Tag: Industrial milling

The practice of milling grains has existed since the Neolithic period, marking a significant step in human food processing. Today, this ancient technique has evolved into a highly mechanized process designed to remove specific components from grains, wood, and metal to achieve a desired end product.

Despite the common belief rooted in digestive visibility, corn is one of the most extensively processed crops in the world. The question of 'why doesn't corn get processed' stems from a misunderstanding of what our bodies can and cannot break down, rather than the reality of its immense industrial use.

Did you know that the inedible outer layer of the oat grain, the husk, is the source of pure oat fiber? The process of creating this popular baking ingredient and dietary supplement, which is different from how oat flour is made, involves careful industrial milling and refinement.