Corn Germ: A Valuable Protein Food

Abstract

Comparison of corn germ with beef protein by the N2 balance method with young albino rats showed that corn germ is 85% as digestible but has the same biol. value. Compared with soybean protein, it is about equally digestible and appreciably better in satisfying protein requirements. Corn germ protein, abundant as a by-product of corn milling, should be more widely used.