Corn cobs are the remaining part of corn kernels after being threshed. They have good water holding capacity and are widely used in the production of edible and medicinal fungi. Different fungi have different requirements for the size of corn cobs. There are differences in the water absorption performance of corn cobs from different regions. For example, corn cobs in Northeast China are hard and absorb water slowly, and corn cobs in Anhui, China are prone to mold. High-quality corn cobs mainly come from Henan, China and Shandong, China. Most companies purchase standard bags of corn cobs (4-6 mm in diameter). Guan County, Shandong, China extracts furfural from corn cobs for use in medicine, plastics, and pesticides, and the residue is used to grow Ganoderma lucidum.
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Corn is a seasonal crop. The moisture content of corn cobs purchased and stored must be controlled below 14% to prevent caking. The Japanese method of storing corn cobs includes pre-buried extruded boards to block moisture and moisture, stacking and storage on turnover boards, and leaving heat dissipation channels to reduce floor space.
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