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Welcome to the latest issue of Global Milling Advances. This month we discover the importance of enriching flour with B vitamins, get acquainted with an innovative energy-saving conveyor system from Bühler, learn about the distance learning programme developed by nabim and get an insight into certification of grain in Argentina. We also find out the best ways to keep silos clean and pest free and explore flour milling training opportunities offered by Kansas State University’s IGP Institute. We strive to provide relevant and useful information to our professional readership. Contributor submissions, press releases and feedback on our publications are always welcome. Keep up to date with events happening in your industry by visiting our website or checking the events section in this issue (p.28).
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Micronutrient premixes Enriching flour with B vitamins
Flour milling training New learning opportunities
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Micronutrient premixes with vitamins B1 and B2: extremely fine distribution as the highest quality criterion By Martina Mollenhauer, Product Manager, MĂźhlenchemie, Germany Email: mmollenhauer@muehlenchemie.com
By enriching flour, mills in many countries make an important contribution to nutrition and public health. Flour is enriched with iron, folic acid, and especially with thiamine (vitamin B1) and riboflavin (vitamin B2). The homogeneous, very fine distribution of the individual components is important for the quality of mixtures with these vitamins. Otherwise, agglomerated riboflavin can cause yellow streaks or yellow-orange spots in the final product.
The US, Great Britain and Canada led the way in enriching flour with
the germ of the grain, so that they are lost to a great degree when
B vitamins. In the war and the crises of the 40s, these countries
grain is milled to get a light-coloured flour, since this removes the
recognised the importance of food supplements and passed laws
outer layers. Subsequent enrichment of the flour with the respective
requiring that flour be enriched with vitamins like thiamine and
micronutrients can restore or even exceed their original content in
riboflavin. Today, in over 85 countries industrially made flour is
the wheat.
fortified with vitamins B1 and B2 and micronutrients to protect consumers from nutritional deficiencies, voluntarily or by law.
As a rule, the amount of thiamine added is 5 – 7 ppm (mg/kg flour). Thiamine mononitrate is most commonly used. This is a white
Vitamin B1 and B2: wide-ranging importance for health
powder that has relatively high stability for a vitamin, and can be
Thiamine is a water-soluble vitamin that occurs in many plants and
Riboflavin, an intense yellow colourant, is a bit more difficult to work
animals, and performs important functions in the human
with. In order to be able to provide comprehensive advice on the use
metabolism and nervous system. Deficiency can present symptoms
of vitamin B2, MĂźhlenchemie has done baking trials and colorimetric
such as fatigue, memory loss, digestive and heart rhythm problems.
tests with riboflavin-enriched flour at its Technology Centre. The
A formerly widespread thiamine deficiency disease is beri-beri, which
results show that the colouring effect only comes into play at
today is rare.
relatively high concentrations. For example, at 6 ppm the crumb of
processed without problems.
sandwich buns showed quite visible yellow discolouration. However, Riboflavin is a yellow vegetable colourant that plays an important
at industry-standard concentrations of 2-4 ppm no significant
role in the body in extracting energy from fats, carbohydrates and
discolouration was detected.
proteins, and in protecting cells against free radicals. Deficiency symptoms include skin problems, visual and growth impairment,
Yellow streaks and spots from clumped riboflavin
fatigue and weakness. So the problem for the mills is not so much the quantity as it is the
Compensation for nutrients lost in milling
quality of the riboflavin in the premix. The physical nature of the vitamin is what makes the difference. Riboflavin is an extremely fine
Wheat has a naturally high content of B vitamins and would
powder that tends to agglomerate, so during compounding it needs
therefore in principle be a good source of vitamins B1 and B2. But
to be distributed as thoroughly as possible. Coarse particles can have
these micronutrients are contained mostly in the outer layers and
negative consequences in the final products.
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For example, light colour is an important quality criterion for Asian noodles, which are made from bleached flour. If the premix contains
Potency reduction resulting from light and moisture
insufficiently homogenised riboflavin there is a risk that the colour particles can break down under the high mechanical pressure that
In addition to choosing a suitable premix, mills should pay attention
occurs during rolling and stretching of the dough, leading to
to correct handling of sensitive vitamins. The stability of thiamine
yellow-orange streaks.
depends primarily on the moisture content during storage. Tests have shown that flour with 12 percent moisture content retains 88
Undesirable effects can also happen with buns. Individual yellow
percent of its thiamine after 5 months in storage. If the moisture
spots in the crumb are a sure sign of clumped or coarse riboflavin.
content is just six percent, there is no loss of potency. Thus, in humid
Very fine distribution as a key quality factor
tropical regions it is important to create dry storage conditions to protect vitamin functionality. The packaging material should also reliably protect the micronutrients from moisture. Liquid- and
To prevent product defects of that nature, mills should use
vapour-proof aluminium composite foil is ideal for premixes that
high-quality premixes and make sure the riboflavin is as finely
contain thiamine. This is also the packaging material of choice for
distributed as possible. For the first quality check, there is a simple
vitamin B2, since riboflavin is extremely sensitive to light and
rule of thumb: well-mixed premixes look yellower than mixes with
aluminium inner liners offer full protection from it.
coarser particles, for the same riboflavin content.
Proper handling There is also an easy test that gives a good initial idea of the homogeneity of the premix without expensive equipment. Simply
It is also important to reseal premix sacks immediately after use and
sprinkle some powder on a light surface and spread it out with the
not leave them standing open next to the feeder, as can happen at
back of a spoon. If yellow-orange streaks appear under pressure, it is
small mills using only small amounts of micronutrients at a time.
a clear indication of agglomeration and insufficient mixing of the
Light getting into the open box has a devastating effect on the stability
vitamin B2 particles.
of the vitamins and greatly reduces their nutritional value. It should
Photo: Impact of vitamin B2 on the colour of bread Adding 6 ppm riboflavin can cause yellowing of the crumb. But the standard in flour enrichment is 2 to 4 ppm, which does not cause discolouration.
