Method for drying biomaterials

摘要

The present invention provides a means to concentrate, dry and formulate biomaterials such as polysaccharides, gums and related biopolymers, and microorganisms such as cells, spores, and the like from dilute solutions using spent germ and other oil bearing residues. In addition, the spent germ can serve as a carrier for such biomaterials. The sorbed materials are useful in animal feeds.

主权项

1. A composite product prepared by a process comprising the steps of:
providing an aqueous medium containing a microorganism and at least one sorbent, said sorbent comprising a spent oil-bearing residue; sorbing at least portion of said aqueous medium to thereby from a composite; and drying said composite to a moisture content of less than 20% wherein the microorganism is selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus, Enterococcus, Propionibacterium, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces.