Protein Meals & Alternative Proteins
DDGS (Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles)
Also known as: Dried distillers grains · Ethanol co-product
Ethanol-industry co-product with balanced protein, fibre and residual fat. Cost-effective mid-protein ingredient for ruminants, swine and poultry.
Applications by species
broilerslayersswinedairybeeftilapia
Top global export origins
United States European Union Brazil
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Certifications & quality standards
GMP+ FAMI-QS
Buyer considerations
Advantages
- Lower cost per unit protein than SBM in most seasons
- Residual corn oil supplies energy
- Well-suited to ruminant and pig diets
Constraints & risks
- Variable amino-acid digestibility and mycotoxin risk (fumonisin, DON)
- High phosphorus load requires environmental accounting
Frequently asked questions
What mycotoxin controls should I require from DDGS suppliers?
Insist on lot certificates for DON, ZEA and fumonisin. Use mycotoxin binders in-mill and prefer suppliers with documented HACCP for the underlying corn stream.
Can DDGS replace SBM in layer diets?
Up to ~7–10% inclusion typically maintains egg mass and shell quality when synthetic lysine and methionine are balanced.
Where is DDGS priced?
Chicago and Rotterdam are the deepest markets. FeedMatch Group's RFQ Builder benchmarks CIF quotes across origins.