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DDGS Proticorn
Vanden Avenne Commodities markets DDGS (Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles), a by-product of the bio-ethanol industry, specifically from Alco Bio Fuel (ABF Ghent) and Alco Energy Rotterdam (AER).
DDGS Proticorn® is the product name of the DDGS that we trade. DDGS Proticorn® is a unique end product with a unique recipe: the concentration of proteins is around three times higher than in the basic product, maize, and contains 28% protein. DDGS Proticorn® is sold both as meal and in pellet form. It is purchased by the animal feed industry, for use in feed for beef and dairy cattle, pigs and poultry.
non-GMO
DDGS Proticorn is a non-GMO & antibiotics free feed ingredient. Both production sites Alco Bio Fuel (Ghent) and Alco Energy (Rotterdam) are GMP+ MI105 GMO Controlled certified. Only European certified non-GMO corn, non-GMO yeast and non-GMO enzymes are used in the production process. No antibiotics are used in any stage of production.
Future Proof
The production process of DDGS Proticorn is built around sustainability: a CHP unit on natural gas which generates efficiently its own electricity and steam, the use of proven sustainability cultivated European non-GMO corn (ISCC certified) and best practice latest available technology for CO2 capture during fermentation. This makes our DDGS Proticorn a sustainable protein source.
Consistent quality
Strict criteria are maintained when supplying corn. The comprehensive pre shipment crop monitoring & GMP quality system in place ensures thorough analysis. Samples of DDGS Proticorn are checked on a daily basis by independent accredited laboratories. This allows us to closely monitor the quality of DDGS Proticorn and to communicate a transparent quality overview towards our customers. Our track record shows that DDGS Proticorn is and has been a safe & consistent ingredient to use in your compound feed for over years.
nutritional profile
DDGS Proticorn is a protein & fat rich vegetable raw material with superb digestibility characteristics. It has a well-balanced minerals & phosphor profile with low ash content. Studies show a consistent reliable amino acid & fibre digestibility. This feed ingredient is used in compound feed for different livestock (such as poultry, pigs, beef and dairy cattle) where a positive influence on feed intake, good performance in body weight gain and satisfying feed conversion ratios have been observed.
Regional production
Alco Bio Fuel & Alco Energy have proven to be reliable production units which produce a steady flow of DDGS Proticorn. It is a regional feed ingredient: European production using European raw materials, less emission impact due to shorter nearby logistics. The experienced team of Vanden Avenne Commodities is always available for commercial enquiries, optimized logistic solutions & full customer support.
