Maize Germ
This is valuable by-product being rich in oil. It has a pleasant nutty taste when fresh but can quickly become rancid if not treated within a short time after milling. Its main value is in the oil which can be extracted or it can be used as animal feed without oil extraction. For economical oil extraction the germ should have maximum moisture content of 2-3% avoid formation of free fatty acids during storage. Whole germ with undamaged cells is less susceptible to formation of free fatty acid. A minimum fat content of 14% is also required. Germ should be dried to a maximum of 4%-5% moisture for lengthy storage.It is important that germ is cooled following drying and prior to binning. The oil yield drops with extended storage prior to the expellers. Pelletting is preferred as this stabilizes the fat and improves handling.
Maize Oil
This is valuable by-product being rich in oil. It has a pleasant nutty taste when fresh but can quickly become rancid if not treated within a short time after milling. Its main value is in the oil which can be extracted or it can be used as animal feed without oil extraction. For economical oil extraction the germ should have maximum moisture content of 2-3% avoid formation of free fatty acids during storage. Whole germ with undamaged cells is less susceptible to formation of free fatty acid. A minimum fat content of 14% is also required. Germ should be dried to a maximum of 4%-5% moisture for lengthy storage.It is important that germ is cooled following drying and prior to binning. The oil yield drops with extended storage prior to the expellers. Pelletting is preferred as this stabilizes the fat and improves handling.
Maize Oil
Maize Bran (Cattle Feed)
This is valuable by-product being rich in oil. It has a pleasant nutty taste when fresh but can quickly become rancid if not treated within a short time after milling. Its main value is in the oil which can be extracted or it can be used as animal feed without oil extraction. For economical oil extraction the germ should have maximum moisture content of 2-3% avoid formation of free fatty acids during storage. Whole germ with undamaged cells is less susceptible to formation of free fatty acid. A minimum fat content of 14% is also required. Germ should be dried to a maximum of 4%-5% moisture for lengthy storage.It is important that germ is cooled following drying and prior to binning. The oil yield drops with extended storage prior to the expellers. Pelletting is preferred as this stabilizes the fat and improves handling.
Maize Bran (Cattle Feed)Maize Fine Bran
This is a medium protein ingredient composed of the bran and fibrous portions. It may or may not contain the condensed corn extracives. It is produced in wet or dry form both. The dried Fine bran analyzes typically as 21% protein 2.5% fat, and 8%fibra. It is a perishable product in 6 10 days and must be fed or stored in an anaerobic environment. As Fine bran is high in certain key nutreitants is widely used in complete feeds dairy and beet cattle, poultry, swine and pet foods.