Method for processing oilseed material
AssigneeCargill, Incorporated
InventorsAlison M. Jones, Michael A. Porter, Dean A. Duncan, Michael D. Kluetz
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Abstract
A method for preparing the high protein nutrient from oilseed-based material is provided. The modified oilseed-based material produced by the process can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including the preparation of fermentation media and the production of animal feeds, such as pet foods and related feeds for young animals. The oilseed-based product typically includes at least about 55 wt. % protein (dry basis) and low levels of soluble sugars, such as raffinose, stachyose and saccharose. Animal feeds which include the modified oilseed material are also provided.
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A method for preparing a modified oil seed material comprising:
- incubating culture medium, which includes oil seed material and microorganisms, at a temperature within the range of about 25.degree. C. to about 60.degree. C. in the presence of oxygen for about 1 to 3 days to form a modified oil seed material having a protein content which is at least about 5 wt. % higher on a dry basis than the seed material before said incubating, wherein the culture medium has a water content of about 30 to about 60 wt. %.
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