Aqueous fermentation feedstock and a method for the production thereof
AssigneesSuperbrewed Food Inc., AdvanceBio, LLC
InventorsBryan P. Tracy, Dale A. Monceaux
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Abstract
Provided are dry-milling methods for producing an aqueous fermentation feedstock ingredient. The methods include providing a corn-processing filtration feed; filtering at least a fraction of said filtration feed on a microfiltration membrane, whereby an aqueous filtration permeate and a filtration retentate are formed; separating said filtration permeate from said filtration retentate, to form separated permeate and separated retentate; forming a fermentation feedstock comprising said separated permeate, and saccharifying and/or washing said separated retentate.
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A dry-milling method for producing an aqueous fermentation feedstock ingredient, comprising:
- (i) providing a corn-processing filtration feed comprising at least one water-soluble carbohydrate and water-insoluble matter;
- (ii) filtering at least a fraction of said filtration feed on a microfiltration membrane;
- whereby an aqueous filtration permeate, comprising said water-soluble carbohydrates, and a filtration retentate comprising said water-insoluble matter, are formed;
- (iii) separating said filtration permeate from said filtration retentate, to form separated permeate and separated retentate;
- (iv) forming a fermentation feedstock comprising said separated permeate;
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- (v) treating said separated retentate, wherein said treating comprises saccharifying and washing.
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