Soybean Meal
Specifications:
Origin: India
Crude Protein: 44.0% – 46.0%
Moisture Content: Max 12.0%
Crude Fat (Oil): 0.5% – 1.5%
Crude Fiber: 6.0% – 7.0%
Total Ash: Max 7.0%
Sand/Silica: Max 1.0%
Metabolizable Energy: ~2,250 kcal/kg
General Physical Description:
- Appearance: Typically found as irregular flakes, coarse crumbles, or a uniform meal.
- Colour: Ranges from light tan to golden yellow.
- Note: A very pale Colour indicates under-toasting (active anti-nutritional factors), while a dark brown Colour suggests over-toasting (damaged amino acids).
- Texture: Free-flowing and non-clumping. It should not be dusty or contain excessive “fines” unless specified as a fine-ground meal.
- Odour: Fresh, slightly nutty, and characteristic of toasted soy. It must be free from any chemical (hexane), musty, or fermented smells.
- Purity: 100% soy origin, free from stones, weed seeds, or other oilseed contaminants (like castor or mahua).