Fraction de tourteaux d’extraction de tournesol pauvre en cellulose et riche en protéines

What it is. Product obtained from sunflower seed extraction meal by grinding and fractionation (sieving and turbo-separation) of dehulled sunflower seed extraction meal. This process yields a fraction with lower crude fibre and higher protein content than standard sunflower meal.

What it is for. This fraction is generally used as a protein source in compound feed, replacing or supplementing standard sunflower meal when higher protein and lower fibre levels are required. It can be of interest in formulations for species less tolerant of fibre, where crude fibre content must be limited while maintaining a plant protein contribution. Inclusion level is adjusted according to the diet's protein and fibre targets.

Points to watch. Minimum crude protein content is 45% and maximum crude fibre content is 8%, both on an 8% moisture basis; these values should be checked against each batch's analysis sheet. As with any oilseed meal fraction, composition may vary depending on the raw material and processing conditions, which warrants quality control upon receipt.