A cheese by-product has the potential to become a new energy source. According to this AP story, researchers and state officials are looking into converting whey into lactose sugar and then making that into ethanol. Whey recycling has been used as a protein supplement in low-carb foods for decades, said Mark Bade, operator of the whey recycling process and waste management facility at Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese in Rudolph. The state’s Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection is hawking the potential for whey sugar to be refined and used in ethanol. “Ethanol is hot,” the department’s Robin Engel said. Engel says they are thinking Wisconsin could have three refineries that would produce between 4 million and 7 million gallons of ethanol a year. The state is investing some $5 million in alternative energy research.
6 Comments on “Making Ethanol From Cheese – No Whey!”
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hello
I am chemical engineer.My project is this object.I have one ask.
what many the coste of product ethanol from whey in a company product 16 ton of whey at day.
Low Carb diet is really the best diet if you want to reduce weight and also to maintain a healthy body.;.”
Low Carb diet is really the best diet if you want to reduce weight and also to maintain a healthy body.;.”
Every government should focus more on Alternative Energy so as not to be too dependent on Oil and avoid air pollution as well.*:’
Every government should focus more on Alternative Energy so as not to be too dependent on Oil and avoid air pollution as well.*:’