Golden’s finely ground peanut hulls are made of fibrous material, which is light to dark brown with no detectable odor.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Color: | Light to dark brown |
Odor: | Essentially none |
PH:
| 5-6 Bulk (typical 5.0) |
Moisture (Karl Fisher): | 6.5% Maximum (typical 6.0) |
Bulk density: | 12-14 lbs./CuFt. |
Carrying Capacity: Dry, Free Flowing: | |
Water: (wt/wt basis): | 51 – 52% |
Oil: (wt/wt basis): | 31 – 32% |
Absorption: | |
Water: (wt/wt basis): | 168% – 169% |
Oil: (wt/wt basis): | 90% – 91% |
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION:
Crude fiber: | 57.7% |
Protein:
| 6% – 8% |
Kjeldahl factor: | 5.46 |
Ash: | 0.02 |
Lignin, permanganatc: | 6.78% |
Cellulose: | 51 – 55% |
Total dry matter: | 12.7% |
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS:
Calories: | 350 per 100g |
Total carbohydrate: | 79% |
Dietary fiber, total: | 71g per 100g |
APPLICATIONS |
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Bedding materials (livestock and small animals) |
Feed ingredient |
Absorbent material |
Fiber ingredient |
Cellulosic products |
Inert filler products |
Extender products |
Soil additives |
Soil amendment products |
Alternative biomass fuel |
Lost circulation materials |