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Photo: Prevention of yellow spots and streaks in dough Simple quality check: Spreading out a premix containing riboflavin gives an indication of its homogeneity. If the particles are too large, the particles come apart under pressure to form yellow-orange streaks (left).
Graphic: Micronutrient losses during wheat milling Wheat is a great source of vitamins B1 and B2. Losses during milling can be compensated through flour enrichment.
be noted that this vitamin loss is not visible, since riboflavin retains
these regulations with scepticism, but as long as suitable premixes are
its yellow colour even when chemical deterioration is well under way.
sourced and are handled properly, vitamin and mineral enrichment can be integrated into routine operations without difficulty.
Flour enrichment gaining ground worldwide In the years ahead flour enrichment will become more widespread. To promote public health and improve economic performance, more and more governments are acting to ensure that the populace gets enough micronutrients. This makes flour mills very important in the health policies of these countries. Some mills may initially regard
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Flexible, gentle and energy-saving The innovative conveyor system TUBO LBGA
are driven by bolts attached to chains that
multiple inlets and outlets possible – at
revolutionizes material transport in mills.
run in parallel. From the drive station, the
lower building heights, compared to other
Contrary to conventional mechanical or
TUBITS take the bulk product and move it
mechanical conveyor systems.
pneumatic conveying systems, grains, grist,
within their chambers very gently and
The system is suitable for vertical and
semolina or flour is not pulled anymore but
carefully to the respective outlets. After
partially horizontal transport of free- and
smoothly pushed by the TUBIT push
emptying, the TUBITS are effortlessly
non-free flowing product at the following
elements. The result: Gentle material
pushed further along by the elements
throughputs: Flour up to maximum 16.2
handling, no loss of weight due to
behind them without consuming any
tons per hour, grist up to about 10.9 tons
dehydration, improved sanitation,
energy. As soon as they reach the last curve
per hour, semolina up to 16.0 tons per hour
maximum safety as well as the possibility of
at the top, they fall effortlessly down and
and grain up to maximum 18.2 tons per
a flexible plant design. In addition, TUBO
gently into the drive station where they are
hour. The maximum transport height is 25
eliminates the need for additional protective
again sent off on their journey.
meters.
Many benefits
No protection against explosion necessary
measures against explosion because the closed transport takes place at low speed.
Finally, the TUBO system makes protection Gentle and energy-saving pushing instead of
The benefits of TUBO compared to
against explosions unnecessary because it is
pulling: The new tubular push conveyor
pneumatic conveying are gentle product
a closed system that operates at low speed.
system TUBO LBGA from Bühler uses an
transport and reduced energy consumption.
With that, TUBO increases protection of
innovative new principle. TUBIT push
Compared to other mechanical conveyor
product and reduces the investment costs.
elements push grains, grist, semolina or
elements, the advantages of TUBO include
The TUBO conveying system is available in
flour instead of pulling them. The new TUBO
flexible plant design with lower heights and
two sizes: As TUBO 5 (pipes with 5”
system replaces in some areas of the mill
increased sanitation because the tube can
diameter) for smaller throughputs and
the pneumatic conveyor and mechanical
be completely emptied.
TUBO 6 (pipes with 6” diameter) for larger
conveyor systems with elevators. TUBO is
throughputs. Both versions are available
suitable for both vertical and horizontal
The new Bühler transport system minimizes
with gravity spouting in steel or stainless
transport of free-flowing product (whole
grain breakage thanks to optimal friction
steel.
grains) and non-free flowing products (grist,
when moving product. In spite of its slow
semolina and flour).
transport speed, high volumes can be
Thomas Ziolko
conveyed with TUBO LBGA. In addition,
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weight loss through dehydration of product
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flour - it pushes product through a pipe. The
provides increased sanitation by minimizing
real secret of the new TUBO conveyor
product residue and almost completely
system lies in the individual conveying
emptying the feed line. The TUBIT push
components. TUBITS, as they were named,
elements additionally prevent product from
are specially developed push elements. They
becoming segregated.
thomas.ziolko@buhlergroup.com
are made of different plastics with excellent slip characteristics.
Flexible plant design
By pushing the TUBITS through the pipe,
The tubular push conveyor TUBO LBGA
they don’t need to be connected together
makes three-dimensional transport possible
with a chain, cord or similar. The individual
because the push elements are not
push elements are simply loosely arranged
attached. This reduces the number of
in the conveyor pipe without fixed
transfer points. All together, the TUBO
connection. In the drive station, the TUBITS
system makes flexible plant design with
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ARE THERE MORE CHANGES IN CERTIFICATION OF GRAINS IN ARGENTINA? As we discussed in the previous article in Argentina the grain control
That it is necessary to adapt the current operation through a new
and certification is supervised by the SENASA (National Service of
control system of warehouses and tanks prior to the loading of
Sanitation and Agrifood Quality), responsible for supervising the
export merchandise, in order to guarantee compliance with the
fulfillment of the sanitary requirements of each country of
minimum essential requirements for the reception of grains, their
destination.
products and Byproducts in warehouses and tanks.
But at the present it is necessary, for reasons of structural
Since the year 2017 SENASA establishes the System of control of
reorganization and in virtue of the regionalization and operational
aptitude of load of warehouses and tanks of ships and barges for
decentralization of this National Service, to readjust administrative
export of grains, its products and by-products, that will work like pilot
and procedural aspects of the current methodology for the
system by the term of UN (1) year, counted from the entrance in validity
inspection and approval of any vessel or vessel / barge vessel
of the Regulation N°693, and whose application authority is SENASA.
destined to transport grains, their products and by-products presented in bulk for export.
