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Commission Regulation (EU) No 68/2013 of 16 January 2013 on the Catalogue of feed materials (Text with EEA relevance)

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[F1PART C U.K. List of feed materials

1. Cereal grains and products derived thereof U.K.

a

The name may be supplemented by the cereal species.

b

Please note that maize can either be referred to as such or as corn

c

If this product has been subject to a finer milling the word fine may be added to the name or the name may be replaced by a corresponding denomination.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
1.1.1 Barley Grains of Hordeum vulgare L. It may be rumen protected
1.1.2 Barley, puffed Product obtained from milled or broken barley by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure Starch
1.1.3 Barley, roasted Product of barley roasting process which is partially roasted with low colour

Starch, if > 10 %

Crude protein, if > 15 %

1.1.4 Barley flakes Product obtained by steaming or infra red micronisation and rolling dehusked barley. It may contain a small proportion of barley husks. It may be rumen protected. Starch
1.1.5 Barley fibre Product of barley starch manufacture. It consists of particles of endosperm and principally of fibre.

Crude fibre

Crude protein, if > 10 %

1.1.6 Barley hulls Product of ethanol-starch manufacture after dry milling, screening and dehulling of barley grains

Crude fibre

Crude protein, if > 10 %

1.1.7 Barley middlings Product obtained during the processing of screened, dehusked barley into pearl barley, semolina or flour. It consists principally of particles of endosperm with fine fragments of outer skins and some grain screenings.

Crude fibre

Starch

1.1.8 Barley protein Product from barley obtained after starch and bran separation. It consists principally of protein. Crude protein
1.1.9 Barley protein feed Product from barley obtained after starch separation. It consists principally of protein and particles of endosperm.

Moisture, if < 45 % or > 60 %

If moisture < 45 %:

  • Crude protein

  • Starch

1.1.10 Barley solubles Product from barley obtained after wet protein and starch extraction Crude protein
1.1.11 Barley bran Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened grains of dehusked barley. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which the greater part of the endosperm has been removed. Crude fibre
1.1.12 Liquid barley starch Secondary starch fraction from the production of starch from barley

If moisture < 50 %:

  • Starch

1.1.13 Malting barley screenings Product from mechanical screening (size fractionation) consisting of undersized barley kernels and fractions of barley kernels separated before the malting process

Crude fibre

Crude ash if > 2,2 %

1.1.14 Malting barley and malt fines Product consisting of fractions of barley kernels and malt separated during the production of malt Crude fibre
1.1.15 Malting barley husks Product from malting barley cleaning consisting of fractions of husk and fines Crude fibre
1.1.16 Barley distillers solids, wet Product of ethanol manufacture from barley. It contains solid feed fraction from distillation.

Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 %

If moisture < 65 %:

  • Crude protein

1.1.17 Barley distillers solubles, wet Product of ethanol manufacture from barley. It contains soluble feed fraction from distillation.

Moisture, if < 45 % or > 70 %

If moisture < 45 %:

  • Crude protein

1.1.18 Malt a Product from germinated cereals, dried, milled and/or extracted
1.1.19 Malt rootlets a Product from malting cereals germination and malt cleaning consisting of rootlets, cereal fines, husks and small broken malted cereal grains. It may be milled.
1.2.1 Maize b Grains of Zea mays L. ssp. mays . It may be rumen protected.
1.2.2 Maize flakes b Product obtained by steaming or infra red micronising and rolling dehusked maize. It may contain a small proportion of maize husks. Starch
1.2.3 Maize middlings b Product of the manufacture of flour or semolina from maize. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which less of the endosperm has been removed than in maize bran. It may contain some maize germ fragments.

Crude fibre

Starch

Crude fat if > 5 %

1.2.4 Maize bran b Product of the manufacture of flour or semolina from maize. It consists principally of outer skins and some maize germ fragments, with some endosperm particles. Crude fibre
1.2.5 Maize cobs b Central core of a maize ear. It may include small quantities of maize and spathes which might not have been removed during mechanical harvesting.

Crude fibre

Starch

1.2.6 Maize screenings b Fraction of maize kernels separated by the screening process at product intake
1.2.7 Maize fibre b Product from the manufacture of maize starch. It consists principally of fibre.

Moisture, if < 50 % or > 70 %

If moisture < 50 %:

  • Crude fibre

1.2.8 Maize gluten b Product from the manufacture of maize starch. It consists principally of gluten obtained during separation of starch.

Moisture, if < 70 % or > 90 %

If moisture < 70 %:

  • Crude protein

1.2.9 Maize gluten feed b Product obtained during the manufacture of maize starch. It is composed of bran and maize solubles. The product may also include broken maize and residues from oil extraction of maize germs. Other products derived from starch and from the refining or fermentation of starch products may be added.

Moisture, if < 40 % or > 65 %

If moisture < 40 %:

  • Crude protein

  • Crude fibre

  • Starch

1.2.10 Maize germ b Product of the manufacture of semolina, flour or starch from maize. It consists predominately of maize germ, outer skins and parts of the endosperm.

Moisture, if < 40 % or > 60 %

If moisture < 40 %:

  • Crude protein

  • Crude fat

1.2.11 Maize germ expeller b Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing processed maize germ to which parts of the endosperm and testa may still adhere

Crude protein

Crude fat

1.2.12 Maize germ meal b Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of processed maize germ. Crude protein
1.2.13 Crude maize germ oil b Oil obtained from maize germ Moisture, if > 1 %
1.2.14 Maize, puffed b Product obtained from milled or broken maize by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure Starch
1.2.15 Maize steep liquor b Concentrated liquid fraction from the steeping process of corn

Moisture, if < 45 % or > 65 %

If moisture < 45 %:

  • Crude protein

1.2.16 Sweet corn silage b By-product of the sweet corn processing industry, composed of centre cobs, husks, base of the kernels, chopped and drained or pressed. Generated by chopping sweet corn cobs, husks and leaves, with presence of sweet corn kernels. Crude fibre
1.2.17 Crushed degerminated (degermed) Maize b Product obtained by degermination of crushed maize. It consists principally of endosperm fragments and may contain some maize germ and outer skin particles.

Crude fibre

Starch

1.2.18 Maize grits b Hard, flinty portions of ground maize containing little or no bran or germs.

Crude fibre

Starch

1.3.1 Millet Grains of Panicum miliaceum L.
1.4.1 Oats Grains of Avena sativa L. and other cultivars of oats
1.4.2 Dehulled oats Dehulled grains of oats. It may be steam treated.
1.4.3 Oat flakes Product obtained by steaming or infra red micronising and rolling dehusked oats. It may contain a small proportion of oat husks. Starch
1.4.4 Oat middlings Product obtained during the processing of screened, dehusked oats into oat groats and flour. It consists principally of oat bran and some endosperm.

