Grain Processing Corporation

Frank J Gute

Roger E McPherson

Steven L Ramsden

Leona E Bishop

Gage A Kent

Thomas A Wiesner

E Daniel Hubbard

Terry V Andren

Robert L Olson

Disclosed is a method for preparing a modified starch hydrolysate that has a relatively reduced tendency to become sticky as compared with the unmodified starch hydrolysate. The method includes the step of compacting a starch hydrolysate, preferably via roller compaction. Also disclosed is a modified starch hydrolysate. The compacted starch hydrolysates may be transported readily, and is useful in numerous applications, including poultry feed applications.

Compacted starch hydrolysate product with improved handling characteristics and reduced tendency to become sticky

A grain-based animal litter comprising discrete plural particles of a grain-based substrate, which particles tend to agglomerate into clumps when wetted. The litter of the invention absorbs liquids such as animal excretions, and substantially reduces the odor thereof. Preferably, the-substrate is a grain germ; more preferably, the substrate is a corn germ; most preferably, the substrate is washed, spent grain germ. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the grain germ is provided in the form of discrete plural granules, each of which granules includes a cohesiveness agent in an amount sufficient to enhance the cohesiveness of the granule.

Animal litter, process for preparing animal litter, and method for removal of animal waste

A grain-based animal litter is disclosed. In accordance with the invention, the animal litter comprises discrete plural particles of a grain-based substrate, which particles tend to agglomerate into clumps when wetted. The litter of the invention absorbs liquids such as animal excretions, and substantially reduces the odor thereof. Preferably, the substrate is a grain germ; more preferably, the substrate is a corn germ; most preferably, the substrate is washed, spent grain germ. In accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, the grain germ is provided in the form of discrete plural granules, each of which granules includes a cohesiveness agent in an amount sufficient to enhance the cohesiveness of the granule.

Animal litter, process for preparing animal litter, and method for

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Muscatine, IA, United States of America

Frank J Gute