How is corn flour produced?

Have you ever wondered how corn by-products are obtained? This includes corn flour, starch, corn grits, cornmeal, corn flakes, and more.
The corn processing process is crucial for grain production and is also a major source of income for many developing countries. Corn kernels are processed into edible products such as flour, flakes, cornmeal, coarse cornmeal, and starch through a milling process involving multiple steps.

Corn milling begins with the selection of high-quality corn kernels. Corn is typically stored in silos before milling. Subsequently, corn is cleaned to remove impurities like stones, husks, and dirt.

After cleaning, corn is unloaded to a mill where it is crushed into corn flour between grinding rolls. The corn flour is then separated from corn husks and germ through separation and screening equipment.

The next step in the corn milling process is handling the obtained by-products, including flour (corn flour), coarse cornmeal, corn flakes, starch, and more.

At this stage, industries with flexibility can obtain different types of by-products according to the commercial needs of each customer.

In addition to producing corn flour and starch, the corn milling process is also utilized for producing brewer's spent grain. Brewer's spent grain is ground corn kernels and is a fundamental ingredient in beer production.

The production process of brewer's spent grain is similar to the corn flour milling process, albeit with a different grinding method for corn kernels, resulting in a coarser texture. Brewer's spent grain is processed with water from the beer production process.

Corn flakes can also be produced. The production process of corn flakes begins with selecting high-quality corn kernels and cleaning them to remove impurities. Subsequently, corn is dehulled and degermed, leaving only the germ of corn kernels. The germ is then processed into corn flakes using specialized equipment.

Corn flakes are a versatile raw material used to make cornmeal, cakes, bread, and other foods.

The difference between corn flakes and regular cornmeal lies in the processing method of the grain. Regular cornmeal requires higher grinding pressure to achieve a fine, uniform texture, while corn flakes have lower grinding precision and pressure, resulting in a coarser, flakier texture.

To ensure the smooth operation, profitability, and production of high-quality products in this process, high-quality packaging equipment is essential. This is where Anhui Yuanxin Automation, a leader in the corn packaging equipment market, excels.

Anhui Yuanxin Automation offers packaging for various corn processing products and can provide equipment for all types of customers and capacities. All equipment is designed with cutting-edge technology and made from high-quality materials to ensure efficiency and durability in the packaging process, delivering returns much faster than typical market standards.

Anhui Yuanxin Automation has provided packaging solutions for corn flour, corn bran, and corn seeds to clients in the African market. This includes packaging 1-5KG corn flour in paper bags, insert bag packaging with label application, pillow bag packaging, and secondary packaging of small bags into larger bags. This has significantly increased packaging efficiency and product value for customers.

In conclusion, if you are seeking a customized solution with a quick return on investment, contact us immediately.