Crude fibre

Starch

1.4.5 Oat bran Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened grains of dehusked oat. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and particles of grain from which the greater part of the endosperm has been removed. Crude fibre
1.4.6 Oat hulls Product obtained during dehulling of oat grains Crude fibre
1.4.7 Oat, puffed Product obtained from milled or broken oat by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure Starch
1.4.8 Oat groats Cleaned oats with the hull removed

Crude fibre

Starch

1.4.9 Oat flour Product obtained by milling of oat grains

Crude fibre

Starch

1.4.10 Fodder oat flour Oats product with high content in starch, after decortication Crude fibre
1.4.11 Oat feed Product obtained during the processing of screened, dehusked oats into oat groats and flour. It consists principally of oat bran and some endosperm. Crude Fibre
1.5.1 Quinoa seed, extracted Cleaned whole seed of the quinoa plant ( Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) from which the saponin contained in the seeds outer layer has been removed
1.6.1 Broken rice Part of rice kernel of Oryza sativa L. with a length less than three-quarters of a whole kernel. The rice may have been parboiled. Starch
1.6.2 Milled rice Husked rice from which almost all the bran and embryo have been removed during rice milling. The rice may have been parboiled. Starch
1.6.3 Pre-gelatinised rice Product obtained from milled or broken rice by pre-gelatinisation Starch
1.6.4 Extruded rice Product obtained by extruding rice flour Starch
1.6.5 Rice flakes Product obtained by flaking pre-gelatinised rice kernels or broken kernels Starch
1.6.6 Husked rice Paddy ( Oryza sativa L.) from which the husk only has been removed. It may be parboiled. The processes of husking and handling may result in some loss of bran.

Starch

Crude fibre

1.6.7 Ground fodder rice Product obtained by grinding fodder rice, consisting either of green, chalky or unripe grains, sifted out during the milling of husked rice, or of normal husked grains which are yellow or spotted Starch
1.6.8 Rice flour Product obtained by grinding milled rice. The rice may have been parboiled. Starch
1.6.9 Husked rice, flour Product obtained by grinding husked rice. The rice may have been parboiled.

Starch

Crude fibre

1.6.10 Rice bran Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of the outer layers of the kernel (pericarp, seed coat, nucleus, aleurone) with part of the germ. The rice may have been parboiled or extruded. Crude fibre
1.6.11 Rice bran with calcium carbonate Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of the outer layers of the kernel (pericarp, seed coat, nucleus, aleurone) with part of the germ. It may contain up to 23 % of calcium carbonate used as processing aid. The rice may have been parboiled.

Crude fibre

Calcium carbonate

1.6.12 Defatted rice bran Rice bran resulting from oil extraction. It may be rumen protected Crude fibre
1.6.13 Rice bran oil Oil extracted from stabilised rice bran
1.6.14 Rice middlings Product of rice flour and starch production, obtained by dry or wet milling and sieving. It consists principally of starch, protein, fat and fibre. The rice may have been parboiled. May contain up to 0,25 % sodium and up to 0,25 % sulphate.

Starch, if > 20 %

Crude protein, if > 10 %

Crude fat, if > 5 %

Crude fibre

1.6.15 Rice middlings with calcium carbonate Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of particles of aleurone layer and endosperm. It may contain up 23 % of calcium carbonate used as processing aid. The rice may have been parboiled.

Starch

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

Calcium carbonate

1.6.16 Rice Grains of Oryza sativa L. It may be rumen protected
1.6.17 Rice germ Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of the embryo

Crude fat

Crude protein

1.6.18 Rice germ expeller Product remaining after rice germ has been crushed to expel the oil

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

1.6.20 Rice protein Product of rice starch production, obtained by wet milling sieving, separation, concentration and drying Crude protein
1.6.21 Liquid rice feed Concentrated liquid product of wet milling and sieving rice Starch
1.6.22 Rice, puffed Product obtained by expanding rice kernels or broken kernels Starch
1.6.23 Rice, fermented Product obtained by fermentation of rice Starch
1.6.24 Malformed rice, milled/chalky rice, milled Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of malformed kernels and/or chalky kernels and/or damaged kernels and/or naturally coloured kernel (green, red, yellow), and/or normal husked grain, whole or broken. It may be parboiled. Starch
1.6.25 Immature rice, milled Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of immature and/or chalky kernels Starch
1.7.1 Rye Grains of Secale cereale L.
1.7.2 Rye middlings Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened rye. It consists principally of particles of endosperm, with fine fragments of the outer skins and some miscellaneous parts of the grain.

Starch

Crude fibre

1.7.3 Rye feed Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened rye. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins, and of particles of grain from which less of the endosperm has been removed than in rye bran.

Starch

Crude fibre

1.7.4 Rye bran Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened rye. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins, and of particles of grain from which most of the endosperm has been removed

Starch

Crude fibre

1.8.1 Sorghum; [Milo] Grains/seeds of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
1.8.2 Sorghum white Grains of specific cultivars of Sorghum with a white seed coat.
1.8.3 Sorghum feed Dried product obtained during the separation of sorghum starch. It consists principally of bran. The product may also include dried residues of maceration water and germs could be added Crude protein
1.9.1 Spelt Grains of spelt Triticum spelta L., Triticum dicoccum Schrank, Triticum monococcum
1.9.2 Spelt bran Product of the manufacture of spelt flour. It consists principally of outer skins and some spelt germ fragments, with some endosperm particles. Crude fibre
1.9.3 Spelt hulls Product obtained during dehulling of spelt grains Crude fibre
1.9.4 Spelt middlings Product obtained during the processing of screened, dehulled spelt into spelt flour. It consists principally of particles of endosperm with fine fragments of the outer skins and some grain screenings.

Crude fibre

Starch

1.10.1 Triticale Grains of Triticum × Secale cereale L. Hybrid
1.11.1 Wheat Grains of Triticum aestivum L., Triticum durum Desf. and other wheat cultivars. It may be rumen protected.
1.11.2 Wheat rootlets Product from malting wheat germination and malt cleaning consisting of rootlets, cereal fines, husks and small broken malted wheat grains
1.11.3 Wheat, pre-gelatinised Product obtained from milled or broken wheat by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure Starch
1.11.4 Wheat middlings Product of flour manufacture obtained from screened grains of wheat or dehusked spelt. It consists principally of particles of endosperm with fine fragments of the outer skins and some grain screenings.

Crude fibre

Starch

1.11.5 Wheat flakes Product obtained by steaming or infrared micronising and rolling dehusked wheat. It may contain a small proportion of wheat husks. It may be rumen protected.

Crude fibre

Starch

1.11.6 Wheat feed Product of flour or malting manufacture obtained from screened grains of wheat or dehusked spelt. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which less of the endosperm has been removed than in wheat bran. Crude fibre
1.11.7 Wheat bran c Product of flour or malting manufacture obtained from screened grains of wheat or dehusked spelt. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which the greater part of the endosperm has been removed. Crude fibre
1.11.8 Malted fermented wheat particles Product obtained by the combined processes of malting and fermentation of wheat and wheat bran. The product is then dried and ground.

