The IAOM MEA Regional Forum 2023 took place in the historical city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. It enjoyed a record participation of 165 participants from 61 entities and 18 countries and was a huge success.
The program covered three main topics. On the first day, the topic was focused on 'Wheat Handling & Safe grain storage'. The presentations highlighted the essentials in grain storage as well as the solution how to conserve grain in good quality. The experts in grain storage underlined that grain is a living organism and as such undergoes a bio-chemical process during storage. The main challenges are heat generation, condensation and pest control. A proper pre-cleaning but more to that, the know-how of appropriate aeration and storage management is key for safe storage.
The second day was covering the subject 'Milling Technology & good Milling Practice'. Understanding the design of a mill flow is a prerequisite to operate a milling plant. The presentation on Key Milling Equipment and Operation gave valuable inputs on the best milling practice to achieve ultimate efficiency. A common practice to keep the milling process at all times in the best balance is the break release as well as the sample table. Valuable insights about taking care for the sieves and the grinding rolls rounded up this topic.
The third day was dedicated to the topic of 'Finished Product Handling & Quality Control'. Safety elements such as a control sifter, magnet and impact machines are a must in a modern flour handling plant. But more to that, the blending or mixing plant assures the consistency of the flour. The analysis of the quality, in particular the starch gelatinisation, and enzymatic activity but as well as the gluten quantity and quality was well explained. An insight was given into the possibilities of flour correction with the different additives in particular enzymes.
The presentations were on a high professional level with vibrant interaction between the speakers and the participants. Summarised as: 'Experts talked to Experts'.
All participants are very ecstatic about the upcoming 33rd IAOM MEA Conference & Expo 2023, scheduled to take place in mid-November in Cairo, Egypt. The exact dates and venue will be announced in the first week of March.
For more information about IAOM MEA visit the website, HERE.
The second day was covering the subject 'Milling Technology & good Milling Practice'. Understanding the design of a mill flow is a prerequisite to operate a milling plant. The presentation on Key Milling Equipment and Operation gave valuable inputs on the best milling practice to achieve ultimate efficiency. A common practice to keep the milling process at all times in the best balance is the break release as well as the sample table. Valuable insights about taking care for the sieves and the grinding rolls rounded up this topic.
The third day was dedicated to the topic of 'Finished Product Handling & Quality Control'. Safety elements such as a control sifter, magnet and impact machines are a must in a modern flour handling plant. But more to that, the blending or mixing plant assures the consistency of the flour. The analysis of the quality, in particular the starch gelatinisation, and enzymatic activity but as well as the gluten quantity and quality was well explained. An insight was given into the possibilities of flour correction with the different additives in particular enzymes.
The presentations were on a high professional level with vibrant interaction between the speakers and the participants. Summarised as: 'Experts talked to Experts'.
All participants are very ecstatic about the upcoming 33rd IAOM MEA Conference & Expo 2023, scheduled to take place in mid-November in Cairo, Egypt. The exact dates and venue will be announced in the first week of March.
For more information about IAOM MEA visit the website, HERE.
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