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1. Barley

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   Fodder and Feed Grain
   A substantial portion of the global barley harvest is directed toward livestock feed, particularly for ruminants. Hulled barley is utilized directly, while low-protein, high-fiber varieties are incorporated into feed mixes. While traditionally lower in protein than oats or corn, barley's rapid digestibility profile makes it favored for fattening programs in regions requiring rapid weight gain [2].
   Non-Food Uses

2. Cheese

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   The fundamental transformation in cheesemaking involves the enzymatic hydrolysis of kappa-casein, which destabilizes the micelles suspended in milk. This destabilization leads to the aggregation of casein proteins into a solid mass, the curd.
   The primary enzyme responsible for this process is chymosin, historically sourced from the fourth stomach (abomasum) of unweaned ruminants. Modern industrial production frequently employs [recombinant chymosin](/entries/recombinant-ch…

3. Dairy Products

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   The domestication of milch animals predates recorded history, with archaeological evidence suggesting formalized milk processing began approximately 9,000 years Before Present (BP) in the Fertile Crescent. Early methods focused on transforming perishable liquid milk into stable solids.
   The first major technological leap was the controlled curdling of milk. This was often achieved through the addition of acidic agents derived from fermented plant materials, or via the action of [rennet](/entries/rennet…

4. Grazer

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   Herbivory
   Ruminant
   Biomass accumulation
   Photosynthesis (Inverse Thermodynamics)/)