Starch

Crude fibre

1.11.10 Wheat fibre Fibre extracted from wheat processing. It consists principally of fibre.

Moisture, if < 60 % or > 80 %

If moisture < 60 %:

  • Crude fibre

1.11.11 Wheat germ Product of flour milling consisting essentially of wheat germ, rolled or otherwise, to which fragments of endosperm and outer skin may still adhere

Crude protein

Crude fat

1.11.12 Wheat germ, fermented Product of fermentation of wheat germ

Crude protein

Crude fat

1.11.13 Wheat germ expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing wheat germ ( Triticum aestivum L., Triticum durum Desf. and other wheat cultivars and dehusked spelt ( Triticum spelta L., Triticum dicoccum Schrank, Triticum monococcum L.)) to which parts of the endosperm and testa may still adhere Crude protein
1.11.15 Wheat protein Wheat protein extracted during starch or ethanol production, maybe partially hydrolysed Crude protein
1.11.16 Wheat gluten feed Product from the manufacture of wheat starch and gluten. It consists of bran, from which the germ may have been partially removed. Wheat solubles, broken wheat and other products derived from starch and from the refining or fermentation of starch products may be added.

Moisture, if < 45 % or > 60 %

If moisture < 45 %:

  • Crude protein

  • Starch

1.11.18 Vital wheat gluten Wheat protein characterised by high viscoelasticity as hydrated, with minimum 80 % protein (N × 6,25) and maximum 2 % ash on dry substance Crude protein
1.11.19 Liquid wheat starch Product obtained from the production of starch/glucose and gluten from wheat

Moisture, if < 65 % or > 85 %

If moisture < 65 %:

  • Starch

1.11.20 Wheat starch containing protein, partially de-sugared Product obtained during the production of wheat starch mainly comprising partially sugared starch, the soluble proteins and other soluble parts of the endosperm

Crude protein

Starch

Total sugars calculated as sucrose

1.11.21 Wheat solubles Product of wheat obtained after wet protein and starch extraction. May be hydrolysed

Moisture if < 55 % or > 85 %

If moisture < 55 %:

  • Crude protein

1.11.22 Wheat yeast concentrate Wet by-product that is released after the fermentation of wheat starch for alcohol production

Moisture, if < 60 % or > 80 %

If moisture < 60 %:

  • Crude protein

1.11.23 Malting wheat screenings Product from mechanical screening (size fractionation) consisting of undersized wheat kernels and fractions of wheat kernels separated before the malting process Crude fibre
1.11.24 Malting wheat and malt fines Product consisting of fractions of wheat kernels and malt separated during the production of malt Crude fibre
1.11.25 Malting wheat husks Product from malting wheat cleaning consisting of fractions of husk and fines Crude fibre
1.12.2 Grain flour a Flour from milling grains

Starch

Crude fibre

1.12.3 Grain protein concentrate a Concentrate and dried product obtained from grain after starch removal through yeast fermentation Crude protein
1.12.4 Cereal grains screenings a Products from mechanical screening (size fractionation) consisting of small grains and fractions of grain kernels, which may be germinated, separated before further processing of the grain. The products contain more crude fibre (e.g. hulls) than the unfractionated cereals. Crude fibre
1.12.5 Grain germ a Product of flour milling and the manufacture of starch consisting principally of grain germ, rolled or otherwise, to which fragments of endosperm and outer skin may still adhere

Crude protein,

Crude fat

1.12.6 Grain spent wash syrup a Product of grain obtained through the evaporation of the concentrate of the spent wash from the fermentation and distillation of grain used in the production of grain spirit

Moisture, if < 45 % or > 70 %

If moisture < 45 %:

  • Crude protein

1.12.7 Moist distillers' grains a Moist product consisting in the solid fraction by centrifugation and/or filtration of spent wash from fermented and distilled grains used in the production of grain spirit

Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 %

If moisture < 65 %:

  • Crude protein

1.12.8 Concentrated distillers solubles a Moist product from production of alcohol by fermentation and distilling a mash of wheat and sugar syrup after previous separation of bran and gluten. It may contain dead cells and/or parts of the fermentation micro-organisms.

Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 %

If moisture < 65 %:

  • Crude protein, if > 10 %

1.12.9 Distillers' grains and solubles a Product obtained when producing alcohol by fermentation and distilling grain mash of cereals and/or other starchy and sugar containing products. They may contain dead cells and/or parts of the fermentation micro-organisms. May contain 2 % sulphate. It may be rumen protected.

Moisture, if < 60 % or > 80 %

If moisture < 60 %:

  • Crude protein

1.12.10 Distillers' dried grains Product of alcohol distillation obtained by drying solid residues of fermented grains. It may be rumen protected. Crude protein
1.12.11 Distillers' dark grains a ; [Distillers' dried grains and solubles] a Product of alcohol distillation obtained by drying solid residues of fermented grains to which pot ale syrup or evaporated spent wash has been added. It may be rumen protected. Crude protein
1.12.12 Brewers' grains a Product of brewing composed of residues from malted and unmalted cereals and other starchy products, which may contain hop materials. Typically marketed in a moist condition but may also be sold in a dried form. May contain up to 0,3 % dimethyl polysiloxane, may contain up to 1,5 % enzymes, may contain up to 1,8 % bentonite

Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 %

If moisture < 65 %:

  • Crude protein

1.12.13 Draff a Solid product of cereal whisky production. It consists of residues from hot water extraction of malted cereal. Typically marketed in the moist form after the extract has been removed by gravity

Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 %

If moisture < 65 %:

  • Crude protein

1.12.14 Mash filter grains Solid product obtained through the production of beer, malt extract and whisky spirit. It consists of the residues of hot water extraction of ground malt and possibly other sugar or starch-rich adjuncts. Typically marketed in the moist form after the extract has been removed by pressing.

Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 %

If moisture < 65 %:

  • Crude protein

1.12.15 Pot ale The product remaining in the still from the first (wash) distillation of a malt distillery Crude protein, if > 10 %
1.12.16 Pot ale syrup Product from the first (wash) distillation of a malt distillery produced by evaporating the pot ale remaining in the still

Moisture, if < 45 % or > 70 %

If moisture < 45 %:

Crude protein

2. Oil seeds, oil fruits, and products derived thereof U.K.

a

The indication low in glucosinolate as defined in Union legislation may be added, where appropriate. This is valid for all rape seed products.

b

The name vegetable oil and fat may be replaced by the term vegetable oil or vegetable fat as appropriate. It shall be supplemented by the plant species and as appropriate by the part of the plant. It shall be specified whether the oil(s) and/or fat(s) is/are crude or refined.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
2.1.1 Babassu expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing Babassu palm nuts Orbignya varieties

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.2.1 Camelina seed Seeds of Camelina sativa L. Crantz
2.2.2 Camelina, expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of Camelina

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.2.3 Camelina meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of Camelina seed expeller Crude protein
2.3.1 Cocoa husks Teguments of dried and roasted beans of Theobroma cacao L. Crude fibre
2.3.2 Cocoa hulls Product obtained from processing beans of Theobroma cacao L.

