Description
What it is. Corn protein (corn gluten) is a by-product of the wet milling of maize starch. It corresponds to the protein fraction separated during this process and is listed under the cereal grains chapter of catalogue 68/2013 (entry 1.2.8). No official description is available to further specify its composition.
What it is for. This type of ingredient is generally used as a protein source in feed formulation for various species. It would typically be included to adjust the amino acid and protein profile of diets, depending on availability and cost relative to other protein sources. Use is generally assessed on a case-by-case basis according to the nutritional matrix supplied by the producer.
Points to watch. In the absence of an official description, no maximum inclusion level or specific compositional data can be stated. Batch-to-batch variability linked to the wet milling process should be checked against the supplier's technical sheet before use.
Suppliers
Producers, distributors and traders listed for this ingredient.
No supplier listed
No company supplies this ingredient on FeedSourcing yet. Be the first to be listed.
List your company