What is the Scope? The System of control of aptitude of load of warehouses and tanks of ships and barges for export of grains, its
According to the new policies promoted by the National Government
products and by-products is applied in obligatory form to all the
in terms of competitiveness and cost reduction, it is essential to
warehouses and tanks destined to the load of grains, its products
optimize certain operational aspects, such as the qualification of
and by-products destined to export, that require inspection of the
warehouses and tanks of ships and barges for export, using the
loads by this National Service.
services of specialized companies in the subject, but, at the same time, exercising due control over its actions through operational
The mentioned Control System is applicable to river and maritime
supervision and audit of its records, suitability and capabilities.
ports, forecourts, waiting areas, roadstead or any other place considered suitable for verification of the established conditions.
It has been observed that in many cases there could be a duplication of controls, adding unnecessary costs to the system and subtracting
The purpose of the procedure for the control of the loading capacity
competitiveness from the grains, their products.
of tanks and tanks is to ensure, prior to the start of loading,
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inspection. The winery will not be considered suitable until the situation is resolved. To determine the presence of removable oxide shells, the procedure to be followed involves light pressure with the palm of the gloved hand on the potentially peelable oxide shell, and no other element or instrument should be used.
Significant Humidity on surface: It may be due to condensation, washing water and / or filtration. In the first TWO (2) situations, if the surface is small or forms a thin layer on the walls of the hold, it will be objected, and the ship's personnel will be instructed to dry it. In the case of leaks, if these are remediable, a time will be given for their repair. The winery will not be considered suitable if there are water strands on the walls or puddles in the plans.
Faults that lead to leaks: Faults caused by perforations or structural damage in ballast tanks can cause leaks. In these cases, during the inspection the presence of a trickle of water can be noticed in the lower part, the winery cannot be approved until the fault is corrected.
Odors Commercially objectionable: compliance with the following minimum essential requirements for
For the purposes of the regulation, odors that are commercially
the reception of grains, their products and by-products in
objectionable are those that cause contamination or deterioration of
warehouses and tanks. The mentioned requirements replace those
the merchandise.
established in Regulation No. 28 / 2005 of the SecretarĂa de Agricultura GanaderĂa y Pesca:
The main objectionable odors that can be detected during the inspection generally correspond to loads of fishmeal, guano,
a) Determine that the warehouses and tanks are free of live insects,
chemical products, sulfur, paint or bilges due to lack of cleanliness.
moisture, removable rust, objectionable odors, fresh paint, and
In these cases, a reasonable ventilation time will be allowed, then the
residues of previous loads, rodents, their excrement or other causes
cellar / tank will be closed for one hour and, later, the persistence of
that may arise and alter the quality of the merchandise.
the odors will be verified, in which case the cellar will be rejected.
b) Apply the following criteria to object or reject warehouses or tanks.
Fresh paint on a significant surface: The objection or refusal of the warehouse or tank shall be met when the presence of at least ONE (1) of the reasons listed below is verified,
The presence of fresh paint must be detected through manual touch
provided they are of a magnitude that could compromise the
on the corresponding surface, and it is a rejection condition.
condition and quality of the merchandise in the form total or partial.
Live insects or arachnids:
Pollutant residues from previous loads: For the purposes of the regulation, waste contaminants of previous
Warehouses and tanks will not be considered suitable for receiving
cargoes are understood to be those that may be found in the hold or
cargo if the presence of live insects or arachnids is detected.
cover, capable of contaminating the shipment to be exported from the phytosanitary point of view or the quality of the product.
Removable oxide shells:
These might be:iron ore, coal, sulfur, fertilizers, sugar, alumina, fish meal, weed seeds and residual grains.
The presence of removable rust shell with the touch is considered a reason for non-acceptance, it can be eliminated during the
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Rodents or excrement:
The requested entity must proceed to carry out on-site verification of compliance with current regulations, with the exclusive intervention
In all circumstances in which the presence of rodents or excrement is
of verifiers accredited by SENASA and, where appropriate, certify the
determined, the winery will be rejected.
condition of suitability of the hold / tank.
Other reasons for rejection / objections:
Likewise, it must proceed to communicate the decision to this National Service, with the corresponding documentary support
Defective closure of covers, deficient or non-existent separations
(documents and / or photographic or audiovisual material, if
between loads or loss of hydraulic fluids.
applicable).
How is the Control procedure?
-SENASA will establish the electronic document system that will allow for the corresponding procedures and communications. Until the
The verification of the fulfillment of the requirements for the
same has been implemented, or when it is not available for another
authorization of warehouses and tanks, will be carried out through
reason, the communications will be made in written form.
the following control procedures: a) Operations that require official controls of warehouses / tanks: for
Intervention and supervision of the functioning of the System by SENASA:
the cases of requirements of official controls of warehouses / tanks of the purchasing countries, the interested party must request the
SENASA will develop the following actions:
Official Services of the SENASA to the purposes of obtaining the certificate of cargo capacity, without the need to require the
a) Receive the designations of control companies responsible for the
intervention of a control and certification entity.
verification tasks of warehouses.
b) The operations that do not require official intervention of
b) Receive certificates of suitability of warehouse / tank issued by the
warehouses / tanks: when the buyer country does not require official
control companies.
intervention of warehouses / tanks, the verification of suitability of cargo must be made through any of the certifying entities registered
c) Supervise the verification tasks based on a risk analysis and carry
in the Register of Controllers and Certifiers of grains and by-products
out the technical audits of the authorized control companies. In case
for export, created by Resolution No. 44/1994 of the Instituto
of discrepancies between the supervisor of SENASA and the acting
Argentino de Salud y Calidad Vegetal.
verifier, the first will inform the superiors, who will be issued on the pertinence of the qualification of the cellar / tank aptitude.
