Treasure Valley Renewable Resources, LLC, is committed to adding value to local grain crops, stimulating regional economies, and helping the Northwest becom e less

dependent on foreign oil supplies.

Mission StatementMission Statement

Treasure Valley Renewable Resources, LLC

TVRR

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Alameda Drive

Oregon Eastern RR

Union Pacific RR

Electrical Substation

Main OfficeSecurity Gate

Loadout

WarehousePacking/Shipping

Grain Storage

Ethanol Plant

Future Research Facility

Storm WaterRetention Pond

Water TreatmentPlant

GrainProcessing

Milling of Barley

1 bushel = 50 pounds

One Bushel of Barley…One Bushel of Barley…35 pounds of Starch (70%)

10.5 pounds of ‘A’ Starch (30%)human foods – organic & natural

10.1 pounds of ‘B’ Starch (29%)ethanol production

and6.25 pounds of Protein (12.5%)

fish feed and/or human consumptionand

2 pounds of Beta Glucans (4.0%)anti-oxidant, assists immune system, lowers cholesterol,

aids in the reduction of colon cancerand

1.75 pounds of Bran A (3.5%)functional foods, nutraceuticals, cereals, fiber

supplements, meal replacement beveragesand

1.25 pounds of Bran B (2.5%)baking, grain based beverages, functional foods

and2 pounds of Bran C (4.0%)

soup & sauce thickeners, supplements, cerealsand/or

2 gallons of Ethanol (5.0%)and

13 pounds of CO2 (30%)

Innovative new processes are being created and existing ones adapted for the extraction and purification, or manufacture, of superior products from agricultural commodities. –USDA/ARS

Milling of Wheat

1 bushel = 60 pounds

One Bushel of Wheat…One Bushel of Wheat…42 pounds of Starch (70%)

ethanol production

and6.6 pounds of Protein [gluten] (11%)

fish feed and/or human consumption

and2.1 pounds of Bran A (3.5%)dietary fiber, breads & baked goods,

meal replacement beverages, nutraceuticals

and1.5 pounds of Bran B (2.5%)

functional foods, batters & breadings, cereals,sauces, grain based beverages

and2.4 pounds of Bran C (4.0%)

supplements, soup & sauce thickeners, cereals, enrichment to flour

and5.1 pounds of mill feed (8.5%)

livestock feed

and2.5 gallons of Ethanol (4.1%)

and17 pounds of CO2 (30%)

“Anything processors can do to add value right now is really imperative. With adding value to some of the commodities, we just consider the sky’s the limit.” – Regis Weiss, Heartland Wheat Growers plant manager – Russell, KS

One Bushel of Corn…One Bushel of Corn…32 lbs. of Starch (57%)

adhesives, detergents, crayons, chewing gum, degradable plastics

or33 lbs. of Sweetener (58%)

shoe polish, paper, soft drinks & juices, cereal, peanut butter, marshmellows

or2.68 gallons of Ethanol/Alcohol (4.7%)

motor fuel additive, alcoholic beverages, industrial alcohol

and1.6 lbs. of Corn Oil (2.8%)

cooking oil, margarine, mayonnaise, soups, soap, salad dressing, printing ink

and11.4 lbs. of 21% Protein Gluten Feed (20%)

livestock & poultry feed, pet food

and3 lbs. of 60% Gluten Meal (5.3%)

amino acids, poultry feed, fur cleaner

and17 lbs. of CO2 (30%)

Milling of Corn

1 bushel = 56 pounds

“There is an amazing number of goodies in the corn kernel. Right now wet-millers collectively are able to derive 40 different revenue streams from wet-milled corn. By contrast, dry grind plants make ethanol, dried distillers grains, and solubles.” -Jerry Larson, Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council

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“Thinking Outside the Kernel”

Longitudinal section of a kernel of Hulless Waxy Barley enlarged approximately 30 times

The Germ makes up about 2½% of the kernel. This is the embryo, or sprouting part of the seed. It can be separated and recovered as it contains fats and nutrients that have important nutraceutical value. Germ contains little protein or B-complex Vitamins, however it is high in thiamine.

The Bran Layers comprise about 14½% of the kernel. The Bran Layers contain Dietary Fiber and many important nutrients. The bran contains less than 20% of the protein, but the majority of the niacin and B-complex vitamins. For human and animal use, these nutrients are readily available in the digestive tract.

