High-value animal feed products
Feed products produced by ICM technologies benefit a variety of animal species and create additional revenue streams for ethanol producers.
Feed Products
Distillers grains with or without solubles
Distillers grains are a good source of protein for many animals. A basic corn biorefinery produces three types: dried distillers grains, wet distillers grains, and modified distillers grains, which are partially dried. Dried distillers grains can be shipped long distances.
Nutrition
Average composition (dry-matter basis)
41% fiber
27% protein
Animals
Cattle
Swine
Poultry
Fish
How it’s produced
During ethanol production, mash is formed by grinding corn and adding hot water. Enzymes convert the corn starch to sugar, which is released into water for distillation and recovery. After the starch is removed, the remaining grain components are concentrated to produce distillers grains.
SOLBRAN™
SOLBRAN™ is a high-fiber animal feed ingredient. Research has demonstrated that cattle diets containing SOLBRAN™ enhance feed-gain ratios.
Nutrition
Average composition (dry-matter basis)
88% digestible nutrients
18%-22% protein
Animals
Beef and dairy cattle
How it’s produced
Fiber is removed from the process stream and mixed with condensed distillers solubles to produce SOLBRAN™.
Hi-Pro(40)
Hi-Pro(40) is a concentrated form of dried distillers grains. High in protein and low in fiber, Hi-Pro(40) can replace significant portions of soybean meal and corn in poultry and swine diets. It is also a source of protein and energy for dairy cows.
Nutrition
Average composition (dry-matter basis)
40% protein
Animals
Cattle
Swine
Poultry
Fish
How it’s produced
During ethanol production, mash is formed by grinding corn and adding hot water. Fiber is washed and separated from the mash stream, and enzymes convert the starch to sugar. After the starch is removed, the whole stillage is separated into thin stillage and grains. The grains are then dried without the solubles and fiber fractions.
PROTOMAX™
With a higher protein concentration than traditional distillers grains, PROTOMAX™ is a premium feed product that meets the nutritional needs of many animal species.
Nutrition
50% protein
Animals
Cattle
Swine
Poultry
Fish
Pets
How it’s produced
During ethanol production, mash is formed by grinding corn and adding hot water. Enzymes convert the starch to sugar, and fiber is separated from the mash stream. After the ethanol is removed, the whole stillage enters two phases of separation that produce thin stillage and concentrated high-protein grains. The grains are then dried without the solubles and fiber fractions.
Diversify your plant portfolio
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