The Operating procedures: d) If there are TWO (2) or more control entities acting In order to verify the fulfillment of the requirements established in
simultaneously, and if there is no agreement in their decisions, any
the Regulation, the System of control of suitability of cargo of
of the parties may request the intervention of SENASA for the
warehouses and tanks of ships and barges for the export of grains,
purposes of settling the dispute. In this case, the official opinion will
their products and by-products, includes the following operating
be final.
procedures : -The Official Control by SENASA. -Verification by certifying entities: it will be carried out according to the procedure that is detailed below: I) The maritime agency must make the order of loading capacity to any of the certifying entities registered in the Register of Controllers and Certifiers of grains and by-products for export and make known to SENASA in a reliable manner the date, estimated time in which the inspection will be carried out, where the same will be done and the number of IMO (International Maritime Organization). This notice must be made TWENTY-FOUR (24) hours in advance, without prejudice to the fact that it may be reduced with the prior agreement of the Agency.
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LIAF CONTROL SRL is a Certification and Inspection Body located in Buenos Aires, Member of GAFTA was accredited by SENASA as Controller and Certifier of grains and by-products granaries. In Argentina, LIAF CONTROL SRLcarry out the control of the fulfillment of requirements for the authorization of warehouses and tanks, our personal checks this services with a view to ensuring the quality and certification of the product into warehouses and tanks. In Argentina Liaf Control SRL receive orders to carry out inspection of grains into warehouses to determinations of compliance with the Regulation N°693/2017.
Registry of Warehouse Verifiers:
Liaf Control SRL carry out the control of grains in Ports, Loads terminals, in this control our personal verify the following:
The Registry of Verifiers of Accredited Wineries is created, which will function within the scope of the SENASA under the Instituto
EXPORT / TRADER
Argentino de Salud y Calidad Vegetal.
FISCAL IDENTIFICATION (TAX) PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER
For these purposes, the following requirements are:
LOT NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF GOOD
a) Submit application for registration personally or through a
QUANTITY LOADED
registered control company.
CONDITIONS OF WAREHOSES AND TANKS DATE´S INSPECTION
b) Possession of registration of the Registro ünico de la Cadena
PORT OF DESTINATION
Agroalimentaria (RUCA), in the case of Grain and Oilseed Sorting
LOADING PORT
Experts. To issue the Inspector Report, Quality Certificate, Weight Certificate, c) Comply with the specific training that will be given for these tasks.
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and Cleanliness certificate, certifying the quality of grains.
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THE MILLER’S GUIDE TO ‘TIME TRAVEL’ by Nigel Bennett, nabim (trade association for the UK flour milling industry)
Millers in the United Kingdom – and
virtual mill in saving time whilst maintaining
around the mill, from floor to floor, and
perhaps in other parts of the world too –
or improving business effectiveness.
where we will introduce features such as
have become increasingly ‘time poor’. You
hazard spotting and other tests. But we
may have noticed that, not unconnected
We don’t go in for ‘gaming graphics’ – nor
already have training rooms devoted to
with this, there are fewer millers around
are there any car thefts, thrones or guns -
rollermill, plansifter and purifier.
too. This has repercussions for the training
but what we have developed meets our
of our future millers; someone must take
aspirations (as well as our budget). We have
In addition to featuring moving 3D models
responsibility for addressing these
a mill site which people can walk around –
of machines, the training rooms also
repercussions because - and I hate to be the
sticking to the pedestrian pathways of
provide access to some of our other training
bearer of bad news - you and your most
course. As time is always pressing, we can
resources: e-learning and video for
able colleagues are not going to be around
also teleport between areas.
example.
We are currently developing the mill
I’m told that many, many years ago, the
building, where you will be able to walk
silksman’s first job of the day, at 6am, was
forever. For much of the twentieth century, students of our distance learning programme (the ‘correspondence courses’) would attend ‘technical lectures’ at evening classes in support of their studies. As the number of mills and millers dwindled, such lectures became impractical. Twenty years ago, nabim would run several regional student: tutor liaison meetings each course session – but falling numbers and the time-consuming business of travel meant that they too ceased. Now, in this digital age, we have re-started the tutorial sessions – but no-one has to travel further than their computer. nabim’s virtual flour mill is still in its infancy but it is already yielding dividends in training the millers of the future; most of the people who have experienced the virtual mill are excited about its potential. The primary objective of the virtual mill is to allow students to study and learn about the closed milling process without the need to interfere with their mill’s operation. However, hardly a month goes by without someone thinking of another use for the
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to take 28 samples from the plansifter and present them on the board for the head miller’s inspection at 8am – at the end of which the head miller would knock the piles over so that he wasn’t faced with exactly the same samples the next day. It doesn’t happen today – too many sifters, too few people. I also hear from our students - and from their bosses too – that gaining an understanding of stocks, where they come from, where they go, what they look like, is one of the greatest challenges in learning about milling. Our virtual mill helps solve that problem. See the stocks taken from each part of a machine without having to touch your own milling operation. In the purifier room, for example, alongside purifiers in various states of undress, we have a diagram indicating the cover numbers and stocks to be found at various points in the machine. Click on it and you get magnified pictures of the stock. It’s a little easier and more time efficient than getting to the mill at 6am to prepare for the 8 o’clock inspection. We will be developing the mill further in the coming weeks, months and years. We need to agree priorities but, after the mill building is completed,we could focus on the laboratory or screenroom or wheat intake or packing. We may work our way through the seven modules of the distance learning programme – or we may focus on preparing successful distance learning students and others for entry into our Advanced Milling Diploma. The possibilities really are endless – and they aren’t restricted to nabimgenerated generic resources. Individual member companies will start
they can develop into a showroom, meeting
delivering other training resources. The
their customers, demonstrating their
distance learning programme continues to
products, without leaving the office.
