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Feather Meal
- Origin
- Saudi Arabia, Hungary, United States, Brazil
- HS Code
- -
Basic Info
- Physical State
- Solid
- Appearance / Color
- Light tan to grey powder
- Odor
- Characteristic feather
- Moisture Content (%)
- <8%
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- Hydrolyzed feather meal; HFM
- Total Plate Count (TPC)
- <500,000 CFU/g
- Yeast & Mould
- <50,000 CFU/g
- E. Coli
- <100 CFU/g
- Salmonella
- Negative/25g
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Packaging Size
- 50 kg
- Packaging Type
- PP woven bag
- Storage Conditions
- Cool, dry; pest-free
- Halal Certification
- Available on request
- ISO / HACCP
- Yes
- Food Grade / Regulatory Status
- Feed grade
- Crude Protein (%, min)
- 80% min
- Crude Fat / Ether Extract (%, max)
- 2.5% max
- Ash Content — Feed (%, max)
- 3.0% max
- Pepsin Digestibility (%, min)
- 75% min
- Lysine Content (%, min)
- 1.8%
- Antioxidant Treatment
- None or as specified
- TSE/BSE Compliance Declaration
- N/A (poultry)
- Species of Origin Declaration
- Poultry feathers (hydrolyzed)
- Aflatoxin B1
- Not applicable
- Heavy Metals — Feed (As, Pb, Hg, Cd)
- Compliant
- Dioxins & PCBs (pg WHO-TEQ/g fat)
- Compliant
Categories
Technical Document
Brief Overview
Feather meal, created by treating poultry feathers using hydrolysis and rendering techniques, stands as a potent protein source containing roughly 80-85% crude protein. Its amino acid makeup, particularly cysteine and methionine, holds high esteem. This concentrated nutrient finds extensive use in crafting animal feed, notably benefiting poultry and swine diets by supporting their growth and overall health.
Manufacturing Process
The feather meal production process follows a systematic approach. Initially, poultry feathers, a byproduct of poultry processing, are gathered from facilities. These feathers undergo meticulous cleaning to eliminate any foreign materials and contaminants. A pivotal phase involves hydrolysis, where the feathers are subjected to high-pressure steam and/or alkaline elements. This process disintegrates the protein structure within the feathers, yielding smaller peptides and amino acids. The resulting hydrolyzed material is dried and often further refined to achieve the desired texture and size. Rigorous quality control measures are implemented to ensure adherence to established standards concerning protein content, amino acid profiles, and the absence of impurities. The end product is a high-protein feed ingredient prized for its abundance in amino acids, rendering it ideal for animal feeds. Particularly favored in poultry and swine diets, it significantly contributes to promoting growth and overall animal health.