Comprises approximately 83% of the kernel. The Endosperm contains most of the barley protein and beta-glucan; there are also B-complex vitamins. The Endosperm is the starchy white interior of the kernel.

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Beta-GlucansHow Do They Work?

Beta-GlucansHow Do They Work?

Lowering LDL cholesterol andtrigylercerides can help reduce the chances of a stroke

Beta-glucan molecules act as stimulators for key immune cells and can aid the work of the immunesystem

When consumed prior to a meal, a feeling of fullness can be experienced as Beta-glucan soluble fiber expands in the stomach and reduces your appetite

Beta-glucans slow the rate of absorption of glucose (sugar) into the blood stream, helping to moderate highs and lows of blood sugar that affect energy levels and are especially harmful to diabetics

Beta-glucans are fermented by the healthy bifidobacteria and lactobacillus bacteria in the colon. The by-product of this important process is the biochemicals that form the key building blocks for the immune system. There is also evidence of a protection effect against colon cancer

Beta-glucan soluble fiber can help to lower the LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood, both known to be major risk factors for cardiovascular disease

Beta-glucan is non-digestible and travels through the stomach and small intestine without providing calories or extra nutrients

In the small intestine, beta-glucans do their best work, binding lipids (fats that can become cholesterol), bile acids, sugars, and toxins and helping sweep them out of the body

These soluble fibers absorb many times their weight in water and help to keep your digestive tract healthy and regular

Anti-oxidant effects from beta-glucans, certain vitamins, and flavonoids can protect against tissue damaging free radicals that contribute to aging and to many chronic diseases

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Beta-GlucansBeta-Glucans

On December 23, 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized use of a health claim for the role of beta-glucan soluble fiber from barley in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease helping reduce cholesterol.

On December 23, 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized use of a health claim for the role of beta-glucan soluble fiber from barley in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease helping reduce cholesterol.

Authorized use of the claim in barley food labeling was effective immediately. The FDA identified several sources of barley beta-glucan soluble fiber that are eligible for the claim:

whole grain barley barley bran

barley flakes barley gritsbarley flour barley meal

sieved barley meal pearl barley

Barley has a distinct advantage over some other grains in that beta-glucans soluble fiber is found throughout the entire barley kernel, whereas in some other grains, the fiber is only found in the outer bran layer. If these grains are processed, the fiber can be easily lost.

This is not the case with barley. Since the fiber is found throughout the barley kernel, even refined products such as barley flour contain beta-glucan soluble fiber, making barley a versatile and heart-healthy ingredient for commercial food applications.

Corn receiving & storage

Wheat receiving & storage

Barley receiving & storage

Debranning & Milling

Vital wheat gluten plant

Vital wheat gluten

CO2

Debranning & milling

Separation

Fiber & residual bran

Beta Glucan & soluble fiber

Protein powder

Biorefinery Flow ChartBiorefineryBiorefinery Flow ChartFlow Chart

starch

starch

Protein powder

Corn Oil

Water

Unique Processes

starch

Gasification Ethanol

Water Mill feed

Mill feed

Final Chilling

Biomass to Ethanol Symbolic SchematicBiomass to Ethanol Symbolic Schematic

Heater

Pyrolysis

Gasifier

Ash to Silo

Quench Cooling

Chilled Water

ProcessWater

Tar Recycle

Biomass Preprocess & Storage

Syngas

Proprietary Catalyst

Steam

Distillation

Alcohol Syngas

Separation

Ethanol Drying

Molecular Sieve

Ethanol Storage &Shipping

CO2

Hydrogen Fuel

MEA Recovery

CO2 Removal from Syngas

Excess HydrogenRemoval

Syngas Compressor

1650 psig

MEA

Ethanol Synthesis

Cyclones

Abrasion Machine

Grindstones inside abrasion machine

Vacuum

Cyclones – separate fine and course grain fractions

Debranning ProcessDebranning Process

Microscopical Photos of Wheat

Before Dampening After Dampening

After Friction After Abrasion

Jaroslav Balada, Chris Finlay, and John Hamilton

University of IdahoParma Experiment Station

Barley trialsJuly 2004

If you have any comments or would like further information, please contact:

804 NW 24th Street, Fruitland, Idaho 83619(behind Wilson Realty)

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 549, Fruitland, Idaho 83619

Phone: (208) 452-7807Fax: (208) 452-7809

Email: tvrr@fmtc.com

John HamiltonTVRR Project Manager

John HamiltonTVRR Project Manager

Treasure Valley Renewable Resources, LLC