be a strong foundation of milling training
using this technology, building their own
both in the UK and around the world; whilst
private areas at the mill.(There are already
I believe firmly that before too long, the
in these fast-changing times, I fully expect
designated areas where meetings can be
virtual mill is where UK millers will go,
us to be working on resources in ten years’
held in private.) In multi-site companies,
almost by default, for meetings, training
time which are currently beyond my
consider the advantages of being able to
resources and so on. There will be
imagination.
hold project meetings in the virtual mill with
opportunities for non-UK participation too.
no-one having to get in a car. Perhaps the
Mention of distance learning reminds me
industry’s suppliers might consider
However, the development of the virtual
that the problems we face today are not
purchasing an area in the virtual mill which
mill does not mean nabim will cease
new. One of the major attractions of our
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correspondence course has always been that it is time-efficient for both student and trainer. The more recent developments using video, Internet and the virtual world fit logically into our resource provision, and the variety of the resources allows the user to choose the best fit in each case,for both mills and people are ‘variables’. The milling company of today tends to operate in a world where money is short and time is precious. Our role is to help them maximise the outcomes of their input into training, not least to secure within the industry the skills, knowledge and understanding of the mill process that are likely to be needed throughout time – or for the foreseeable future at least. Forgive me if you began reading this article expecting to learn the secrets of time travel
(For further information related to this
and have been disappointed. However, I
article, please contact me at
hope it has given you some insight into the
info@nabim.org.uk.)
future world of the miller, training without travelling, saving precious time.
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Banishing pests from your silos, and why they’ll need a regular deep clean
By David Cross, head of technical training, Rentokil Pest Control and Paul Casson, technical field manager, Rentokil Specialist Hygiene
A silo is a highly attractive environment for
It’s crucial to take the right steps to prevent
follow best-practice food safety regulations.
rodents and stored product insects (SPIs),
pests from entering a building in the first
Silos are tall, complex structures, and it’s
given the abundance of flour, sugar, maize,
instance, and secondly to ensure you can
easy for food stuffs to accumulate in
grain and animal feed they typically hold.
detect an infestation at the earliest stage,
hard-to-reach places.
Rodents might even be tempted to nest and
should contamination occur.
shelter in these tall structures – a worrying
A deep cleaning strategy should feature high
thought for the agricultural industry, who
Given that silos contain food products, or
on the radar of a silo manager, it is a
need to conform to stringent food health
the raw ingredients that may be used for
powerful weapon in preventing pest
and safety requirements.
human consumption, strict legislation is in
infestations, and a must immediately after
place to ensure that workers and managers
any contamination has been experienced.
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In the latter half of this piece we’ll look at the deep-clean process, and how it plays an important role in ensuring a silo is operational all year round.
Stopping rodents in their tracks Rodents carry and spread infections that could put your production line at risk. Salmonella, Hantavirus and Weil’s disease are just three examples of the diseases they could bring into the mill or farm. Rats and mice can contaminate silos with urine, faeces and hair – as well as cause substantial damage to electrical cables or insultation through gnawing. This can lead to an increased risk of fire in your facility if undetected. Altering the habitat surrounding the silo to
some top tips to help you implement a
enter a building, so seal holes in the exterior
make it less attractive to rodents is one
proactive pest control strategy in your
of the silo or surrounding buildingswith wire
preventative step. Even if the silo itself is
agricultural facility:
wool, caulk, metal kick plates or cement.
well-sealed, the surrounding buildings can
Rats are also known to enter buildings
play their part in attracting rodents if they
1. Seal any gaps: Mice are capable of
through damaged drains, so it’s important
are not sufficiently maintained. Here are
squeezing through gaps the size of a biro to
to make sure that these are well maintained
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and checked regularly. If you’re unsure how rodents could be entering abuilding, don’t
Risks from an SPI infection include
hesitate to ask pest controlexperts to
4. Infected grains are liable to become warmer, accelerating insect problems and leading to problems with damp, mould and
analyse the site and make
1. A major loss of revenueas a result of loss
recommendations.
of product weight
2. Remove any clutter and food sources:
2. SPI-infested grain that was destined for
Storage containers or clutter around the
human consumption can be downgraded
siloprovidesrodents with a place to hide, so
due to a reduction in its nutritional value
even grain germination 5. Produce can become contaminated by
it’s worth moving these away from walls if
insect waste 6. Non-compliance with legislation can lead to commodities being rejected
possible. Make sure food and waste
3. Serious blockages or damage to
containers are also adequately sealed. Mice
machinery as a result of webbing, which is
The key is to identify and treat an infestation
can take food from up to 70 different
produced by larvae as they feed
at the earliest stage. Fortunately, there are
sources in 24 hours, so placing bait for them can prove challenging. Rentokil has developed RapidPro Riddance (containing
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some steps you can take to identify and
Pest controllers are no different;if in any
company can be an expensive option, but it
manage SPI infestations:
doubt as to what substances you can and
is also the wisest when you consider the
can’t use, or how to use them, then it’s
ramifications of not doing so. The cleaning
always best to check with the experts.
process for a silo is fundamentally the same
• Use cone traps, probe traps and floor traps: Place these around the building, to give a good early warning sign of any activity.
as cleaning any large storage area and
Working with a specialist hygiene team
involves the dry brushing, scraping and removal of waste. However, there are differences in the difficulties posed by
• Look out for bore holes and dust
Cleaning these enormous structures is
particularcommodities. For example, sugar
tracks: Emerging adult weevils and grain
challenging and it requires specialist work,
can set like concrete, while flour is prone to
borers will leave visible exit holes in the
which can interrupt everyday processes. To
clinging onto the side of the silo. At other
grains. You may also be able to spot their
minimise disruption, it’s recommended that
times a thick layer of flour can be
tracks in the dust they create.
they are serviced with the help of aspecialist
suspended ‘bridged’ in mid-air,when the top
hygiene team.
layer has set, and the flour beneath is
• Phosphine gas treatment: The most
emptied out.
effective way of controlling an infestation is
The team tackling a silo clean must be fully
to fumigate the product with phosphine gas,
trained in confined space entry, emergency
widely used with cereal products. This is a
rescue, as well as the use of the correct
cost-effective treatment that will not taint
access and safety equipment, such as gas
Silo managers and specialist cleaning teams
the product.
monitors and escape kits. Using the correct
should work closely together to implement a
Final words
ATEX-rated equipment is of paramount
regular and thorough cleaning routine.
