Citrus pellets are an animal feed produced from byproducts of citrus processing.Goodrich, R.M. and Braddock, R.J. 2005. Dried Citrus Pellets: The Primary By-Product of Citrus Processing. Florida Cooperative Extension Services, EDIS FS133
Use Used for feedstuff, especially for dairy cattle, fattened beef cattle and sheep.
Processing They are produced from the peel, pulp and seeds of several species of citrus, dried, and processed with a binder (e.g., 1-3% of molasses, fat or colloidal clays), and extruded into pellets (typically 6 mm diameter; 2.5 cm max length).Summary from the Transport Information Service (TIS) from the German Insurance Association (GDV e.V.) - from the point of view of a material which is transported on container ships - http://www.tis-gdv.de/tis_e/ware/futter/pellets/citrus/citrus.htm
See also Compound feed Fodder Pellet mill
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