Corn Gluten Meal
Corn Gluten Meal for animal feed, supplied from audited Chinese mills with a full specification and certificate of analysis on enquiry.
About this ingredient
Corn gluten meal is the concentrated protein fraction left after starch and germ are separated in wet milling. It is one of the densest plant proteins in common use, and it carries a high level of xanthophyll, the pigment that drives yolk colour in layers and skin colour in broilers.
It is low in lysine relative to its crude protein, so it complements soybean meal rather than replacing it. Formulators generally cap inclusion and balance with a lysine source. Ask for the xanthophyll figure alongside protein, because for most layer producers that pigment is half the reason they are buying it.
Where it is used
- Layer diets, where yolk pigmentation is priced
- Broiler finisher diets for skin colour
- Pet food, as a concentrated plant protein
- Aqua feed, where pigment and protein are both wanted
Formulation note
Corn gluten meal is normally included at moderate levels and balanced with lysine. When it is being bought for layer pigmentation, set the formulation target on xanthophyll as well as protein.
Specification on request
We have not published a full specification sheet for this ingredient yet. Send us your tonnage and destination port and we will return the complete specification, a recent certificate of analysis and a delivered price.
Buying Corn Gluten Meal from China
- Minimum order: one container.
- Terms: FOB Chinese port or CIF your destination port.
- Packing: standard export bags, with jumbo bags or custom packing on request.
- Shelf life: 8 months when stored dry and sealed.
- Quality: every lot is tested before shipment, and SGS, Intertek or CCIC inspection can be arranged at the load port.
- Documents: certificate of analysis, commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin, plus health or phytosanitary certificates where your import rules require them.
Frequently asked questions
Why is corn gluten meal used in layer feed?
It combines dense protein with a high xanthophyll content, the yellow pigment that drives egg yolk colour.
Can corn gluten meal replace soybean meal?
Not fully. It is low in lysine relative to its protein, so it complements soybean meal rather than replacing it.
What should the certificate of analysis include?
Crude protein, moisture, xanthophyll, and mycotoxin results, particularly aflatoxin and zearalenone.
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Fermented Soybean Meal
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Tell us the product, the tonnage and the port
Send those three things and we come back with a delivered price, a full specification and a recent certificate of analysis. Usually the same working day.