• Consult the experts: Phosphine gas is
importance, especially when working with
Ensuring the silo is regularly cleaned will
heavily regulated, so if you’re dealing with
dusty food stuffs such as flour, as any spark
mean pest activity is minimised, and
an SPI infestation, it’s important that you
from electrical equipment has the potential
product spoilage doesn’t become an issue. A
know who to contact. For any external
to ignite dust and cause an explosion.
frequent and consistent approach will
contractor, part of their role is to be
Unfortunately, this is a very real possibility,
ensure financial and reputational costs to
proficient in the latest legislation changes in
and one that is realised every year
the business don’t become an issue, and
their area of expertise.
throughout the world. Using a specialist
that the silo is productive all year round.
The ‘Clean’ Clean Revolutionising International Milling There was once a time when horses pulled the wheels of industry, and when the best
Mill spouting provides a unique cleaning challenge
way for a miller to clean their mill was to hit,
old-fashioned practice of using a mallet, if the miller decides to hit the spouting, it will dent the spout, and one of the disadvantages
and damage their precious equipment with
Andrew Thain is a head miller at WH
of that, as well as looking unsightly is that
a hammer. Despite dramatic advancements
Marriage & Sons, producing commercial
that will actually give a physical dead space
in the field, this rudimentary, outdated and
farm, game and equine feeds in Chelmsford,
where flour can build up."
ultimately ineffective method of spout
England. As a Rotaflex™ customer, Andrew
cleaning has survived the obsolescence of
outlines the demanding maintenance issues
As rudimentary as this seems, due to the
the horse-drawn world to retain a very real
presented by the milling sector, and why he
unique proposition of thoroughly cleaning a
role in twenty first century milling, alongside
believes the ‘old-fashioned’ practices simply
12-metre-long spout, the practice remains
the use of chemical fumigants that can leave
aren't the solution.
surprisingly common in mills around the
residue in end product leaving the mill. Tube
world to this day. However, the traditional
Tech International, an internationally
brush and hammer method creates basic
renowned industrial cleaning specialist, has
problems which has led millers looking to
developed an alternative ‘clean’ solution
more modern methods to ensure the
which has already been adopted by mills in
hygiene and efficiency of cleaning and
more than 60 countries around the world.
maintenance.
The Rotaflex™ Mill Spout Cleaning System
These issues feed into each other. The first,
was designed and developed by milling
and most obvious, is the potential to
maintenance experts within parent
damage spouting. Even a rubber hammer
company Tube Tech to meet the precise
will cause dents to form in the spout when
specification required by the industry. By
used regularly. As gradual damage is
removing all fouling from all mill types,
attained, the dents in spouting create dead
without damaging assets, and without the
spaces where builds up can, and do, occur.
need for fumigants, the system has allowed
“The traditional spout cleaning method that
Add in that pull through brushes don’t
Rotaflex™ to innovate an industry which had
we would have previously used would have
provide a comparable concentration of
previously remained heavily reliant on
consisted of a weight on a string which
cleaning – the Rotaflex™ system offers (up
chemicals and pull-through brushes.
would be attached to a brush. Using the
to) 1500RPM at variable speeds depending
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pest infestations in the uncleaned dead
shut down, irrespective of configuration
spaces left within the spouting network.
diameter, length or consistency of deposit.
While fumigants are effective in countering infestations, in some cases lingering residue
The system’s capability to run at variable
affects end product.
speeds and the wide range of tool heads included with the Rotaflex™ system ensures
Rotaflex™ completely removes the need to
all spouting remains free from damage,
use chemical fumigants as part of the
avoiding the need for fumigation entirely.
cleaning process, therefore allowing users to deliver high quality product. Now a
The portable nature of the Rotaflex™
Rotaflex™ advocate, Andrew is happy to add
system, it can be used in-situ at any time, is
that, at Marriage’s at least, “using rubber
easily carried and operated by a single
mallets and pull throughs are now
operator, also makes the easy to store when
considered unnecessary.”
not in use.
How does Rotaflex™ Deliver the Best & Cleanest Clean?
As the Rotaflex™ was designed by millers, for millers, extensive experience of the requirements of the milling environment
The solution is used in 63 countries
was considered in the development and
worldwide and has been labelled by United
production of the system. Built to be robust,
Malayan Flour Mills Berhad’s chief miller as
while remaining portable, the system’s
the “Best machine to clean spouting,” but
crush resistant steel spout flexible drive – or
why, and how, does the Rotaflex™ Mill Spout
flexi-drive – is capable of taking considerable
Cleaning System clean spouting so much
stress, for example the drive can withstand
more effectively than other solutions?
being run over by a large vehicle.
The Rotaflex™ system consists of the main
Solving International Milling Challenges with Rotaflex™
Rotaflex™ unit, a crush resistant steel spout flexible drive equipped with food grade coating, and a wide range of brushes and
Priding themselves as an international
attachments to combat the variety of
cleaning specialist it was the desire to
challenges presented in mill maintenance.
provide an effective yet inexpensive solution for major milling challenges globally,
Designed for simple, one-man operation use
without the need for infrastructure
by in-house milling staff, the Rotaflex™ unit
investment or on the ground resources, that
is easily assembled using bolts for both the
lead Tube Tech’s milling technicians to
inner cable and outer sheath which lock
develop the Rotaflex™ Mill Spout Cleaning
securely at hand-tight.