Crude fibre

Crude protein

2.3.3 Cocoa bean meal, partially decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of dried and roasted beans of Theobroma cacao L. from which part of the husks has been removed

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.4.1 Copra expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing the dried kernel (endosperm) and outer husk (tegument) of the seed of the coconut palm Cocos nucifera L.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.4.2 Copra, hydrolysed expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing and enzymatic hydrolisation of the dried kernel (endosperm) and outer husk (tegument) of the seed of the coconut palm Cocos nucifera L.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.4.3 Copra meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of the dried kernel (endosperm) and outer husk (tegument) of the seed of the coconut palm Cocos nucifera L. Crude protein
2.5.1 Cotton seed Seeds of Gossypium spp. from which the fibres have been removed. It may be rumen protected.
2.5.2 Cotton seed meal, partially decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of seeds of cotton from which fibres and part of the husks have been removed. (Maximum crude fibre 22,5 % in the dry matter). It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.5.3 Cotton seed expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of cotton from which fibres have been removed

Crude protein

Crude fibre

Crude fat

2.6.1 Groundnut expeller, partially decorticated

Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing partially decorticated groundnuts Arachis hypogaea L. and other species of Arachis

(Maximum crude fibre content 16 % in the dry matter)

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.6.2 Groundnut meal, partially decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of partially decorticated groundnut expeller (Maximum crude fibre content 16 % in the dry matter)

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.6.3 Groundnut expeller, decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing decorticated groundnuts

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.6.4 Groundnut meal, decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of decorticated groundnut expeller

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.7.1 Kapok expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing Kapok seeds ( Ceiba pentadra L. Gaertn.)

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.8.1 Linseed Seeds of linseed Linum usitatissimum L. (Minimum botanical purity 93 %) as whole, flattened or ground linseed. It may be rumen protected.
2.8.2 Linseed expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing linseed.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.8.3 Linseed meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of linseed expeller. It may be rumen protected. Crude protein
2.8.4 Linseed expeller feed

Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing linseed. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to:

  • 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres)

  • 1,3 % of crude lecithins

  • 2 % of soap stocks

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.8.5 Linseed meal feed

Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of linseed expeller. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to

  • 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres)

  • 1,3 % crude lecithins

  • 2 % soap stocks.

It may be rumen protected

Crude protein
2.9.1 Mustard bran Product of the manufacture of mustard ( Brassica juncea L.). It consists of fragments of the outer skins and particles of grain. Crude fibre
2.9.2 Mustard seed meal Product obtained by the extraction of volatile mustard oil from mustard seeds Crude protein
2.10.1 Niger seed Seeds of the niger plant Guizotia abyssinica (L. F.) Cass
2.10.2 Niger seed expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of seeds of the niger plant (Ash insoluble in HCl: maximum 3,4 %)

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.11.1 Olive pulp Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of pressed olives Olea europea L. separated as far as possible from parts of the kernel

Crude protein

Crude fibre

Crude fat

2.11.2 Defatted olive meal feed

Product of olive oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of olive pulp expeller separated as far as possible from parts of the kernel. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to

  • 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres)

  • 1,3 % crude lecithins.

  • 2 % soap stocks.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.11.3 Defatted olive meal Product of olive oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of olive pulp expeller separated as far as possible from parts of the kernel.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.12.1 Palm kernel expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of palm kernels Elaeis guineensis Jacq., Corozo oleifera (HBK) L. H. Bailey ( Elaeis melanococca auct .) from which as much as possible of the hard shell has been removed

Crude protein

Crude fibre

Crude fat

2.12.2 Palm kernel meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of palm kernels from which as much as possible of the hard shell has been removed

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.13.1 Pumpkin and squash seed Seeds of Cucurbita pepo L. and plants of the genus Cucurbita
2.13.2 Pumpkin and squash seed, expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of Cucurbita pepo and plants of the genus Cucurbita

Crude protein

Crude fat

2.14.1 Rape seed a Seeds of rape Brassica napus L. ssp. oleifera (Metzg.) Sinsk. Indian sarson Brassica napus L. var. glauca (Roxb.) O.E. Schulz and Brassica rapa ssp. oleifera (Metzg.) Sinsk. Minimum botanical purity 94 %. It may be rumen protected.
2.14.2 Rape seed, expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of rape. It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.14.3 Rape seed meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of rape seed expeller. It may be rumen protected. Crude protein
2.14.4 Rape seed, extruded Product obtained from whole rape by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure increasing starch gelatinisation. It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fat

2.14.5 Rape seed protein concentrate Product of oil manufacture, obtained by separation of protein fraction of rape seed expeller or rape seed Crude protein
2.14.6 Rape seed expeller feed

Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of rape. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to

  • 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres)

  • 1,3 % crude lecithins

  • 2 % soap stocks.

It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.14.7 Rape seed meal feed

Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of rape seed expeller. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to

  • 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres)

  • 1,3 % crude lecithins

  • 2 % soap stocks.

It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein
2.15.1 Safflower seed Seeds of the safflower Carthamus tinctorius L.
2.15.2 Safflower seed meal, partially decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of partially decorticated seeds of safflower.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.15.3 Safflower hulls Product obtained during dehulling of safflower seeds Crude fibre
2.16.1 Sesame seed Seeds of Sesamum indicum L.
2.17.1 Sesame seed, partially dehulled Product of oil manufacture, obtained by removing part of the husks

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.17.2 Sesame hulls Product obtained during dehulling of sesame seeds Crude fibre
2.17.3 Sesame seed expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of the sesame plant (Ash insoluble in HCl: maximum 5 %).

Crude protein

Crude fibre

Crude fat

2.18.1 Toasted soya (beans) Soya beans ( Glycine max L. Merr.) subjected to an appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0,4 mg N/g × min.). It may be rumen protected.
2.18.2 Soya (bean) expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing the seed of soya.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.18.3 Soya (bean) meal

Product of oil manufacture, obtained from soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0,4 mg N/g × min.).

