Fermented corn protein for poultry diets

Corn fermented protein is sometimes mistaken for corn meal fermented specifically to improve poultry health. It is different. It is a coproduct of dry-grind corn ethanol production, produced through technologies that separate and concentrate protein and yeast after corn starch has been fermented.

The resulting ingredient commonly contains approximately 50% crude protein or more, and less fiber than conventional corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS). Some products contain approximately 20% to 25% spent yeast. Drying means it should not automatically be described as a probiotic or source of viable yeast.