Dried distillers grain proposed for bread

[The Straight Story]

Dried distillers grain proposed for bread


BROOKINGS, S.D., Dec. 23 (UPI) -- Dried distillers grain from corn could be used to fortify a flat bread eaten by millions in Asia, a scientist at South Dakota State University said.

The dried grain, left over after processing alcohol, contains 40 percent dietary fiber and 36 percent protein.

The nutritious product could be used to boost oven-baked flat breads such as naan and chapathies, which are especially popular in India, Afghanistan and Pakistan, said university scientist Sowmya Arra, whose idea won a $1,000 cash award at the Institute for Food Technologists Conference in Anaheim, California.

Dried distillers grain, used mostly now as livestock feed, also could be used used as a supplemental flour in cookies, tortillas and noodles, she said in a release Tuesday.

http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2009/12/23/Dried-distillers-grain-proposed-for-bread/UPI-33601261592527/

[Craftsman]

1. So

This has been going on for years. There still is plenty of nutrients in the grains.

[OneTenthofOnePercent]

2. Is it all just thrown away or is it all fed to livestock?

If it's all being used for livestock, then the price of meat and animal produce rises if you remove this source of feed.

[SoCalDem]

3. yep.. everything has consequences somewhere.. n/t