Corn germ contains 14% saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Its protein fraction consists of 51% gluten, 37% globulin, 5% zein and 7% insoluble oil. Corn germ also contains high levels of amino acids, phytic acid, B-glutin and vitamin E.

Various uses and applications of corn germ.

The first and most important use of corn germ is that it is an important component of all livestock species. A high protein and energy diet is necessary for cows that need to produce high milk yields.

All poultry feeds must have a high energy content, and the use of corn germ is the best way to ensure that the energy and oil levels of poultry feeds are at a satisfactory level.

Corn germ is also used for feeding pets because, in addition to its high nutritional content, it has a beneficial effect on the coat of the animal when producing pet feed.

Another use of corn germ is in pig feeding because it is high in unsaturated fatty acids and vegetable oils. Another reason is that it is an easy-to-digest natural fiber that is easily consumed by pigs. In addition, corn germ tends to increase the energy content of hog feed.

In most cases, corn germ meal is blended with several other by-products to form the final feed product. In the case of wet milling, the used or spent germ is mixed with boiled corn husk and corn slurry, resulting in a corn protein feed. On the other hand, in the case of dry milling, the used germ is mixed with broken kernels, pericarp and inseparable parts of the germ to produce a corn porridge feed.