Wheat and the Flour Mill: A Handbook for Practical Flour Millers

Description: This book delves into the fascinating world of wheat and flour milling, offering practical insights for both seasoned professionals and aspiring millers. Journey through the history of milling, from its ancient origins using rudimentary tools to the sophisticated technology employed in mills today. Explore the diverse varieties of wheat cultivated across the globe, understanding the crucial factors that influence their strength and milling qualities. The author, a former miller, shares invaluable knowledge on the intricacies of wheat preparation, including cleaning, conditioning, and blending. Discover the gradual reduction process and the critical role of the break system in modern flour production. Gain a deeper appreciation for the miller's craft and the science behind it, with discussions on the chemistry and physics of milling, as well as the controversial topic of flour bleaching. Ultimately, this book illuminates the vital role of milling in transforming wheat into the cornerstone of our daily bread, offering timeless wisdom for anyone seeking to understand this essential industry. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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