System.
on specific cleaning requirements – and the
Starting from the upper floor, the operator
Two international milling clients resonate as
method is a recipe for residue.
simply feeds the flexible drive down through
testament to the potential of Rotaflex™ to
the pipe to the floor below. Once the brush
affect production, output and, resultantly,
Build-up of residue opens the door to the
has reached through the spout in its
profits, without major investment.
starker issue of the use of chemical
entirety, the operator uses the foot switch to
fumigants. Due to the inefficient clean
rotate the brush and slowly withdraws the
provided by the brush and hammer
flexible drive back up the spout.
method, and subsequent residue build-ups,
UMF Malaysia UMF is one of the pioneer flour mills in
many millers are left in a fumigation 'Catch
Due to the expertise of the engineering
Malaysia, but the mill had been battling with
22' situation – fumigate and potentially
team responsible for Rotaflex™, this simple
an infestation problem which obstructed
damage the end product, or don't fumigate
method achieves an effective clean up to 12
product flow and affected production
and leave the mill open to infestation. For
metres of spout in just 30 seconds. All the
capacity. Using brushes and hammers to
this reason, chemical fumigants are
spouts in a sifter mill can be thoroughly
clear spouting created the need for regular
considered necessary by many to prevent
cleaned by just one operator in a one day
replacement of dented pipes. The mill
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Rotaflex™ left mill spouts, pipe work, clear
• Developed specifically for the unique
and undamaged, and, due to the fact that
maintenance challenges found by millers
there was no longer any product build up,
– the first unit of its kind to be designed
reduced infestations dramatically.
& manufactured by an industry contractor.
Leading Kenyan Flour Mill
• The Miller's Perspective. Why does Andrew Thain use Rotaflex™? “The
High humidity was causing caked flour
biggest benefit is the fact that the millers
within mill spouts, which, in turn, caused
can use it, which means that I don’t have
chokes throughout the whole mill, leading
to have a team come on site specially to
to increased infestation. The result? A loss
do spout work. Thus, we’d make a
to both productivity and revenue.
significant saving.”
The mill had been using traditional brushes
Conclusion:
and pull throughs which could not penetrate the blockages or thick scale. The mill ordered
An effective and ‘clean’ cleaning which can
the Rotaflex™, having seen the system in
be operated in-situ anytime by existing
action at the International Association of
on-site human resources makes the Rotaflex
Operative Millers (IAOM) exhibition.
™ an efficient and cost saving solution.
Using their new Rotaflex™ system, the flour
Find out more
mill’s in-house team was able to unblock and descale the spouts within a few hours.
The Benefits of the Rotaflex™ Mill Spout Cleaning System
Mike Watson, CEO of Tube Tech International, explains why Rotaflex™ has achieved such success globally, saying “Fast, easy to use and affordable are the most frequent comments received of the Rotaflex™
• Robust, lightweight and highly mobile
Mill Spout Cleaning System. It is an essential
unit – can be used in-situ at any time and
tool for every mill in the world to assist in
is easily transported by a single operator.
the running a hygienic and profitable flour mill. In addition to increasing mill
• Using the Rotaflex™ just one operator can
productivity the Rotaflex™ also means far
clean 8-12 metre spouts in 30 seconds –
less time and money needs to be spent on
that's an 8-sifter mill in a single day.
mill maintenance activities.”
• Variable speed & attachment options
Rotaflex™’s efficient and ‘clean’ method of
required for different applications –
mill maintenance, please visit
leaving spouting clean and damage-free.
www.Rotaflex™.com or call the sales team
ordered the Rotaflex™ system to be shipped to Malaysia. By powering quickly and safely through build-ups and blockages, the
If you are interested in learning more about
provide the control and versatility
on +44 1268 786999. • A highly mobile unit, which means we can carry it up and down the stairs with ease”.
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Training Global Grain Leaders
Jason Watt, Buhler instructor of milling, analyzes break stock in a hands-on activity with Buhler-KSU Executive Milling course participants in the Hal Ross Mill.
Kansas State University’s IGP Institute offers a variety of flour milling learning opportunities. It has been said that college prepares students best when teaching
oilseeds and their value-added products for the global grain
them how to learn and adapt to an ever-changing work environment.
industry,” Thiele says.
New technologies are emerging every day and the most successful professionals subscribe to the principle of life-long learning in order
The program is divided into three core curricula featuring flour
to stay current.
milling and grain processing, grain marketing and risk management, and feed manufacturing and grain quality management. The courses
Meeting those professionals where they are in their career to serve
held at the institute are designed to provide training to grain industry
their educational needs is the focus of the team at Kansas State’s IGP
professionals, and education to foreign business leaders and
Institute.
government officials about U.S. grains and oilseeds.
“Whether it is offering an on-demand training, blended learning
In 2017, the IGP Institute offered 88 courses that trained 1,898
opportunity or on-site course, we work to provide the latest
participants representing 67 countries.
information to the industry professionals who come to us for adult education,” says Shawn Thiele, flour milling and grain processing
New in 2018
curriculum manager. Part of the IGP Institute’s success is credited to the responsiveness of Established in 1978 by Kansas State’s Department of Grain Science
the faculty members to adjust to meet the needs of the industry.
and Industry, the IGP Institute was built upon international training
Thiele explains a new initiative in the flour milling curriculum.
programs that began in 1961. “We are excited to offer two on-demand lectures available for “The institute’s mission is to provide innovative and relevant
purchase this summer from the Introduction to Flour Milling course,”
education and technical programs to enhance the market
Thiele says. The lectures available are Wheat Classes, Uses and Basic
preference, consumption and utilization of U.S. cereal grains,
Wheat Chemistry, and Wheat Cleaning. One lecture is led by Thiele
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Shawn Thiele, IAOM-KSU Basic Milling course instructor, demonstrates optimizing break release and product distribution in a milling exercise in Shellenberger Hall at KSU.
