What You Need to Know
Wet-milling is a process in which feed material is steeped in water, with or without sulfur dioxide, to soften the seed kernel in order to help separate the kernel's various components. For example, wet-milling plants can separate a 56-pound bushel of corn into more than 31 pounds of cornstarch, 15 pounds of corn gluten meal for use in animal feed, and nearly 2 pounds of corn oil.
Steps
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Masa for tortillas (Mesoamerican): Essential for nixtamalization process to create pliable dough
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Rice flour production (Asian): Creates fine texture needed for traditional rice cakes and noodles
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Polenta preparation (Italian): Helps achieve smooth, creamy texture in the final dish