Postharvest technology Article Swipe
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· 2018
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-811508-4.00015-0
Rice, depending on the cultivar and growing region, is typically harvested at 14%–24% moisture content on a wet basis. Soon after harvest, rice needs to be dried to ∼12.5% moisture content (MC) to minimize respiration rates and to inhibit microbial and insect growth. Dried rough rice is stored, then dehulled and typically milled before consumption or processing to other products. The rice drying methods use traditional and mechanical systems with different technological complexity and capacities for either on-farm or off-farm commercial operations. This chapter provides an overview of the basics of grain drying, drying methods and equipment, as well as impacts of the drying on the milled rice quality. In addition, the chapter sheds some light on recent advances in research related to alternative rice drying methods for addressing specific needs in the rice industry. The chapter narrative targets academicians, research engineers, extension professionals, and may also serve as a good reference guide for students, as well as rice growers and processors.
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