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Method for producing fermentation-based products from high oil corn

US6703227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2003
Grant dateMar 9, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E50/10
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Corn oil and corn meal obtained from high oil corn are included in useful products. A method of producing fermentation-based products comprising combining corn meal remaining after the extraction of oil from whole high oil corn with water and an enzyme. This combination is incubated and then mixed with a micro-organism capable of fermenting a carbon source to produce fermentation-based products such as ethanol.

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