Wheat bran pellets

Wheat bran pellets are made from wheat bran, a by-product of flour and grits production, which predominantly consists of husks and variable proportions of the endosperm, by adding a suitable binder (e.g. 1 - 3% of molasses, fat or colloidal clays) and then pressing the composition under high pressure in pelletizing machines or extruders to form cylindrically shaped pellets. From a transportation standpoint, pellets generally have the same characteristics as the original plant residues, in particular in terms of the product's oil and water content. A distinction is drawn between expeller pellets and extraction meal pellets depending on their origin.

Quality / Duration of storage

Wheat bran pellets are light gray in color. A darker or brownish color is indicative of excessively high temperatures during processing or excessively long storage.

Product intended for shipping must be adequately matured. The time required for maturing is determined by the oil content. On the other hand, stored product from the previous year's harvest should not be accepted.

The consignor must provide certificates relating to the moisture and residual oil content and the maturing time of the product. Confirmation or certification should also be obtained as to whether the starting material is expeller or extraction meal. Residual oil contents of < 1.5% indicate extraction meal, while higher oil contents indicate expeller.

Intended use

Wheat bran pellets are primarily used as a feedstuff, preferably for cattle.