COMPOSITION AND STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS OF WET CORN GLUTEN FEED

Abstract

Analysis of fourteen 6-tonne loads of wet corn gluten feed showed variable levels of protein and minerals. The product stored without spoilage at 6 °C, but at 17 or 26.5 °C application of propionic acid, formic acid or a 37% solution of formaldehyde at 0.5% wt/wt/was necessary to prevent spoilage for 2–3 wk. Key words: Wet corn gluten feed, composition, keeping qualities, preservatives