Method for producing ethanol using raw starch

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Micro-organism – tissue cell culture or enzyme using process... – Preparing oxygen-containing organic compound

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C426S011000, C426S014000, C426S016000, C435S014000, C435S018000, C435S022000

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ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods for producing high levels of alcohol during fermentation of plant material, and to the high alcohol beer produced.

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