What is Corn Gluten?

Corn Gluten Mealis a mixture of corn bran, steep liquor, and maize germ oil that is obtained during the wet milling process of corn. Mostly made up of zine and gluten, maize gluten meal is the major protein found in corn (maize) endosperm. In the past, it was used as animal feed because it was a product of the processing of maize. True gluten, which is created when the proteins gliadin and gluten interact, is not present in maize gluten, despite the name.

Corn Gluten Mealis the principal protein of corn endosperm, consisting mainly of zine and gluten. It is produced by separating the starch and bran from the corn kernel and centrifuging the remaining protein fraction. It does not contain true gluten, which is formed by the interaction of gliadin and gluten in proteins in wheat, barley, and rye.We are trusted Corn Gluten Meal Supplier in Kolkata, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand.

Corn Gluten Meal is a by-product of the Corn Wet milling and manufacture of maize starch & its derivatives. Corn Gluten Mealis a protein-rich feed, containing about 65% crude protein (DM), used as a source of protein, energy and pigments for livestock species including fish. It is also valued in pet food for its high protein digestibility Corn Gluten Mealis also used as a fertilizer and pre-emergent weed killer.

Corn Gluten Meal is a protein-rich feed containing from 60 to 75% crude protein (DM),It contains about 15-20% of residual starch in the DM and limited amounts of fibre (crude fibre 1% DM), fat (3% DM) and minerals (2%). Due to its high protein content, corn gluten meal is mostly used as a potential alternative to other plant or animal-based proteins.

It is also a significant component of animal feed, providing energy, protein, and essential nutrients in animal diets. It is also used to make popular snacks like popcorn, corn nuts, and corn chips. It can be processed to extract the starch, which is then fermented to produce ethanol. Industrial uses include the production of adhesives, paper, textiles, and biodegradable plastics. Corn Gluten Mealis used in cooking, salad dressings, and as a food ingredient, and corn syrup and sweeteners are used in a wide range of food and beverage products.

Specification:

• Moisture- 12.8 %
• FM & Other Grain- 0.65 %
• Broken- 1.35 %
• Damage- 0.73 %
• Fungus- 1.38 %
• Length- 10mm