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3. Implementation
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Step 1 – Raw material reception and grading
On receipt, the quality of raw materials is checked. Generally, starch and protein content are analyzed to monitor extraction yields.
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Step 2 – Component separation
This stage involves a series of simple operations to physically separate the components: crushing, sieving, centrifuging and so on. However, manufacturing methods are specific to each botanical origin, and industrial tools are often dedicated to a particular raw material:
the wheat is ground and then soaked in water. The resulting mixture is then separated using centrifugal separators and hydrocyclones, and sieved to separate the various components;
the corn is first physically...
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Bibliography
- (1) - European Starch Industry. - https://starch.eu/the-european-starch-industry/
- (2) - Amixon. -
Regulations
Starches and modified starches used in the food industry are subject to various regulations to guarantee their safety and quality. Some key regulatory texts:
Regulation (EC) no. 1333/2008: this European Union regulation concerns food additives, including modified starches. It defines the conditions of use and maximum authorized limits for these substances.
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