Fermented Cotton Seed meal
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Fermented cottonseed meal is a byproduct of oil extraction from cottonseed and then further processed through fermentation. This fermentation process involves the use of specific microorganisms, typically a consortium of high cell count symbiotic organisms , to break down the high molecular weight proteins. The resulting product is often used in animal feed and has several potential benefits.
Major Anti-Nutritional factors in Conventional Cottonseed Meal:
- Gossypol
- Non-Starch Polysaccharide (NSP)
- Lower Fiber Digestibility
- Lower Protein Digestibility
Benefits of Fermentation over Cottonseed Meal
- Improved Nutrient Utilization: Fermentation can break down anti-nutritional factors present in cottonseed meal, such as Gossypol, NSP. Gossypol content is observed to be reduced by upto 95%.
- Enhanced Protein Quality: Fermentation can increase the availability of amino acids in the cottonseed meal, thus improving the overall protein quality.
- Improved Palatability: Fermented cottonseed meal often has a more pleasant smell and taste compared to raw cottonseed meal, which can enhance its acceptance by animals.
Specifications for Fermented Cottonseed Meal:
Parameters |
Specs |
Protein %, ≥ |
48 |
Fibre %, ≤ |
11 |
Ash %, ≤ |
7 |
Fat %, ≤ |
0.5 |
Moisture %, ≤ |
11 |
Ph |
6.6 |
Ether Extract % ≤ |
1.0 |
Gossypol PPM ≤ |
15 |
Digestibility % ≥ |
85 |
Total Acid % ≥ |
3 |