The answer is definitely no. Although both are derived from corn, they exhibit distinct differences in particle size, processing methods, application scenarios, and equipment selection.
Particle size difference between corn grits and cornmeal
Particle size is the key indicator distinguishing corn maize grits from cornmeal:
- Corn grits: Medium-coarse particles, typically 0.6–1.2mm in diameter, with a distinct granular texture
- Cornmeal: Fine or coarse powder, featuring smaller particles that may even appear powdery
Different particle sizes determine the final food’s texture and directly influence the required equipment configuration.
Manufacturing process of corn grits vs cornmeal
From raw material to finished product, their processing flows exhibit key differences:
- Corn grits production process
- Cleaning → Dehulling and De-germing → Grits Separation → Grits Production → Screening
- Cornmeal production process
- Cleaning → Coarse Crushing / Grits Production → Secondary Grinding → Screening into Flour
👉 Whether fine grinding is performed is the key step distinguishing corn grits from cornmeal.
Applications of maize grits and maize flour
Different processing forms determine different market applications:
- Corn maize grits
- Corn porridge, corn grits rice
- Breakfast cereals, food processing
- Raw materials for beer brewing
- Cornmeal
- Tortillas, corn cakes, cornbread
- Food coating, restaurant-grade flour
- Home and commercial food ingredients
Many customers choose to produce both corn grits and cornmeal simultaneously to enhance product diversity and profit margins.
Equipment to make corn grits and corn meal
Selecting the right equipment is key to ensuring product quality and investment returns.
- Achieve dehusking, degerming, and grits production
- Consistent particle size, stable finished product quality
- Suitable for food processing and commercial production
Corn grinding machine (9FQ / small grinder)
- Used to grind corn grits or corn kernels into cornmeal
- Simple operation, low maintenance costs
- Suitable for small processors and distributors
Complete corn grits & cornmeal processing line
- Single system simultaneously produces corn grits + cornmeal
- Ideal for food factories, startup ventures, and export markets
How to choose the right machine for your corn processing business?
Before selecting equipment, we recommend focusing on:
- Target products: corn grits, cornmeal, or both simultaneously
- Production capacity needs: small-scale or commercial production
- Local market demand and investment budget
Professional equipment solutions can help customers reduce labor costs, increase output, and stabilize product quality.
Contact us for corn grits and cornmeal processing solutions!
If you’re seeking a reliable, cost-effective corn grits machine or corn grinding machine, feel free to reach out. We provide customized corn processing solutions tailored to your raw materials, production capacity, and market demands.