Effects of drying temperature of corn from the center and extremities of the corncob on drying parameters, protein and starch properties, and carotenoid profile

[Display omitted] •Drying of corn from the center and extremities of corncob was studied.•Grains from the center of corncob showed higher moisture diffusivity.•Grains from the center of corncob were more affected in drying at 80 and 100 °C.•Corns from the center show lower protein solubility, lipase...

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Published in:Food research international 2023-01, Vol.163, p.112267-112267, Article 112267
Main Authors: da Silva Timm, Newiton, Carteri Coradi, Paulo, Dietrich Ferreira, Cristiano, Hirsch Ramos, Adriano, Peter Schwab, Marina, de Oliveira, Maurício
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carotenoids - analysis
Edible Grain - chemistry
Extremities
Lutein
Molecular weight of proteins
Pasting temperature
Starch
Temperature
Zea mays
Zea mays L
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Summary:[Display omitted] •Drying of corn from the center and extremities of corncob was studied.•Grains from the center of corncob showed higher moisture diffusivity.•Grains from the center of corncob were more affected in drying at 80 and 100 °C.•Corns from the center show lower protein solubility, lipase activity, lutein, and β-carotene. The corn grains from the extremities of corncob are known to have a spherical shape and the grains from the center of corncob have higher length and lower thickness. It is understood that these differences in grain dimensions can affect post-harvest processes and the properties of the grains. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of drying temperature (60, 80, and 100 °C) of corn from the center and extremities of corncob on drying parameters, protein and starch properties, and carotenoid profile. At 60 °C, the drying rate and effective moisture diffusivity of corn from the center and extremities of the corncob did not differ. However, at 80 and 100 °C these parameters were higher in the corn from the center. Corncob part and separation did not significantly affect corn pasting properties. However, they caused significant changes in the properties of the grain proteins, mainly the reduction of the solubility and inactivation of the lipase enzyme, and the reduction of the lutein and β-carotene contents in the grains from the center and separated after drying. The results of this research show the need to evaluate the effects of these drying conditions during grain storage. In addition, the implementation of an industrial separation step and/or the development of new corn cultivars with more homogeneous grains should be studied.
ISSN:0963-9969
1873-7145
DOI:10.1016/j.foodres.2022.112267