{"id":6905745047618,"title":"60% OFF TODAY! Ingeo Corn Combed Top - 1 ounce - sold by Jessica","handle":"copy-of-ingeo-corn-combed-top-4-ounces-sold-by-jessica","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/thumbs.dreamstime.com\/b\/vol-sale-sign-set-red-white-background-percent-off-headi-heading-design-banner-poster-discounts-concept-vector-98519878.jpg\" width=\"239\" height=\"239\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 ounce - all vegan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngeo is a brand of biopolymer made from fermented corn starch. It is primarily used to create a range of biodegradable and compostable products, such as packaging materials, textiles, and more. The process of making Ingeo corn fiber involves several key steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn Starch Extraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The process starts with the extraction of corn starch from corn kernels. Corn is first cleaned and milled to separate the starch from other components like protein and fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The extracted corn starch is then subjected to a fermentation process. During fermentation, specific microorganisms (usually bacteria) are added to the starch. These microorganisms consume the starch and convert it into lactic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactic Acid Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactic acid is a key intermediate product in the production of Ingeo. It is produced through the fermentation process and serves as the building block for the polymer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolymerization:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lactic acid is then polymerized to create polylactic acid (PLA), which is the main component of Ingeo. This polymerization process involves linking together many lactic acid molecules to form long chains, creating a biodegradable and thermoplastic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePelletization:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PLA is typically processed into pellets or resin, which can be easily used in various manufacturing processes, such as extrusion, injection molding, or fiber spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing into Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e To make corn fiber from Ingeo, the PLA pellets are typically melted and extruded through spinnerets to form continuous filaments. These filaments can then be further processed to create fibers that can be woven or knitted into textiles or used in various other applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngeo corn fiber is known for its sustainability because it is derived from renewable resources (corn), and it is biodegradable and compostable under the right conditions. 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It is primarily used to create a range of biodegradable and compostable products, such as packaging materials, textiles, and more. The process of making Ingeo corn fiber involves several key steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn Starch Extraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The process starts with the extraction of corn starch from corn kernels. Corn is first cleaned and milled to separate the starch from other components like protein and fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The extracted corn starch is then subjected to a fermentation process. During fermentation, specific microorganisms (usually bacteria) are added to the starch. These microorganisms consume the starch and convert it into lactic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactic Acid Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactic acid is a key intermediate product in the production of Ingeo. It is produced through the fermentation process and serves as the building block for the polymer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolymerization:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lactic acid is then polymerized to create polylactic acid (PLA), which is the main component of Ingeo. This polymerization process involves linking together many lactic acid molecules to form long chains, creating a biodegradable and thermoplastic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePelletization:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PLA is typically processed into pellets or resin, which can be easily used in various manufacturing processes, such as extrusion, injection molding, or fiber spinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing into Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e To make corn fiber from Ingeo, the PLA pellets are typically melted and extruded through spinnerets to form continuous filaments. These filaments can then be further processed to create fibers that can be woven or knitted into textiles or used in various other applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngeo corn fiber is known for its sustainability because it is derived from renewable resources (corn), and it is biodegradable and compostable under the right conditions. It has found applications in a variety of industries, including clothing, food packaging, disposable tableware, and more, as a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e"}