Densification of Heat-Sensitive Protein/Fibre Biomass

The proposed project with GNC Bioferm Inc. will explore the feasibility of pelletizing heat-sensitive
protein and fibre-rich biomass containing feed enzyme. The enzyme is used to improve the
digestibility of the diet and improve animal performance of poultry and swine. Since the densification
process involves heat, it is worthy to investigate whether lowering temperature of the process
(pelleting) and reducing the biomass moisture content will form durable pellets by tests using a single
pelleting unit. If durable pellets are formed, the optimized variables are identified and the enzyme
activity of the pellets is assessed. Overall, the project will initially investigate the very popular form of
feed manufacturing (pelleting) that will not damage GNC Bioferm’s product characteristics..

Faculty Supervisor:

Lope Tabil

Student:

Partner:

GNC Bioferm

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Saskatchewan

Program: