Milling Recovery of BRRI dhan71 and BRRI dhan82 under Different Moisture Content

Authors

  • Md. Golam Kibria Bhuiyan Farm Machinery and Postharvest Technology Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur
  • Md. Moudud Ahmmed Workshop Machinery and Maintenance Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur
  • Subrata Paul Farm Machinery and Postharvest Technology Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur
  • Md. Durrul Huda Farm Machinery and Postharvest Technology Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur
  • Mohammad Afzal Hossain Workshop Machinery and Maintenance Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur
  • Anisur Rahman Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh
  • Bidhan Nath Farm Machinery and Postharvest Technology Division, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute, Gazipur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61361/jambe.v8i2.128

Keywords:

rice, milling yield, head rice, broken rice, capacity, moisture content

Abstract

Moisture content significantly impacts rice milling quality, influencing head rice yield and consumer acceptance. This study investigates the effect of moisture content on the milling recovery of two parboiled rice varieties, BRRI dhan82, and BRRI dhan71, using an air blow type Engelberg huller. Both varieties achieved the highest head rice recovery (around 62%) at a moisture content of 10.2-11.3% (wet basis). Lower moisture content resulted in increased broken rice percentage. No un-hulled paddy was found in the milled product. These findings suggest that 10-11% moisture content is optimal for milling parboiled rice with this huller, maximizing head rice yield while minimizing breakage. This information provides valuable insights for optimizing parboiled rice production and improving efficiency in the rice industry, potentially leading to significant cost savings and increased profitability for rice producers.

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Published

2024-12-31

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Original Research

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