Abstract: The present study was conducted to examined the quality of commercially available canola meals (CM) using potassium hydroxide (KOH) solubility test. A total number of 30 samples from different traders were obtained over a period of one year and analyzed for chemical composition and KOH solubility. It was observed that mean CP content and KOH soluble protein was 35.39 and 74.41%, respectively. Moreover, 10% of the samples unsuccessful to fulfill acceptable KOH soluble protein range of 70-85% thus indicating excess or under heat treatment. This cautions for ensuring strict quality control of CM before incorporating into compound feeds for monogestric especially for poultry.
Keywords: Canola meal, potassium hydro-oxide, protein solubility, quality.
Title: Canola meal in poultry nutrition; solubility test to determine its protein quality
Author: Muhammad Waseem Birmani, Aamir Nawab, Muhammad Waseem Ghani, Gaowen, Wenchao Liu, Mei Xiao, Lilong An
International Journal of Life Sciences Research
ISSN 2348-313X (Print), ISSN 2348-3148 (online)
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