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Biorefining feed wheat

The availability of feed wheat, and the suitable local conditions of cultivation, along with the high amount of starch found in the product, makes it especially suitable for the production of bioethanol.

There are several reasons why we have chosen to use feed wheat as feedstock. The availability of feed wheat, and the suitable local conditions of cultivation, along with the high amount of starch found in the product, makes it especially suitable for the production of bioethanol, which was crucial in our choice of feedstock.

Demand for sustainable proteins

In much the same way, the demand for high-value proteins has had a significant influence on the development of the concept concerning the protein product. On a yearly basis, Denmark imports about 1.7 million tons of soybean protein, primenarily from South America.

The global demand for proteins is a direct consequence of the increased meat consumption, and there is a rising demand for products with a better environmental profile than soybean protein.

Innovative Danish agricultural system

Apart from the rising demand for high-value protein, the innovative Danish agricultural system is an ideal starting point for introducing the product, because of its long tradition for development and implementation of agricultural products, infrastructure, and management and documentation of the value of the product. Therefore, Denmark will serve as a good stepping stone for this type of feed product, in preparation for a subsequent export of the technology and product management.

Today, the main part of EU’s soybean import comes from South America. This puts an enormous pressure on the South American rainforests, which function as the planet’s natural carbon stocks.

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