Brasmil: indústria de alimentos derivados do milho

Abstract

The cultivation of corn was initially took place in the coastal region of Mexico, and after the great navigations, corn spread globally. Currently, there is a great demand for both animal and human food. Thus, Brasmil appears, with the purpose of generating products that will be used for human consumption. A medium-sized company, located in the city of Ponta Grossa, Paraná, occupying a land of 50,000 m2, with the objective of an annual production of 18,960 tons of hominy, grits and cornmeal, obtained through dry grinding. To this end, 102.7 tons will be processed daily, generating 40 tons of hominy CA100 and 20 tons of cornmeal and grits, in addition to germ and skin byproducts. The processes carried out demand thermal energy for drying and heating water for cereal conditioning. Brasmil's payback will occur in up to 14 years, or less, as there is the possibility of increased production without changing equipment. In addition, through the other analyzes it was possible to validate the viability of the investment in this project. In the future, a corn germ oil extraction plant will be implemented, with the aim of increasing the profitability of the process and serving a broader consumer market.