Posted July 2, 2007, at 10:25 a.m. CDT

Industrial biotechnology leader and enzyme specialist Genencor International Inc. introduced a new enzyme product called Maxaliq ONE at the 2007 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop in St. Louis, Mo., June 26-29. Maxaliq ONE can significantly improve the process of converting corn to ethanol by increasing throughput and the value of distillers dried grains with soluables (DDGS). The Maxaliq ONE blend contains a novel thermostable enzyme that can be used as a processing aid to efficiently reduce viscosity of the liquefact and break down phytic acid in grains to create a higher value of DDGS.

"Maxaliq ONE offers a variety of plant processing benefits to ethanol producers and contributes to a more sustainable environment by reducing non-digestible, phosphorus containing phytic acid in DDGS," said Brian Carter, vice president of grain processing for Genencor. "Our partnership with the biofuels industry has created a demand for constantly improving technology. We're pleased to offer a second generation product to respond to that need."

According to Carter, when used in conjunction with Genencor's innovative Phytase Amylase Liquefaction System (PALS), the Maxaliq ONE blend reduces viscosity and reduces mash phytic acid in the dry-mill process. The addition of a simple step at the beginning of the process therefore results in efficient liquefaction. "Maxaliq ONE improves the sustainability values of two industries, ethanol and animal nutrition," Carter said.

To learn more about Maxaliq ONE, visit www.genencor.com.