It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

if > 8 % in dry matter

2.18.4 Soya (bean) meal, dehulled Product of oil manufacture, obtained from dehulled soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0,5 mg N/g × min.). It may be rumen protected. Crude protein
2.18.5 Soya (bean) hulls Product obtained during dehulling of soya beans Crude fibre
2.18.6 Soya beans, extruded Product obtained from soya beans by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure increasing starch gelatinisation. It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fat

2.18.7 Soya (bean) protein concentrate Product obtained from dehulled, fat extracted soya beans, after a second extraction or enzymatic treatment to reduce the level of nitrogen-free extract. May contain inactivated enzymes. Crude protein
2.18.8 Soya bean pulp; [Soya bean paste] Product obtained during extraction of soya beans for food preparation Crude protein
2.18.9 Soya bean molasses Product obtained during the processing of soya bean

Crude protein

Crude fat

2.18.10 By-product from soybean preparation Products obtained when processing soybeans to obtain soybean food preparations Crude protein
2.18.11 Soya (beans) Soya beans ( Glycine max L. Merr.) Urease activity if > 0,4 mg N/g × min
2.18.12 Soybean, flakes Product obtained by steaming or infrared micronising and rolling dehulled soya beans (Urease activity maximum 0,4 mg N/g × min.) Crude protein
2.18.13 Soya (bean) meal feed

Product of oil manufacture, obtained from soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0,4 mg N/g × min.). Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to

  • 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres)

  • 1,3 % crude lecithins

  • 1,5 % soap stocks.

It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

if > 8 % in dry matter

2.18.14 Soya (bean) meal feed, dehulled

Product of oil manufacture, obtained from dehulled soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0,5 mg N/g × min.). Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to

  • 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres)

  • 1,3 % crude lecithins

  • 1,5 % soap stocks.

It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein
2.18.15 Fermented soya (bean) protein (concentrate) Product obtained from dehulled, fat extracted soya beans, after microbial fermentation to reduce the level of nitrogen-free extract. It may also include dead cells and/or parts thereof of the fermentation micro-organisms used. Crude protein
2.19.1 Sunflower seed Seeds of the sunflower Helianthus annuus L. It may be rumen protected.
2.19.2 Sunflower seed expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of the sunflower.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude fibre

2.19.3 Sunflower seed meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of sunflower seed expeller. It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.19.4 Sunflower seed meal, dehulled Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of expeller of sunflower seeds from which part or all of the husks has been removed. Maximum crude fibre 27,5 % in the dry matter

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.19.5 Sunflower seed hulls Product obtained during dehulling of sunflower seeds Crude fibre
2.19.6 Sunflower seed meal feed

Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of sunflower seed expeller. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to

  • 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres)

  • 1,3 % crude lecithins

  • 2 % soap stocks.

It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein
2.19.7 Sunflower seed meal feed, dehulled

Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of expeller of sunflower seeds from which part or all of the husks has been removed. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to

  • 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres)

  • 1,3 % crude lecithins

  • 2 % soap stocks.

Maximum crude fibre: 27,5 % in the dry matter.

It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.19.8 High-protein low-cellulose fraction of sunflower meal

Product of the processing of sunflower meal, obtained by grinding and fractionation (sieving and air fractionation) of sunflower seed meal, dehulled.

Minimum crude protein content: 45 % on 8 % moisture basis

Maximum crude fibre content: 8 % on 8 % moisture basis

It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.19.9 High-cellulose fraction of sunflower meal

Product of the processing of sunflower meal, obtained by grinding and fractionation (sieving and air fractionation) of sunflower seed meal, dehulled.

Minimum crude fibre content: 38 % on 8 % moisture basis

Minimum crude protein content: 17 % on 8 % moisture basis

It may be rumen protected.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.20.1 Vegetable oil and fat b Oil and fat obtained from oilseeds or oil fruits (excluding castor oil from the ricinus plant), it may be degummed, refined and/or hydrogenated. Moisture, if > 1 %
2.20.2 Used food factory vegetable oils Vegetable oils having been used by food business operators in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 for cooking purposes and which have not been in contact with meat, animal fats, fish or aquatic animals. Moisture, if > 1 %
2.21.1 Crude lecithins Product obtained during degumming of crude oil from oilseeds and oil fruits with water. Citric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide or enzymes may be added during degumming of the crude oil
2.22.1 Hemp seed Controlled seeds of varieties of Cannabis sativa L. with a maximum tetrahydrocannabinol content according to Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003.
2.22.2 Hemp expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing hemp seeds

Crude protein

Crude fibre

2.22.3 Hemp oil Oil obtained by pressing of hemp plants and seeds Moisture, if > 1 %
2.23.1 Poppy seed Seeds of Papaver somniferum L.
2.23.2 Poppy meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of expeller of poppy seeds. Crude protein

3. Legume seeds and products derived thereof U.K.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
3.1.1 Beans, toasted Seeds of Phaseolus spp. or Vigna spp. subjected to an appropriate heat treatment. It may be rumen protected.
3.1.2 Bean protein concentrate Product obtained from the separated bean fruit water, when producing starch Crude protein
3.2.1 Carob pods Dried fruits of the carob tree Ceratonia siliqua L. containing the carob seed Crude fibre
3.2.3 Kibbled carob Product obtained by crushing dried fruits (pods) of the carob tree and from which the carob seeds have been removed Crude fibre
3.2.4 Carob powder; [carob flour] Product obtained by micronisation of the dried fruits (pods) of the carob tree from which the carob seeds have been removed

Crude fibre

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

3.2.5 Carob germ Germ of the carob seed of the carob tree Crude protein
3.2.6 Carob germ, expeller Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of germ of carob Crude protein
3.2.7 Carob seed Seed (kernel) obtained from the carob pod and consisting of endosperm, husk and germ Crude fibre
3.2.8 Carob seed husk Husk of the carob seed, obtained by decortication of seeds of the carob tree Crude fibre
3.3.1 Chick peas Seeds of Cicer arietinum L.
3.4.1 Ervil Seeds of Ervum ervilia L.
3.5.1 Fenugreek seed Seed of fenugreek ( Trigonella foenum-graecum )
3.6.1 Guar meal Product obtained after extraction of mucilage from seeds of guar bean Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub Crude protein
3.6.2 Guar germs meal Product of mucilage extraction from the germ of seeds of guar bean. Crude protein
3.7.1 Horse beans Seeds of Vicia faba L. ssp. faba var. equina Pers. and var. minuta (Alef.) Mansf.
3.7.2 Horse bean flakes Product obtained by steaming or infrared micronising and rolling dehusked horse beans.

Starch

Crude protein

3.7.3 Film horse beans; [Faba bean hulls] Product obtained during dehulling horse bean seeds, consisting mainly of external envelopes.

