Waste-Free Processing of Pea Grain to Optimize the Use of Starch Byproducts

Abstract

Grain processing is a source considerable environmental pollution. 60% to 90% of the raw materials used in this industry are recyclable. This paper proposes a deep grain processing technology that can produce a variety of products with high added value. The authors hereof have developed and substantiated a waste-free pea grain processing technology that uses pea varieties selected by Federal Legume and Cereal Research Center, Oryol, Russia. This technology can produce high quality starch and its byproducts while also extracting the recyclables contained in pea grains: the germ and the seed husks, both of which have high added value.