The range of cutting-edge, eco-friendly solutions can
increase corn ethanol generation efficiency by up to three
percent
BUENOS
AIRES, Argentina, Feb. 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IFF (NYSE: IFF) – a global
leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences and scent – today
announced an unprecedented approval from the Argentine Secretary of
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Economy for
the commercialization of genetically modified (GM) yeasts for
grains-based bioethanol production in Argentina.
The IFF's range of SYNERXIA® yeasts may increase the
efficiency of corn conversion into bioethanol by up to three
percent. These solutions are already widely used by biofuel
producers in the United States and
Brazil, among other countries.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),
Argentina's corn ethanol
production is projected to reach nearly 700 million liters and
represents over 60 percent of the national bioethanol production in
2023.1 This announcement is expected to further support
the growth of corn ethanol production in Argentina.
"This recognition was possible due to our consistent safety and
efficacy results," said Sebastián Dicundo, industry leader, Grain
Processing, Latin America, IFF.
"Cutting-edge yeasts are fundamental to enhancing grain
fermentation and their transformation into ethanol, providing
productivity gains and cost reductions, and at production
scale-ups, deliver significant improvements in yield and
profit."
Obtained through hybridization combined with genetic
improvement, SYNERXIA® yeasts reduce glycerol formation
and provide maximum ethanol conversion, maintaining high rates
until the end of fermentation. The use of these yeasts also avoids
industrial performance losses caused by the influence of high
ambient temperatures during processing. In a hypothetical example
where fermentation occurs between 37°C and 38°C for seven hours,
industrial yield can decrease by two percent. In a plant capable of
processing 1,500 tons/day, the loss is 8.8 liters/ton, equivalent
to 396,000 liters/month. The SYNERXIA® yeasts exhibit
greater resistance and can maintain corn ethanol fermentation
efficiency even under extreme heat conditions.
"When used with a big-data tool and predictive analysis, those
different strains can be combined resulting in unique synergies to
deliver optimal rate, yield, and robustness under specific process
conditions, meeting the needs of each plant," said Dicundo. "This
is IFF's innovation DNA, launching new and better yeasts, as a
result of our investments in R&D."
Commitment to Argentina's
development
Currently, IFF is one of the key global players in
biotechnology. These yeasts that enhance bioethanol processing
represent IFF's innovative approach to ethanol solutions and are
part of IFF's XCELIS® Ethanol Solutions platform.
The genetically modified yeasts from the SYNERXIA®
family pose no risk to nature and are certified by regulatory
bodies in various countries, including the National Advisory
Commission on Agricultural Biotechnology (CONABIA) in Argentina. The National Service for Agrifood
Health and Quality (SENASA) in Argentina certifies that distillers dried
grains (DDG), a by-product from ethanol production using IFF's
yeasts is also suitable for use in animal nutrition.
"The approval of GM yeasts for bioethanol production are a game
changer for the industry in the country and is aligned with our
commitment to Latin America's
development," said Deia Vilela,
director, Health & Biosciences, Latin
America, IFF. "Besides new technology, our enzymes plant in
Arroyito, Córdoba produces a portfolio of enzymes marketed to
multiple industries throughout Latin
America, supporting producers in Argentina with a strong local presence."
For more information on IFF's biofuel yeast solutions,
visit here.
1
https://fas.usda.gov/data/argentina-biofuels-annual-8
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