Description
Corn gluten meal is a uniform, fine powder of yellow-orange color. It has a fresh, cereal smell. It is a by-product obtained in the wet milling process of corn during the production of corn starch.
Corn protein is rich in protein and methionine, a valuable ingredient for laying hens. The relatively high content of yellow xanthophylls makes it a popular choice for poultry pigmentation. It is often found in the form of dried corn gluten.
| Physical and chemical characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Homogeneous, fine powder |
| Smell | The fresh scent of cereals |
| Color | Yellow to orange |
| Calcium, g/kg | 0.28 |
| Starch | 1,1 |
| Fiber | 0.9 |
| Protein | At least 55-60% |
| Humidity | Max 10-12% |
| Magnesium, g/kg | 0.9 |
| Potassium, g/kg | 1,1 |
| Sodium, g/kg | 0.9 |
| Allergens | The product is free from allergens |
| GMO | The product does not contain and is not produced from genetically modified organisms. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place |
Properly stored corn gluten meal retains its nutritional value for 6 to 12 months, and for the best pigment content it should be used within 3 months of production.
Salsal Trading SA supplies corn gluten flour in 25 kg bags, Big Bags and in bulk.
Corn gluten meal is most often used as a feed raw material for farm animals, fish, and also as pet food. Feed gluten provides animals with protein, energy, and is highly digestible. Corn gluten feed is used as a potential alternative to other protein sources such as soybean meal , fish meal , meat and bone meal.
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