil from corn germ?
As technologies continue to advance, high-shear extrusion systems may offer a more efficient alternative for extracting oil from wet processed corn germ. Extrusion systems like the Anderson Dox? Extruder eliminate the need for separate steam heating and drying steps required in traditional stack cooking vessels.
Is corn germ hard to process?
But because corn germ can be notoriously tough to process, it requires the right extraction equipment to press oil efficiently to get optimal returns. Here¡¯s what you need to know about processing corn germ to capitalize on the commercial value of its oil. Whole corn kernels only contain a small amount of fat, around 5% by weight.
How much oil does corn germ contain?
Here¡¯s what you need to know about processing corn germ to capitalize on the commercial value of its oil. Whole corn kernels only contain a small amount of fat, around 5% by weight. But the germ that remains after the starch is removed through wet processing can contain up to 50% oil by weight.
Is corn oil an emerging industrial product?
i Kumar. Corn Oil: An emerging industrial produ t. 2012. Directorate of Maize Research, New Delhi, Technical Bulletin, No. PrefaceMaize is an abundant food and f ed crop. Diversied use of crop adds higher value to its cultivation and pr duction. Maize is one such crop which yields several useful