ANáLISE ECON MICO-FINANCEIRA DE UM NOVO PROCESSO DE PRODU O DE DERIVADOS DE MILHO

The objective of this study was the development of a new process for the production of corn starch andbyproducts for replacement of traditional processes. The new process considers the peculiarities of the Brazilianmarket and introduces technological innovation, with the use of equipment traditionally used in producingstarch from corn, as well as the change in the process of maceration. The new process was implemented in anindustrial unit in the western region of Paraná state. Physical and chemical analysis of corn, bran and germ,starch and gluten meal 60 and 21, obtained by wet milling of degerminated corn, were also conducted, inorder to compare with results found in literature that employed the traditional production process. The resultsobtained in the characterization performed on samples using the new process were similar to those found inthe literature using the traditional process. Thus, the products can be traded normally