Wheat co-products are an important component of wheat production and are derived from various parts of the wheat kernel.
These co-products are regularly used as ingredients for various applications, including food and livestock feed, and for generating renewable energy sources. Wheat starch, wheat yeast concentrate and wheat gluten are among the most common co-products of wheat, each with their own unique properties and applications. In addition to these valuable co-products, wheat processing also produces wheat middlings.
Wheat middlings are a co-product produced when the wheat is ground to make flour. It comprises the outer shells of the wheat kernels, which are removed during the grinding process to produce flour. Wheat middlings are a source of nutrients and are often used in food and livestock feed.
Due to their significant nutritional value, wheat middlings are highly suitable for use as livestock feed and a source of nutrition for insects. Are you wondering why wheat middlings could be a valuable supplement to your rations?
Wheat middlings for livestock feed
Rich in carbohydrates and fibre.
Wheat middlings are a versatile product that can be used as a source of nutrition for various types of livestock, including cows (dairy and beef cattle) and pigs. Wheat middlings are rich in nutrients that contribute to the growth and health of the cattle.
Are you wondering why wheat middlings are suitable for your pigs or cattle?
Wheat middlings for insects
Wheat middlings are a source of nutrition for insects.
Wheat middlings can be used as food for insects, such as mealworms, soldier fly (larvae) and crickets, which are increasingly bred as a source of sustainable protein for livestock and human consumption. Feeding insects with wheat middlings can be an efficient and sustainable way of improving food production.
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Wheat middlings for the pig farming sector
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Wheat middlings are a highly suitable addition to pig rations.
They offer a rich source of carbohydrates and fibre and contain various vitamins and minerals that contribute to pig health. Wheat middlings are highly digestible for pigs and have a high nutritional value, which benefits the healthy growth and development of the animals.
Wheat middlings for the cattle farming sector
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Wheat middlings feature a high nutritional value, making them a valuable source of nutrition for cattle.
Wheat middlings are a nutritional co-product for cattle, rich in fibre and carbohydrates. They contain various essential nutrients that contribute to the health of the animals. Wheat middlings are highly digestible for cattle, resulting in high nutritional value, which contributes to their healthy growth and development.
Storage and shelf life of Wheat middlings (pellets)
The wheat middlings are delivered by tipper trailer, walking floor, or are blown into the silo.
This co-product has an average shelf life of a year, though it is important to keep the co-product dry, dark and cool; in a closed dry-feed silo, for instance. It is important to regularly clean the storage spaces to safeguard the product's quality and shelf life.
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Quality, Nutrition & Sustainability Manager
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Frequently asked questions about wheat middlings (pellets)
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What are wheat middlings?
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Wheat middlings are a co-product produced when wheat is ground to make flour. It comprises the outer shells of the wheat kernels, which are removed during the grinding process to produce flour.
- What are the potential applications of the wheat middlings co-product?
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Wheat middlings are often used as an ingredient in food and livestock feed. They also form a valuable source of nutrition for insects and can be used in the production of renewable energy sources.
- What are the benefits of wheat middlings as livestock feed
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Wheat middlings are rich in carbohydrates and fibre, and contain various essential nutrients that contribute to the growth and health of livestock. They are suitable as feed for various types of livestock, including cows and pigs.
- Why are wheat middlings suitable for use as insect food
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Wheat middlings are a source of nutrition for insects and can be used as food for insects such as mealworms, soldier fly (larvae) and crickets. These insects are increasingly bred as sustainable protein sources for livestock feed and human consumption.