Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethanol?
Ethanol is a liquid alcohol that consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It can be produced from any biological feedstock (for example, cereal grain) that contains sugar or materials that can be converted into sugar, such as starch. In Canada, ethanol is currently distilled primarily from grains such as corn and wheat. Ethanol can also be produced from cellulose materials such as agricultural and wood wastes, and fast-growing trees and grasses, although cellulosic ethanol technologies are still being developed and are not yet cost-competitive with conventional production processes.