# Fractionation processes yield higher-quality byproducts, improve profitability of ethanol production | College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences | Illinois

> A University of Illinois study finds that fractionating corn components before fermentation yields higher-quality coproducts that command higher prices. Conventional dry grind produces low-quality DDGS with high fiber and low protein, mainly used for ruminant feed. The researchers say the approach can improve ethanol plant profitability.

- Date: 2019-11-04 · published 2019-11-04T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: report · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/56056-fractionation-processes-yield-higher-quality-byproducts-improve-profitability
- Commodities: [DDGS](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DDGS.md)

## Why it matters

Higher-value fractionated coproducts could eventually lift the value of DDGS and corn oil for feed, but the technique is not yet widespread and has no immediate price effect.

## Read by commodity

- DDGS: neutral

## Sources

- aces.illinois.edu: https://aces.illinois.edu/news/fractionation-processes-yield-higher-quality-byproducts-improve-profitability-ethanol
- enn.com: https://www.enn.com/articles/60620-fractionation-processes-yield-higher-quality-byproducts-improve-profitability-of-ethanol-production

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