Physical and mechanical properties of sunflower meal
| Indicator name | Norm |
| Diameter of granules, mm | 6,0 ÷ 20,0 |
| Length of one granule, mm | 10,0 ÷ 26,0 |
| Mass fraction of granules passed through a 2 mm sieve, no more than | 5,5 |
| The bulk (poured) density, kg/m3, at least | 600,0 |
Physicochemical properties and safety indicators of sunflower meal
| Indicator name | Norm |
| Mass fraction of moisture and volatile substances, %, no more than | 11,0 |
|
Mass fraction of ashes undissolved in 10 % hydrochloric acid, based on dry substance, %, no more than |
1,0 |
|
Fat content and extractives in absolutely dry substance,%, no more than |
2,5 |
|
Impurities content (stones, glass, earth, etc.) |
not allowed |
| Mass fraction of metal impurities, %, no more than: particle size up to 2 mm included |
0,01 |
| Crude protein in the absolutely dry substance, %, no less than | 39,0 |
| Mass fraction of crude fiber, based on the dry substance,%, no more than | 23,0 |
| Solvent residue (Nefras), %, no more than | 0,08 |
Organoleptic characteristics of sunflower meal
| Name of metrics | Characteristics of meal |
| Appearance | Pellets - granules of cylindrical shape |
| Color | Gray |
| Taste | Characteristic for sunflower meal without any foreign smell (spit, mildew, burnt) |
Sunflower meal is a by-product of sunflower oil production obtained after pressing and extraction of sunflower seeds. It is an indispensable high-protein additive used in manufacturing of feeds for cattle, pigs, poultry as it contains not only natural proteins but also cellulose, E and B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus and other mineral substances.
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