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Offline ttash

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Flaked maize vs quick corn grits
« on: December 20, 2020, 11:54:27 am »
Anyone have input on using quick corn grits  as a substitute for flaked maize in a mash?
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Re: Flaked maize vs quick corn grits
« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2020, 12:08:11 pm »
Unlike flaked maize, quick corn grits are not fully pre-gelatinized; therefore, they have to be heated and gelatinized before being added to the mash.
« Last Edit: December 20, 2020, 03:07:32 pm by Saccharomyces »
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Offline ttash

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Re: Flaked maize vs quick corn grits
« Reply #2 on: December 20, 2020, 12:40:52 pm »
Thanks. I don't have a LHBS where I live and finding a grocery store ingredient substitute is my only option when I don't want to order online.
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Re: Flaked maize vs quick corn grits
« Reply #3 on: December 20, 2020, 03:08:36 pm »
The large industrial brewers use straight corn grits and a cereal cooker.
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Offline Andy Farke

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Re: Flaked maize vs quick corn grits
« Reply #4 on: December 20, 2020, 11:55:07 pm »
I had really great luck using corn grits in a Mexican-style lager; I had to do a cereal mash (which was a bit of work, but not that hard in terms of process)...

So yes, corn grits are fine, if you are willing and able to do a cereal mash.
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