Análisis del maíz | KPM Analytics

Análisis de humedad y composición

Las variedades de maíz de calidad alimentaria que se utilizan en la producción de alimentos o para alimentar al ganado reciben sus calificaciones del USDA y otras entidades en función de ciertos parámetros de calidad medibles, siendo el contenido de humedad y el peso de prueba dos de los factores más importantes. Estos parámetros también determinan el precio del maíz que se vende a los productores de alimentos, por lo que disponer de datos verificables sobre la humedad del maíz y el peso de prueba puede evitar que las empresas tengan que pagar demasiado por un maíz de menor calidad.

Parámetros medidos

Type of Corn	Role in Food Production	Parameters Measured
Field Corn (yellow dent corn)	Generally used in livestock feeds, but also processed for other corn products, including corn syrup.	Moisture, Oil, Protein, Ash, Fiber, Test Weight, Starch
Sweet Corn	This type of corn is most consumed by people. It is often harvested in earlier stages when its taste is at its sweetest.	Moisture, Oil, Protein, Ash, Fiber, Test Weight, Starch
White Corn	Another type of corn consumed by people. White corn is commonly processed into other food products, like snack foods, tortillas, flours, and others.	Moisture, Oil, Protein, Ash, Fiber, Test Weight, Starch
Popping Corn	This corn variety inherently has lower moisture content to others, which lends itself best to produce seeds for popcorn.	Moisture, Oil, Protein, Ash, Fiber, Test Weight, Starch
High-Starch (waxy) Corn	High-starch corn is a white corn that is often used for fuel ethanol production and as a distiller’s grain (DDGS), but also fed to livestock.	Moisture, Oil, Protein, Ash, Fiber, Test Weight, Starch

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Soluciones NIR de KPM

Serie de analizadores de granos integrales AgriCheck

NIR de sobremesa SpectraStar™ XT-3

NIR de sobremesa SpectraStar™ XT-R

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Recursos del producto

Folleto de analizadores de granos integrales AgriCheck

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Análisis funcional y reológico

La harina de maíz es una opción popular sin gluten que se usa en una variedad de productos horneados, como pan, magdalenas, tortillas y otros bocadillos a base de maíz.


Product	Parameters Measured	When It's Measured
Corn Flour	Starch damage Pentosans Water absorption	Incoming ingredients Lab
Dough	Quality of damaged starch Viscosity Pentosans Elasticity Extensibility Consistency	At-Line Lab


Product	Parameters Measured	When It's Measured
Biscuits & Crackers	Water absorption of flours Quantity & quality of proteins Damaged starch & dough stickiness Dough consistency, extensibility, and elasticity Cracks & blisters	Mixing Rolling Cutting Lab
Tortillas	Water absorption of flours Quantity and quality of proteins Consistency and viscosity of the dough Damage and gelatinization of the starch Structure and texture Color	Mixing Rolling Cutting Lab
Corn & Tortilla Chips	Water absorption of flours Quantity and quality of proteins Dough viscosity Damaged starch Structure and texture Starch gelatinization	Mixing Rolling Cutting Lab

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Soluciones funcionales y reológicas

Mixolab 2 - Análisis de masa

SDmatic 2 - Daño causado por el almidón

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Recursos del producto

Folleto de Mixolab 2

Biblioteca de vídeos

Cómo medir el almidón dañado con el SDmatic | BakerPedia

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Measurement Capability

Defects Detection Capability

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Vision Products

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Análisis de extractos de suelos agrícolas

El maíz es un cultivo robusto que se cultiva en muchos climas y tipos de suelo en todo el mundo. Sin embargo, con el aumento de los costos de los fertilizantes, los productores de maíz pueden ahorrarse la necesidad de aplicar nutrientes al suelo de manera innecesaria controlando rutinariamente las condiciones del suelo. Dejando de lado los fenómenos meteorológicos imprevistos o provocados por el hombre que pueden afectar a una estación de cultivo, existen ciertos parámetros del suelo controlables para que los productores de maíz puedan garantizar una cosecha exitosa.

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Parameter	Why It's Analyzed
Nitrogen-Based Nutrients (Ammonia, Urea, TKN, Nitrate, Nitrite)	Nitrogen, while important to corn crop growth, may need to be controlled to limit ground water contamination issues. This is most common with dry, sandy soils. Urea and TKN content also have a role in animal feed quality.
Phosphorus-Based Nutrients (TP, o-Phosphate, Phosphate)	Phosphorus may need to be added via fertilizer at different stages of the growing season.
Potassium	Potassium may need to be added via fertilizer at different stages of the growing season.
Other Compounds in Crop Production	Boron, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, and other minerals all have a role in corn crop production.