5 uses of Corn Oil that you didn’t know about

Corn or maize oil is a kind of oil which is extracted from the germ portion of corn and is mainly used in cooking. It is also the main ingredient in margarine and many other kinds of processed foods. Corn oil is often considered as the cheaper alternative to many other oils for cooking, massaging… Continue reading 5 uses of Corn Oil that you didn’t know about

The top functional advantages of Maize Starch Powder

Maize starch or corn starch has chemical formula C27H48O20 and acts as a fundamental ingredient in many packaged foods and industrial products. This powder is extracted or obtained from the corn kernel and has a certain distinct appearance and feed. In its natural as well as modified form, this powder provides good texture, viscosity and… Continue reading The top functional advantages of Maize Starch Powder

Maize Corn projection and statistics in India

Agriculture is one of the strongholds of the Indian economy and makes for about 18.5% of the nation’s gross domestic product. Maize or corn is a coarse grain and is now accepted as a staple diet in India. Its demand, as well as the supply, is increasing year after year. In terms of area, after… Continue reading Maize Corn projection and statistics in India

Liquid Glucose – The Answer to Perfect Cakes, Candies & Chocolates

One of the main by-products or derivatives of the process of corn starch processing is liquid glucose. Liquid glucose, which is also often termed as corn syrup is made from corn starch by acid hydrolysis or enzyme intervention. This by-product is one of the most useful side products obtained from the method and is used… Continue reading Liquid Glucose – The Answer to Perfect Cakes, Candies & Chocolates

Corn Germ and its amazing applications

Corn germ, popularly known as maize germ is the germ which makes up for 6-8% of the total weight of the corn grain. It also consists of 50% of the total oil quantity present in corn. It plays the role of the primary product that is used to make corn oil and also forms an… Continue reading Corn Germ and its amazing applications

Brilliant uses and applications of Maize Fiber

Maize fiber is a by-product or derivative of the wet milling process and is obtained from corn or maize. Also known as maize fiber, this fiber has several properties which make it extremely useful. Not only is it great for our digestive health but serves many other purposes as well. Corn is one of the… Continue reading Brilliant uses and applications of Maize Fiber

Important facts and information about Brown Sesame Seeds

Sesame seeds are the seeds which are used to add a nutty texture and delicate taste to many dishes, especially in Asian cuisines. These seeds are available in many variants and colours and one of the varieties is brown sesame seeds. Brown sesame seeds are available throughout the year and are highly valued. Sesame seeds… Continue reading Important facts and information about Brown Sesame Seeds

Commercial preparation of Liquid Glucose: The Process

Liquid glucose is the syrupy liquid that is obtained as a by-product during the hydrolysis of starch. The source of this starch is maize or corn and this is why liquid glucose is also termed as corn syrup in several countries including India. Depending upon the percentage of glucose, the use of liquid glucose may… Continue reading Commercial preparation of Liquid Glucose: The Process

Corn Starch industry- A global analysis

With every passing year, the consumption of convenience foods is increasing and the healthy year on year growth in the textile as well as the paper industry have created a high demand for corn starch production. This has led to an increase in sales of corn starch around the world, especially in the Asia pacific,… Continue reading Corn Starch industry- A global analysis

Corn refining: a sneak peek into the process

For hundreds of years, corn has been undergoing the process of refining in order to separate it from its component parts. This process is broadly termed as corn refining and results into by-products of corn which have immense value and importance. Through the process of corn wet milling, corn is separated from its 4 main… Continue reading Corn refining: a sneak peek into the process