METHODS TO DECONTAMINATE CEREAL GRAINS WITH CHLORINE DIOXIDE

摘要

Methods are provided which include steeping and/or spraying a harvested cereal grain, such as barley, wheat, rye, millet, corn (maize), rice, or oats, in or with an aqueous solution including an effective amount of chlorine dioxide to provide a treated cereal grain. The treated cereal grain obtained from chlorine-dioxide steeping and/or spraying generally has a reduced microorganism and/or toxin content, and may be subjected to additional malting processes.

主权项

1. A method comprising steeping a harvested cereal grain in an aqueous solution comprising an effective amount of chlorine dioxide, spraying the harvested cereal grain with water comprising an effective amount of chlorine dioxide during germination, or a combination thereof, to provide a treated cereal grain.