Crude fibre

Crude protein

3.7.4 Horse beans, dehulled Product obtained during dehulling horse bean seeds, consisting mainly of bean kernels from horse beans.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

3.7.5 Horse bean protein Product obtained by grinding and air fractionation of horse beans. Crude protein
3.8.1 Lentils Seeds of Lens culinaris a.o. Medik.
3.8.2 Lentil hulls Product obtained during dehulling process of lentil seeds. Crude fibre
3.9.1 Sweet lupins Seeds of Lupinus spp. low in bitter seed content.
3.9.2 Sweet lupins, dehulled Dehulled lupin seeds. Crude protein
3.9.3 Film lupins; [lupin hulls] Product obtained during dehulling of lupin seeds, consisting mainly of external envelopes.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

3.9.4 Lupin pulp Product obtained after extraction of components of lupin. Crude fibre
3.9.5 Lupin middlings Product obtained during the manufacture of lupin flour from lupin. It consists principally of particles of cotyledon, and to a lesser extent, of skins.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

3.9.6 Lupin protein Product obtained from the separated lupin fruit water when producing starch, or after grinding and air fractionation. Crude protein
3.9.7 Lupin protein meal Product of lupin processing to produce a high protein meal. Crude protein
3.10.1 Mung beans Beans of Vigna radiata L.
3.11.1 Peas Seeds of Pisum spp. It may be rumen protected.
3.11.2 Pea bran Product obtained during the manufacture of pea meal. It is composed mainly of skins removed during the skinning and cleaning of peas. Crude fibre
3.11.3 Pea flakes Product obtained by steaming or infra red micronising and rolling dehulled seeds of peas. Starch
3.11.4 Pea flour Product obtained during the grinding of peas. Crude protein
3.11.5 Pea hulls Product obtained during the manufacture of pea meal from peas. It is mainly composed of skins removed during the skinning and cleaning and, to a lesser extent, of endosperm. Crude fibre
3.11.6 Peas, dehulled Dehulled pea seeds.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

3.11.7 Pea middlings Product obtained during the manufacture of pea flour. It consists principally of particles of cotyledon, and to a lesser extent, of skins.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

3.11.8 Pea screenings Product from mechanical screening consisting of fractions of pea kernels separated before further processing. Crude fibre
3.11.9 Pea protein Product obtained from the separated pea fruit water when producing starch, or after grinding and air fractionation, maybe partially hydrolysed. Crude protein
3.11.10 Pea pulp Product obtained from starch and protein wet extraction from peas. It is mainly composed of internal fibre and starch.

Moisture if < 70 % or > 85 %

Starch

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

3.11.11 Pea solubles Product obtained from starch and protein wet extraction from peas. It is mainly composed of soluble proteins and oligosaccharides.

Moisture if < 60 % or > 85 %

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Crude protein

3.11.12 Pea fibre Product obtained by extraction after grinding and sieving of dehulled peas. Crude fibre
3.12.1 Vetches Seeds of Vicia sativa L. var sativa and other varieties.
3.13.1 Chickling vetch Seeds of Lathyrus sativus L. subjected to an appropriate heat treatment. Method of heat treatment
3.14.1 Monantha vetch Seeds of Vicia monanthos Desf.

4. Tubers, roots, and products derived thereof U.K.

a

Expressions differ mainly in their moisture content and are to be used as appropriate.

b

The name shall be supplemented by the plant species.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
4.1.1 Sugar beet Root of Beta vulgaris L. ssp. vulgaris var. altissima Doell.
4.1.2 Sugar beet tops and tails Fresh product of the manufacture of sugar consisting mainly of cleaned pieces of sugar beet with or without parts of beet leaves.

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter

Moisture if < 50 %

4.1.3 (Beet) sugar; [sucrose] Sugar extracted from sugar beets using water.
4.1.4 (Sugar) beet molasses Syrupy product obtained during the manufacture or refining of sugar from sugar beets. May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents, 0,5 % antiscaling agents, 2 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite.

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Moisture, if > 28 %

4.1.5 (Sugar) beet molasses, partially desugared and/or debetainised Product obtained after further extraction using water of sucrose and/or betaine from sugar beet molasses. May contain up to 2 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite.

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Moisture, if > 28 %

4.1.6 Isomaltulose molasses Non-crystallised fraction from the manufacture of isomaltulose by enzymatic conversion of sucrose from sugar beets. Moisture if > 40 %
4.1.7 Wet (sugar) beet pulp Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water. Minimum moisture content: 82 %. Sugar content is low and declines towards zero due to (lactic acid) fermentation.

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter

Moisture, if < 82 % or > 92 %

4.1.8 Pressed (sugar) beet pulp Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water and have been mechanically pressed. Maximum moisture content: 82 %. Sugar content is low and declines towards zero due to (lactic acid) fermentation. May contain up to 1 % sulphate.

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter

Moisture if < 65 % or > 82 %

4.1.9 Pressed (sugar) beet pulp, molassed Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water, have been mechanically pressed, and with molasses added. Maximum moisture content: 82 %. Sugar content declines due to (lactic acid) fermentation. May contain up to 1 % sulphate.

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter

Moisture if < 65 % or > 82 %

4.1.10 Dried (sugar) beet pulp Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water, mechanically pressed and dried. May contain up to 2 % sulphate.

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose, if > 10,5 %

4.1.11 Dried (sugar) beet pulp, molassed Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water, mechanically pressed, and dried, with molasses added. May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents and 2 % sulphate.

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

4.1.12 Sugar syrup Product obtained by processing of sugar and/or molasses. May contain up to 0,5 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite.

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Moisture, if > 35 %

4.1.13 (Sugar) beet pieces, boiled Product of the manufacture of edible syrup from sugar beet, which may be pressed or dried.

If dried:

ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

If pressed:

ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter

Moisture, if < 50 %

4.1.14 Fructo-oligosaccharides Product obtained from sugar from sugar beet through an enzymatic process. Moisture if > 28 %
4.1.15 (Sugar) beet molasses, betaine rich, liquid/dried a

Product obtained after extraction of sugar by using water and further filtration of sugar beet molasses. The product thereof contains the constituents of molasses and a higher amount of naturally occuring betaine than standard molasses. It may be dried.

May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents, 0,5 % antiscaling agents, 2 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite.

Betaine content

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Moisture, if > 14 %

4.1.16 Isomaltulose Isomaltulose as crystalline monohydrate substance. It is obtained by enzymatic conversion of sucrose from sugar beets.
4.2.1 Beetroot juice Juice from pressing of red beet ( Beta vulgaris convar. crassa var. conditiva) with subsequent concentration and pasteurisation, maintaining the typical vegetable-like taste and flavour.

Moisture if < 50 % or > 60 %

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.3.1 Carrots Root of the yellow or red carrot Daucus carota L.
4.3.2 Carrot peelings, steamed Moist product from the carrot processing industry consisting of peelings removed from carrot roots by steam treatment to which auxiliary flows of gelatinous carrot starch may be added. Maximum moisture content: 97 %.

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

Moisture, if > 97 %

4.3.3 Carrot scrapings Moist product obtained from mechanical separation in processing carrots and carrot remnants. The product may have been subject to heat treatment. Maximum moisture content: 97 %.

