One of the greatest achievements of sustainable energy is the reuse of materials, in the case of bioethanol production we found that we can obtaine ddgs, an animal feed ingredient.
With cereal prices on the rise, ddgs (distiller’s dried grains with solubles), a co-product of bioethanol production, has become a reliable and cost effective alternative for many animal feed ingredients.
But where did ddgs originate from? during the 1800s, it was discovered that residues from first generation fermentation and distillation processes could be used to create livestock feed. These residues were by-products from sugar-rich crops such as sugar cane, beets or cereals (corn, wheat, barley or rye). Essentially, this discovery created ddgs from existing standard energy crop harvests.
Distiller's dried grains with solubles (ddgs) are the nutrient rich co-product of dry-milled ethanol production. Its utilization as a feed ingredient is well documented as both an energy and a protein supplement.
” ddgs is a food protein derived from cereal residue, which is used in the manufacturing of animal feed.
Today, after bioethanol distillation finishes processing cereals, the non-fermentable components are collected and saved. These residues, once dried, are the basis for the production of the before mentioned dgs (distiller’s grains with solubles) or ddgs (distiller’s dried grains with solubles). Ddgs contain high fat and fiber concentrations, making it a more easily digestible livestock feed.
Ddgs characteristics and nutritional values vary based on the type of cereal used. Corn is the most commonly used cereal feedstock for the production of bioethanol. Many biorefineries use other cereals such as wheat, barley or sorghum. Feedstock choice depends upon geographic location and local availability.
” ddgs have high nutritional properties and in many cases can replace other feeds for livestock and poultry.

One of the greatest achievements of sustainable energy is the reuse of materials, in the case of bioethanol production we found that we can obtaine ddgs, an animal feed ingredient.
With cereal prices on the rise, ddgs (distiller’s dried grains with solubles), a co-product of bioethanol production, has become a reliable and cost effective alternative for many animal feed ingredients.
But where did ddgs originate from? during the 1800s, it was discovered that residues from first generation fermentation and distillation processes could be used to create livestock feed. These residues were by-products from sugar-rich crops such as sugar cane, beets or cereals (corn, wheat, barley or rye). Essentially, this discovery created ddgs from existing standard energy crop harvests.
Distiller's dried grains with solubles (ddgs) are the nutrient rich co-product of dry-milled ethanol production. Its utilization as a feed ingredient is well documented as both an energy and a protein supplement.
” ddgs is a food protein derived from cereal residue, which is used in the manufacturing of animal feed.
Today, after bioethanol distillation finishes processing cereals, the non-fermentable components are collected and saved. These residues, once dried, are the basis for the production of the before mentioned dgs (distiller’s grains with solubles) or ddgs (distiller’s dried grains with solubles). Ddgs contain high fat and fiber concentrations, making it a more easily digestible livestock feed.
Ddgs characteristics and nutritional values vary based on the type of cereal used. Corn is the most commonly used cereal feedstock for the production of bioethanol. Many biorefineries use other cereals such as wheat, barley or sorghum. Feedstock choice depends upon geographic location and local availability.
” ddgs have high nutritional properties and in many cases can replace other feeds for livestock and poultry.