Fermented Cotton Seed meal

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Fermented Cotton Seed Meal

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

  1. 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%.
  2. Enhanced Protein Quality: Fermentation can increase the availability of amino acids in the cottonseed meal, thus improving the overall protein quality.
  3. 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