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Method for treating raw and processed grains and starches

  • US 8,147,889 B2
  • Filed: 01/11/2008
  • Issued: 04/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of processing grain comprising the steps of:

  • (a) applying an aqueous conditioning fluid to said grain, prior to milling, in a manner effective to increase a moisture content of said grain without causing said moisture content of said grain to exceed 20% by weight, said aqueous conditioning fluid at least partially comprising an aqueous anolyte product wherein, when in undiluted form, said aqueous anolyte product has a pH in a range of from about 5.5 to about 7.5 and a positive oxidation-reduction potential of at least +550 mV and then(b) dry milling said grain to produce a milled product,said process being conducted at ambient conditions during step (a) and between step (a) and step (b) andsaid aqueous anolyte product being present in said aqueous conditioning fluid in an amount effective to at least reduce growth of toxigenic fungi on said grain.

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