Process for Manufacturing a Feed Composition

摘要

In the steam pelleting of feed components which include starch, the addition of an alpha-amylase to the raw material meal can reduce energy consumption (energy input) in the feed press, and increase the throughput (capacity per hour), and it may be possible to reduce the temperature in the pellet press.

主权项

1. A process for manufacturing a pelleted feed composition comprising the steps of:
a) mixing feed components comprising starch with an alpha-amylase, b) steam treating the mixture (a) to a water content below 20% by weight, and c) pressing the steam treated mixture (b) to form pellets, at conditions so as to reduce energy consumption in step (c) compared to a process without the alpha-amylase.