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Why is it necessary to wash the corn after treatment with lime and before grinding?

April 26, 2017Corn grinding lime necessary treatment wash

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Why is it necessary to wash the corn after treatment with lime and before grinding?

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The purpose of the lime treatment is to loosen the pericarp, or outer coating, so that it may be removed by the washing process. Also, without washing, the grinding is affected adversely.