System for quickly converting raw corn kernels into a masa and finished products

A system for converting whole kernel corn into mesa within a brief period of time. A system including apparatus for removing the pericarp and stem from the kernels and residuals being ground into a flour of suitable particle sizes. This flour is combined with lime and water and mixed for 6 - 12 minu...

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Hauptverfasser: Granados, Sergio Gonzalez, Saucedo, Mario Lorenzana, Caradis, Andrew Anthony, Toyohara, Ernesto Isam Arao, Angulo, Miguel Angel Gomez, Avila, Jesus Adolfo Sandoval, Guerrero, Arturo Lorenzana
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A system for converting whole kernel corn into mesa within a brief period of time. A system including apparatus for removing the pericarp and stem from the kernels and residuals being ground into a flour of suitable particle sizes. This flour is combined with lime and water and mixed for 6 - 12 minutes reaching a terminal temperature of about 50 degrees Celsius or and wherein gelatization occurs, forming a masa. Further apparatus then fragments the masa into sizes for further processing.