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WHAT CAN YOU GET FROM A BUSHEL OF CORN?

[Bushel of Corn] 

A typical bushel of corn weighs 56 pounds and contains approximately 72,800 kernels. Most of the weight is the starch, oil, protein and fiber, with some natural moisture. 

What can be extracted from a bushel of corn? 

32 Pounds of Starch
OR
33 Pounds of Sweetener
OR
2.5 Gallons of Fuel Ethanol
AND
11.4 Pounds of 20% Gluten Feed
AND
3 Pounds of 60% Gluten Meal
AND
1.6 Pounds of Corn Oil
 
© 1995-7 Ohio Corn Marketing Program
 
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