Development of technology for the production of corn malt using plasmochemically activated aqueous solutions

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2026.365166

Keywords:

corn malt, plasma chemical activation, hydrogen peroxide, germination enhancer, sprouted corn

Abstract

The object of the study is the production of corn malt. The problem of developing an innovative technology for the production of high-quality and universal corn malt is being solved.

The rationality of using plasma-chemically activated solutions as an intensifier of corn grain malting, as well as a disinfectant agent in the implementation of the technological process and obtaining corn malt, has been experimentally proven. It has been established that the use of plasma-chemically activated aqueous solutions allows stimulating the process of soaking and germination of corn. The germination energy increased by 2–12%, the germination capacity by 2–9%. The moisture content of corn grain reached 42% 2.5 times faster. Monitoring of enzymatic activity showed a dynamic increase in the number of amylolytic enzymes by 2.8–3.4 times. The number of proteolytic enzymes increased from 19 units/g on the first day of germination and reached a maximum of 256 units/g on the fifth day. The total number of amino acids increased by 9.5%. An increase in the content of vitamins A, D, E, B1, C was observed, the number of which increased by 14–25%. Technological characteristics of malt showed an increase in extractability by 5.7%, saccharification time decreased to 15 minutes, acidity decreased by 0.3 units, and the content of amine nitrogen increased by 52.7 mg/100 g. Stable disinfectant properties of solutions in relation to corn malt were noted. The results indicate the production of high-quality corn malt.

The presented technology can be used in the production of high-quality gluten-free corn malts. In addition, germinated corn has functional properties and can become a valuable component in the production of dietary gluten-free products.

The result of the study is the development of a technology for the production of corn malt using plasma-chemically activated aqueous solutions

Author Biographies

Olena Kovalova, Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University

Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor

Department of Food Technologies

Natalia Vasylieva, Dnipro State Agrarian and Economic University

Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor

Department of Information Systems and Technologies

Tatiana Gontar, Education and Research Institute “Ukrainian Engineering and Pedagogical Academy” of V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University

Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor

Department of Restaurant, Hotel and Tourist Business

Yana Svishchova, State Biotechnological University

Candidate of Chemical Sciences, Associate Professor

Department of Agrochemistry

Oleg Kolontaievskyi, O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor

Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Anna Sokolenko, O. M. Beketov National University of Urban Economy in Kharkiv

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor

Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Inna Zabrodina, State Biotechnological University

Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor

Department of Zoology, Entomology, Phytopathology, Integrated Protection and Quarantine of Plants named after В. М. Litvynova

Serhii Stankevych, State Biotechnological University

Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, Associate Professor

Department of Zoology, Entomology, Phytopathology, Integrated Protection and Quarantine of Plants named after В. М. Litvynova

Tetiana Novozhylova, National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute»

Associate Professor

Department of Chemical Engineering and Environment Protection

Maryna Ponomarova, State Biotechnological University

Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor

UNESCO Department of Philosophy of Human Communication and Social and Humanitarian Disciplines

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Development of technology for the production of corn malt using plasmochemically activated aqueous solutions

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2026-06-30

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Kovalova, O., Vasylieva, N., Gontar, T., Svishchova, Y., Kolontaievskyi, O., Sokolenko, A., Zabrodina, I., Stankevych, S., Novozhylova, T., & Ponomarova, M. (2026). Development of technology for the production of corn malt using plasmochemically activated aqueous solutions. Eastern-European Journal of Enterprise Technologies, 3(11 (141), 85–98. https://doi.org/10.15587/1729-4061.2026.365166

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