Patent ID: 7854955
Filing Date: 2010-12-21
Classification: A23K,A23L,Y02A,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A method for making an animal feed or a food additive, comprising the steps of: obtaining a corn fiber slurry having a moisture content from about 30 weight percent to about 50 weight percent solids; thermochemically processing said corn fiber slurry to produce a hydrolyzed corn fiber; dewatering said hydrolyzed corn fiber slurry to achieve a first residual corn fiber, said first residual corn fiber having a moisture content from about 30 to about 80 weight percent solids; washing said first residual corn fiber; dewatering said washed, hydrolyzed corn fiber slurry to achieve a second residual corn fiber, said second residual corn fiber having a moisture content from about 30 to about 80 weight percent solids; extracting said second residual corn fiber with an extractant and separating at least one phytosterol from said second residual corn fiber to achieve an extracted corn fiber; collecting said extracted corn fiber; and making an animal feed or a food additive comprising said extracted corn fiber.