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

Moisture, if > 97 %

4.3.4 Carrot flakes Product obtained by flaking roots of yellow or red carrots, which are subsequently dried.
4.3.5 Carrot, dried Roots of yellow or red carrots regardless of their presentation, which are subsequently dried. Crude fibre
4.3.6 Carrot feed, dried Product constituted of internal pulp and outer skins that are dried. Crude fibre
4.4.1 Chicory roots Roots of Cichorium intybus L.
4.4.2 Chicory tops and tails Fresh product from chicory processing. It consists predominantly of cleaned pieces of chicory and parts of leaves.

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

Moisture if < 50 %

4.4.3 Chicory seed Seed of Cichorium intybus L.
4.4.4 Pressed chicory pulp Product of the manufacture of inulin from roots of Cichorium intybus L. consisting of extracted and mechanically pressed slices of chicory. The (soluble) chicory carbohydrates and water have been partly removed. May contain up to 1 % sulphate and 0,2 % sulphite.

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

Moisture if < 65 % or > 82 %

4.4.5 Dried chicory pulp Product of the manufacture of inulin from roots of Cichorium intybus L. consisting of extracted and mechanically pressed slices of chicory and subsequent drying. The (soluble) chicory carbohydrates have been partly extracted. May contain up to 2 % sulphate and 0,5 % sulphite.

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.4.6 Chicory roots powder Product obtained by chopping, drying and grinding chicory roots. May contain up to 1 % of anticaking agents.

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.4.7 Chicory molasses Product of chicory processing, obtained during the production of inulin and oligofructose. Chicory molasses consists of organic plant material and minerals. May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents.

Crude protein

Crude ash

Moisture if < 20 % or > 30 %

4.4.8 Chicory vinasses By-product from chicory processing obtained after the separation of inulin and oligofructose and ion exchange elution. Chicory vinasses consists of organic plant material and minerals. May contain up to 1 % antifoaming agents.

Crude protein

Crude ash

Moisture if < 30 % or > 40 %

4.4.9 Inulin b Inulin is a fructan extracted from e.g. roots of Cichorium intybus L., Inula helenium or Helianthus tuberosus ; raw inulin may contain up to 1 % sulphate and 0,5 % sulphite.
4.4.10 Oligofructose syrup Product obtained by partial hydrolysis of inulin from Cichorium intybus L.; raw oligofructose syrup may contain up to 1 % sulphate 0,5 % sulphite. Moisture if < 20 % or > 30 %
4.4.11 Oligofructose, dried Product obtained by partial hydrolysis of inulin from Cichorium intybus L. and subsequent drying.
4.5.1 Garlic, dried White to yellow powder of pure, ground garlic, Allium sativum L.
4.6.1 Manioc; [tapioca]; [cassava] Roots of Manihot esculenta Crantz, regardless of their presentation. Moisture if < 60 % or > 70 %
4.6.2 Manioc, dried; [tapioca, dried] Roots of Manioc, regardless of their presentation, which are subsequently dried.

Starch

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.7.1 Onion pulp Moist product obtained from processing onions (genus Allium ) and consisting of both skins and whole onions. If obtained from the production process for onion oil, then it mostly consists of cooked remains of onions.

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.7.2 Onions, fried Skinned and crumbed onion pieces which are then fried.

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

Crude fat

4.7.3 Onions solubles, dried Dry product obtained from processing fresh onions. It is obtained by alcoholic and/or water extraction, the water or alcoholic fraction is separated and spray dried. It consists mainly of carbohydrates. Crude fibre
4.8.1 Potatoes Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L. Moisture if < 72 % or > 88 %
4.8.2 Potatoes, peeled Potatoes from which the skin is removed using steam treatment.

Starch

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.8.3 Potato peelings, steamed Moist product from the potato processing industry consisting of peelings removed by steam treatment from potato tubers to which auxiliary flows of gelatinous potato starch may be added. It may be mashed.

Moisture if > 93 %

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.8.4 Potato cuttings, raw Product obtained from potatoes during the preparation of potato products for human consumption, which may have been peeled.

Moisture if > 88 %

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.8.5 Potato scrapings Product obtained from mechanical separation in the processing of potatoes and potato remnants. The product may have been subject to heat treatment.

Moisture if > 93 %

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.8.6 Potato, mashed Blanched or boiled and then mashed potato product.

Starch

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.8.7 Potato flakes Product obtained by rotary drying of washed, peeled or unpeeled steamed potatoes.

Starch

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

4.8.8 Potato pulp Product of the manufacture of potato starch consisting of extracted ground potatoes. Moisture, if < 77 % or > 88 %
4.8.9 Potato pulp, dried Dried product of the manufacture of potato starch consisting of extracted ground potatoes.
4.8.10 Potato protein Product of starch manufacture composed mainly of protein substances obtained after the separation of starch. Crude protein
4.8.11 Potato protein, hydrolysed Protein obtained by a controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of potato proteins. Crude protein
4.8.12 Potato protein, fermented Product obtained by fermentation of potato protein and subsequent spray-drying. Crude protein
4.8.13 Potato protein fermented, liquid Liquid product obtained by fermentation of potato protein. Crude protein
4.8.14 Potato juice, concentrated Concentrated product of the manufacture of potato starch, consisting of the remaining substance after partial removal of fibre, proteins and starch from the whole potato pulp and evaporation of part of the water.

Moisture if < 50 % or > 60 %

If moisture < 50 %:

  • Crude protein

  • Crude ash

4.8.15 Potato granules Potatoes after washing, peeling, size reduction (cutting, flaking, etc.) and drying.
4.9.1 Sweet potato Tubers of Ipomoea batatas L. regardless of their presentation. Moisture if < 57 % or > 78 %
4.10.1 Jerusalem artichoke; [Topinambur] Tubers of Helianthus tuberosus L. regardless of their presentation. Moisture if < 75 % or > 80 %

5. Other seeds and fruits, and products derived thereof U.K.

a

The name shall be supplemented by the word depectinised where appropriate.

b

The name shall be supplemented by the plant species.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
5.1.1 Acorn Whole fruits of the pendunculate oak Quercus robur L., the sessile oak Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl., the cork oak of Quercus suber L., or other species of oak.
5.1.2 Acorn, dehulled Product obtained during dehulling of acorn.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

5.2.1 Almond Whole or broken fruit Prunus dulcis , with or without hulls.
5.2.2 Almond hulls Almond hulls obtained from dehusked almond seeds by physical separation from the kernels and ground. Crude fibre
5.2.3 Almond kernel expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing of almond kernels.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

5.3.1 Anise seed Seeds of Pimpinella anisum .
5.4.1 Apple pulp, dried; [apple pomace, dried] Product obtained from the production of juice of Malus domestica or cider production. It consists principally of internal pulp and outer skins that are dried. It may have been depectinised. Crude fibre
5.4.2 Apple pulp, pressed; [apple pomace, pressed] Moist product obtained from the production of apple juice or cider production. It consists principally of internal pulp and outer skins that are pressed. It may have been depectinised. Crude fibre
5.4.3 Apple molasses Product obtained after producing pectin from apple pulp. It may have been depectinised.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

Crude oils and fats, if > 10 %

5.5.1 Sugar beet seed Seeds of sugar beet.
5.6.1 Buckwheat Seeds of Fagopyrum esculentum .
5.6.2 Buckwheat hulls and bran Product obtained during the milling of buckwheat grains. Crude fibre
5.6.3 Buckwheat middlings Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened buckwheat. It consists principally of particles of endosperm, with fine fragments of the outer and some miscellaneous parts of the grain. It must contain no more than 10 % crude fibre.

