Northern Crops Institute
Northern Crops Institute (NCI) is a collaborative effort among North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and South Dakota to support the promotion and market development of crops grown in this four-state region. NCI is an international meeting and learning center that brings together customers, commodity traders, technical experts, and processors for discussion, education, and technical services. Situated on the campus of North Dakota State University, in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, this unique facility is only minutes from the farm fields that yield much of the world's food.
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The Soy Based Texturized Protein and Meat Analog Course will provide introductory information to manufacturing soy-based texturized protein and soy meat analogs, along with hands-on instruction using our Twin Screw extruder to produce these products. The course will also offer industry-focused options for final products using these soy-based meat alternatives, and an overview of soy foods on the market today.
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BARLEY is mainly utilized in the United States for animal food (60.7%), followed by malt production (27.3%) and seed (6%). The remaining 6% is used for human food or exported. Specialty varieties include high lysine, high-sugar, high fiber, and varieties low in pigment-like compounds called proanthocyanidins.