Participants in the IAOM-KSU Introduction to Flour Milling course apply knowledge they learned through a mill exercise in KSU’s Shellenberger Hall.
and the other one is taught by Fran Churchill, North American
Late this summer and early fall, the institute will be offering several
Millers’ Association instructor of milling. He adds, “Our hope is that
courses focused on flour milling and grain processing. Leading off
by taking these lectures on-line, an increased number of
will be the IAOM–KSU Introduction to Flour Milling offered on August
professionals will benefit from the knowledge shared through our
13–17, followed by the Buhler–KSU Executive Milling–Spanish to be
training.”
held August 27–31. In the fall, the IAOM–KSU Basic Milling Principles and Advanced Milling trainings are planned for October 8–12, and
Another new initiative in this curriculum area was the
October 15–19, respectively.
re-establishment of the partnership with the International Association of Operative Millers.
All these offerings will be held at the Kansas State Grain Science Complex in Manhattan and have hands-on components in the Hal
“By joining our trainings with IAOM, we are able to reach a broader
Ross Flour Mill.
audience with our educational opportunities,” Thiele says. “The Intro to Flour Milling training is geared for those who are new to In addition, Thiele says there continues to be a steady rise in the
the flour milling industry or those who want to learn an overview of
number of customized courses that IGP offers throughout the year.
the process, while the Basic and Advanced Milling trainings explore more of the technical aspects to the milling process,” Thiele says. He
“For example, last year our team conducted around 19 customized
leads all those course offerings with the help of Churchill; Jason Watt,
courses at the request of industry partners,” Thiele says.
Buhler instructor of milling; and Paul Blodgett, milling operations manager.
Technical Milling Offerings Watt also facilitates the Buhler–KSU trainings that are taught by a While the new initiatives and customized trainings are great
team from Buhler, Inc. The executive training planned for August will
opportunities, Thiele shares that he really enjoys teaching the
be taught in Spanish. This same class will also be taught in English on
standard, technical milling open enrollment courses.
November 5–9, 2018.
Lab exercises in the KSU Hal Ross Flour Mill engaged hands-on learning for participants in the Buhler–KSU Executive Milling in English course.
Global Milling Advances / May Issue 2018
Shawn Thiele (middle), course instructor, leads a hands-on milling exercise in the Shellenberger Milling Lab during the IAOM–KSU Introduction to Flour Milling course.
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Jason Watt, Buhler instructor of milling, demonstrates proper machine set-up to participants in the Buhler-KSU Expert Milling course during a wheat cleaning exercise in the Hal Ross Flour Mill.
Shawn Thiele, flour milling and grain processing curriculum manager at the IGP Institute also serves as a course facilitator for the GEAPS/K-State grain processing trainings.
Wrapping up the Buhler–KSU trainings is an offering on flowsheets
“The GEAPS 600, 620 and 630 courses are part of a series of six
planned for November 12–16.
courses that when completed offer participants a credential in grain processing management,” Adams says.
To learn more about these offerings, Thiele advises going to the IGP Institute website at www.grains.ksu.edu/igp.
To learn more about the credentialing program Adams encourages visiting the GEAPS website at, www.geaps.com/education.
Distance Education Opportunities for Millers
Education in a Global World
For those who are unable to complete an on-site training, the IGP Institute works in partnership with the Grain Elevator and Processing
When speaking about the breadth of the distance education
Society to offer a broad selection of on-line trainings.
program, Adams says, “The focus of our program is to offer high-quality educational opportunities to people where they are at.”
“The GEAPS/K-State program covers a wide array of classes that cover grain handling to safety to processing courses,” says Trina
Through these trainings offered via distance and on-site, the
Adams, IGP Institute distance education manager.
instructors are showcasing the value of U.S. commodities, while offering high quality trainings by industry experts. Those who come
She adds that the courses are conducted online during five-week
to an IGP Institute on-site training gain hands-on experiences in
periods throughout the year. These courses contain structured
state-of-the-art facilities. Participants carry these experiences back to
learning modules along with opportunities for the students to
their own businesses and put that knowledge into practice.
engage through discussion with other students and faculty experts. This experience is summed up best by Jordan Goeger of Ardent Mills, Specific to flour milling, Adams says that there are three courses that
a past course participant in the IAOM¬–KSU Introduction to Flour
would be of interest. They are GEAPS 600: Overview of Milling
Milling course who says, “It’s really nice that the instructors have
Principles; GEAPS 620: Grain Receiving, Cleaning and Conditioning;
both academic and professional industry experience. The lab
and GEAPS 630: Quality Control, Quality Assurance Practices in Flour
exercises really hit home for me and I really learned a lot from them.”
Milling. GEAPS 600 has already been offered in 2018, but the other two classes will be available later this year. GEAPS 620 focuses on the basic principles of milling by covering each step in detail. This course was developed by content experts Mark Fowler, Chris Miller and Carlos Campabadal. Thiele also serves a trainer and facilitator of this offering. The other opportunity is GEAPS 630 and it benefits those who want to learn about milling process quality, flour analysis, sampling and additives. This course was developed by technical milling experts Fowler and Rebecca Miller, and is facilitated by Thiele. GEAPS 620 is open for registration August 8 and the course will be conducted September 11–October 13. The GEAPS 630 course will be offered October 30–December 1 with registration opening September 25.
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