Wet distillers' grain is a residual product formed after the distillation of alcohol from various raw materials, such as grains, potatoes, or sugar beets.
Characteristics of Wet Distillers' Grain:
| Characteristic |
Value |
| Appearance |
Wet free-flowing mass |
| Color |
From light yellow to dark brown |
| Odor |
Bread-like, characteristic of grain raw materials and yeast, no foreign odor |
| Moisture Content |
Up to 75% |
| Crude Protein Content (dry matter basis) |
Not less than 18% |
| Crude Fiber Content (dry matter basis) |
Up to 17% |
| Crude Ash Content (dry matter basis) |
Up to 10% |
| Crude Fat Content (dry matter basis) |
Not less than 5% |
| Metallic impurities (particles up to 2 mm) |
Up to 30 mg/kg of distillers' grain |
Storage:
Store in well-ventilated areas, protected from atmospheric precipitation and direct sunlight, on a cement surface in piles not exceeding 0.75 m in height.
Applications:
- Animal Feed: Wet distillers' grain is a good source of nutrients for cattle, pigs, and poultry.
- Biogas Production: It is used for producing biogas since it contains organic materials that can be converted into energy.
- Fertilizer: Due to its high organic matter and mineral content, it can be used as an organic fertilizer.
Advantages:
- Reduces feed costs, as it is a cheap source of nutrients.
- Enhances the efficiency of animal husbandry.
- An environmentally friendly way to dispose of a by-product of alcohol production.
