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Maize (corn) is a cereal grain that can be used as an [[adjuncts|adjunct]] in beer.
Maize (corn) is a cereal grain that can be used as an [[adjuncts|adjunct]] in beer. High additions contribute or corn or "popcorn" character.<ref>Krottenthaler M, Back W, Zarnkow M. Wort production. In: Esslinger HM, ed. [[Library|''Handbook of Brewing: Processes, Technology, Markets.'']] Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA; 2009.</ref>


Corn starch [[gelatinization|gelatinizes]] at (73-79°C vs 60-75°C ?). However, corn flakes and corn meal are typically gelatinized during production and can be added to a [[mashing|mash]] without further pre-treatment.<ref>Kunze W. Wort production. In: Hendel O, ed. [[Library|''Technology Brewing & Malting.'']] 6th ed. VBL Berlin; 2019:261.</ref><ref name=kunze1>Kunze W. Raw materials. In: Hendel O, ed. [[Library|''Technology Brewing & Malting.'']] 6th ed. VBL Berlin; 2019.</ref> The extract content from corn is about the same as for barley malt.
Corn starch [[gelatinization|gelatinizes]] at (73-79°C vs 60-75°C ?). However, corn flakes and corn meal are typically gelatinized during production and can be added to a [[mashing|mash]] without further pre-treatment.<ref>Kunze W. Wort production. In: Hendel O, ed. [[Library|''Technology Brewing & Malting.'']] 6th ed. VBL Berlin; 2019:261.</ref><ref name=kunze1>Kunze W. Raw materials. In: Hendel O, ed. [[Library|''Technology Brewing & Malting.'']] 6th ed. VBL Berlin; 2019.</ref> The extract content from corn is about the same as for barley malt.