How does a maize mill work?
Like any other industry, maize milling has its unique processes and terminology. Here’s a simple explanation of how a maize mill works and the processes that can take place during the production of maize meal and bran, depending on the set-up and size of the milling operation, and the type of maize meal required (community, super, special or very fine maize meal). Storage The raw, unprocessed maize is stored in bags or silos, depending on the size of the operation. It is of the utmost importance that this step is executed safely as maize that is stored without taking the necessary precautions can cause serious health issues. How does a maize mill work? 1. Cleaning / Pre-cleaning of raw maize The raw maize is fed into the plant where it will first undergo the cleaning stage. This step improves the quality of the final product. It’s vital that foreign material such as husks, straw and dust is removed using slotted screens or aspiration. As an extra precaution, a magnet is used