Content of minerals and deoxynivalenol in the air‐classified fractions of durum wheat

Background and objectives Durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.), such as other cereals, contains several interesting bioactive compounds mostly found within the coating structure of kernel; also, these structures included in bran fractions, contain highest concentration both minerals organic contaminants (mycotoxins). The purpose this project was to employ micronization air-classification technology obtain fewer refined milling fractions with an adequate good quality regard safety nutritional aspects manufacture end products (e.g., pasta). Findings results have identified fraction best compromise among satisfactory technological traits, high decrease cadmium (−83%) lead (−59%) comparison whole grain, content iron (+37%), maintenance useful elements (calcium, potassium, magnesium). A significant deoxynivalenol (−16%) content, compared micronized sample, a not increase (+19%), if semolina, occurred. Conclusions process has been used appropriate tool reach between fractions. Significance novelty same proved be proper produce high-quality mixtures suitable healthier better raw matter exploitation.