Structural characteristics of sorghum kernel: Effects of temperature
2017
Zhao, Yumeng | Ambrose, R. P Kingsly
In this study, the effect of cold water, hot water, and steam tempering on sorghum kernel physical and mechanical properties was studied. Single kernel characteristics (SKCS), abrasive hardness, structural changes, and texture of kernels were evaluated as an effect of temperature. At the same moisture level, cold water tempered sorghum had both higher SKCS hardness and abrasive hardness than hot water and steam tempered sorghum kernels. The increase in abrasive hardness, SKCS-hardness index was highly correlated with the moisture content of kernel. The abrasive hardness index, which represents the pericarp properties, did not show any correlation with moisture content but had correlation to the structural changes. The SEM images indicated the structural changes in pericarp after hot water and steam treatment. Steam tempering methods made the pericarp tougher than the cold water and hot water tempering methods and, meanwhile, softened the endosperm by adding moisture to the kernel.
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