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June 24, 2020

By-products: Bran and husks: For maximum product utilisation and cost-efficient increase of the nutritive value in animal feed

by Amandus Kahl GmbH, Germany
 

During the processing of cereals such as wheat, spelt and oats, different product components are produced in the respective production steps. In the grain husking and meal screening process, the main product to be processed is separated from its husk - also called bran. This by-product can be ideally used for further processing into animal feed.

Bran is the husk of the grain which may have a higher or lower starch content. This grain component is used, especially in the compound feed industry, for the production of animal feed. In order to compact the voluminous by-product, pelleting with Kahl flat die pelleting presses is the best option.

Pelleting of bran, and also husks, offers great advantages, especially with regard to storage and transport. While bran and husk can be stored relatively easily in large volumes, pelleting these products results in a higher bulk density, which reduces storage and transport costs and, thus, significantly increases economic efficiency.

The advantages of compaction with the Kahl flat die pelleting presses can also be found in the Kahl technology known worldwide. The press configuration holds a specific advantage for all products with a high fibre content, including bran and husk. Thanks to the Kahl flat die pelleting press, no pre-grinding is required. Such a by-product can therefore be pelleted easily and without great effort. A simple integration in the existing or new mill makes it possible to pellet the product and sell it as a valuable feed component, thereby increasing the nutritional value.


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