Nutritive value found in Palm Kernel Expeller

Palm Kernel Expeller is a protein feed and with its high fibre content it is often considered as suitable for feeding of ruminants. Palm Kernel Expeller was ranked a little higher than copra expeller but lower than fish meal and groundnut expeller especially in its protein value (Devendra, 1977). The nutrient composition of Palm Kernel Expeller is presented in Table 1.

 

Main difference between the palm kernel extraction meal and the expeller pressed type is in the ether extract or oil content. The oil content of the former is low, around 0.5 to 3%, while that in the latter is higher and ranges between 5 to 12%, depending on the extent of oil extraction. No difference can be found in the crude protein contents between the two types, which range from 14.6 to 16.0% on dry matter basis.