We considered drying conditions comparable to those applied
on a commercial scale (Falavigna et al., 2014). The use of a mild
drying temperature and exposure time limited to that required for a
suitable reduction of aw results in a better maize grain quality, since
a slower drying avoids, or strongly limits, grain cracking (Davidson
et al., 2000). Grain integrity, in spite of fungi survival, is the most
desired aim when thermal treatment is applied.