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A prototype dehuller for dehulling tempered grain was developed incorporating a dehulling surface not affected by moisture or clogging problems associated with current mechanical dehullers. The use of short tempering duration and ensuring that all the temper moisture was absorbed into the grain before the grain was introduced into the dehuller eliminated the clogging problem. The prototype was able to achieve higher dehulling efficiency and recovery levels compared to conventional abrasive dehullers. The quality of the produced grain was also much higher as indicated by low kernel breakage and superior colour of the flour obtained from grain dehulled in this prototype compared to a conventional abrasive dehuller. This showed that it is possible to increase the yield and dehulling efficiency of sorghum and millet substantially by the use of appropriate dehulling equipment in combination with simple pre-treatment procedures.
Author(s): Lazaro EL, Favier JF
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America
Year: 2002
Volume: 33
Issue: 4
Pages: 59-64
ISSN (print): 0084-5841
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Publisher: Shin-Norinsha Co. Ltd.
