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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2023
Filed:
Jan. 13, 2021
Gruma S.a.b. DE C.v., Monterrey, MX;
Felipe A. Rubio, Edinburg, TX (US);
Roberto Contreras, Monterrey, MX;
GRUMA S.A.B. DE C.V., Monterrey, MX;
Abstract
Water- and energy-saving systems and methods for producing lime-cooked masa are described. Such methods generally include adding water to maize kernel in a first predetermined proportion, the maize kernel having endosperm, germ, pericarp, and tip cap components. Using a first conditioner, the maize kernel is conditioned for a first predetermined amount of time to cause moisture absorption to within a first predetermined range. The maize kernel is limed. The maize kernel is cooked, using a cooker, in an environment of steam. After the maize kernel is cooked, water is added to the maize kernel in a second predetermined proportion and, using a second conditioner, the maize kernel is conditioned for a second predetermined amount of time to cause moisture absorption to within a second predetermined range. The maize kernel is milled using one or more mills.