Distiller’s grains raising antibiotic concerns
Published: July 21, 2009
Summary
Several studies have indicated that distiller's grains contain antibiotics, which have been used to kill bacteria in the ethanol distilling process.
The distillation process requires a combination of enzymes and yeast to convert corn into ethanol. But bacterial organisms present during distillation can sometimes out-compete yeast in the breakdown of this sugar. The easiest way to kill these...
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22 de julio de 2009
Distiller's grains and DDGS with antibiotics are may be blessing is disguise for the third world and under developed countries like Pakistan, where there is no law on antibiotic control and it may also help to reduce the cost of feed.
23 de julio de 2009
Good article about Distiller's grains. DDGS with antibiotics may be a blessing in disguise to 3rd world countries when feeding costs are considered but the consequence on the over all human health implications may be too expensive to bear.The development of antibiotic resistant strains of organism is one of the major challenges to health and chemotherapy.
Dr Igwe U Eddy
27 de julio de 2009
There are natural products available today that will also stop the microbiable fermentation of ethenol production without the risk association of antibiotics. Therefore, I believe there is no reason to pose the risk!
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