Improving the sustainability and quality of DDGS, the high-protein animal feed co-product from bioethanol production, by using triticale as a biofuel feedstock
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We aim to improve the sustainability of the high-protein co-product used for animal-feed, Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS), by using triticale as a biofuel feedstock. As well as having a favourable amino acid profile compared with wheat, recent research shows that triticale can out-perform wheat on high-yielding land with reduced nitrogen fertiliser requirements and improved environmental credentials. Triticale has never before been used as a UK biofuel feedstock, so we will:
1) Demonstrate cost & environmental benefits of triticale over wheat across contrasting environments;
2) Evaluate grain, alcohol & DDGS quality in the lab;
3) Optimise protein output;
4) Demonstrate market utility by processing triticale in a commercial plant.
This project engages the whole supply chain including breeders, agronomy & research companies and a biofuel processor.
| Agrovista UK Limited | LEAD_ORG |
| Ensus UK Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Senova Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Cf Fertilisers UK Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Adas UK Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Ragt Seeds Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
| Saaten-Union (UK) Limited | PARTICIPANT_ORG |
Subjects by relevance
- Cereal crops
- Triticale
- Biofuels
- Wheat
- Proteins
- Sustainable use
- Alcohol use
Extracted key phrases
- Protein animal feed co
- UK biofuel feedstock
- Protein co
- Protein output
- Triticale
- High
- Nitrogen fertiliser requirement
- Sustainability
- Biofuel processor
- Ddgs quality
- Favourable amino acid profile
- Environmental credential
- Dried Distillers Grains
- Environmental benefit
- Product