Crude fibre

Starch

5.7.1 Red cabbage seed Seeds of Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. Rubra .
5.8.1 Canary grass seed Seeds of Phalaris canariensis .
5.9.1 Caraway seed Seeds from Carum carvi L.
5.12.1 Broken chestnuts Product of the production of chestnut flour, consisting mainly of particles of endosperm, with fine fragments of envelopes and a few remnants of chestnut ( Castanea spp.).

Crude protein

Crude fibre

5.13.1 Citrus pulp a Product obtained by pressing citrus fruits Citrus (L.) spp. or during the production of citrus juice. It may have been depectinised. May contain collectively up to 1 % methanol, ethanol and propan-2-ol, on an anhydrous basis. Crude fibre
5.13.2 Citrus pulp, dried a Product obtained by pressing citrus fruits or during the production of citrus juice, which is subsequently dried. It may have been depectinised. May contain collectively up to 1 % methanol, ethanol and propan-2-ol, on an anhydrous basis. Crude fibre
5.14.1 Red clover seed Seeds of Trifolium pratense L.
5.14.2 White clover seed Seeds of Trifolium repens L.
5.15.1 Coffee skins Product obtained from dehusked seeds of the Coffea plant. Crude fibre
5.16.1 Cornflower seed Seeds of Centaurea cyanus L.
5.17.1 Cucumber seed Seeds of Cucumis sativus L.
5.18.1 Cypress seed Seeds of Cupressus L.
5.19.1 Date fruit Fruits of Phoenix dactylifera L. It may be dried.
5.19.2 Date seed Whole seeds of Phoenix dactylifera L. Crude fibre
5.20.1 Fennel seed Seeds of Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
5.21.1 Fig fruit Fruits of Ficus carica L. It may be dried.
5.22.1 Fruit kernels b Product consisting of the inner, edible seeds of a nut or fruit stone.
5.22.2 Fruit pulp b Product obtained during the production of fruit juice and fruit puree. It may have been depectinised. Crude fibre
5.22.3 Fruit pulp, dried b Product obtained during the production of fruit juice and fruit puree which is subsequently dried. It may have been depectinised. Crude fibre
5.23.1 Garden cress Seeds from Lepidium sativum L. Crude fibre
5.24.1 Graminaceous seeds Seeds from graminoids of the families Poaceae, Cyperaceae and Juncaceae.
5.25.1 Grape pips Pips from Vitis L. separated from grape pulp, from which the oil has not been removed.

Crude fat

Crude fibre

5.25.2 Grape pips meal Product obtained during the extraction of oil from grape pips. Crude fibre
5.25.3 Grape pulp [grape marc] Grape pulp dried rapidly after the extraction of alcohol from which as much as possible of the stalks and pips have been removed. Crude fibre
5.25.4 Grape pips soluble Product obtained from grape pips after producing grape juice. It principally contains carbohydrates. It may be concentrated. Crude fibre
5.26.1 Hazelnut Whole or broken fruit of Corylus (L.) spp., with or without hulls.
5.26.2 Hazelnut expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing hazelnut kernels.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

5.27.1 Pectin Pectin is obtained by aqueous extraction (of natural strains) of appropriate plant material, usually citrus fruits or apples. No organic precipitant shall be used other than methanol, ethanol and propan-2-ol. May contain collectively up to 1 % methanol, ethanol and propan-2-ol, on an anhydrous basis. Pectin consists mainly of the partial methyl esters of polygalacturonic acid and their ammonium, sodium, potassium and calcium salts.
5.28.1 Perilla seed Seeds of Perilla frutescens L. and its milling products.
5.29.1 Pine nut Seeds from Pinus (L.) spp.
5.30.1 Pistachio Fruit of Pistacia vera L.
5.31.1 Plantago seed Seeds of Plantago (L.) spp.
5.32.1 Radish seed Seeds of Raphanus sativus L.
5.33.1 Spinach seed Seeds of Spinacia oleracea L.
5.34.1 Thistle seed Seeds from Carduus marianus L.
5.35.1 Tomato pulp [tomato pomace] Product obtained by pressing tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum L. during production of tomato juice. It consists principally of tomato peel and seeds. Crude fibre
5.36.1 Yarrow seed Seeds of Achillea millefolium L.
5.37.1 Apricot kernel expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing apricot kernels ( Prunus armeniaca L.). It may contain hydrocyanic acid.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

5.38.1 Black cumin expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing black cumin seeds ( Bunium persicum L.).

Crude protein

Crude fibre

5.39.1 Borrage seed expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing borrage seeds ( Borago officinalis L.).

Crude protein

Crude fibre

5.40.1 Evening primrose expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing evening primrose seeds ( Oenothera L.).

Crude protein

Crude fibre

5.41.1 Pomegranate expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing pomegranate seeds ( Punica granatum L.).

Crude protein

Crude fibre

5.42.1 Walnut kernel expeller Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing walnut kernels ( Juglans regia L.).

Crude protein

Crude fibre

6. Forages and roughage, and products derived thereof U.K.

a

The name shall be supplemented by the plant species.

b

The name must be supplemented by an indication of the nature of the treatment carried out.

c

The species of forage crop may be added to the name.

d

The term meal may be replaced by pellets . The method of drying may be added to the name.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
6.1.1 Beet leaves Leaves of Beta spp.
6.2.1 Cereal plants a Whole plants of cereal species or parts thereof. It may be dried, fresh or ensiled.
6.3.1 Cereals straw a Straw of cereals.
6.3.2 Cereal straw, treated a b Product obtained by an appropriate treatment of cereal straw. Sodium, if treated with NaOH
6.4.1 Clover meal Product obtained by drying and milling clover Trifolium spp. It may contain up to 20 % lucerne ( Medicago sativa L. and Medicago var. Martyn ) or other forage crops dried and milled at the same time as the clover.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

6.5.1 Forage meal c ; [grass meal] c ; [green meal] c Product obtained by drying and milling and in some cases compacting forage plants.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

6.6.1 Grass, field dried; [hay] Species of any grass, field dried. Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.6.2 Grass, high temperature dried Product obtained from grass (any variety) that has been artificially dehydrated (in any form).

Crude protein

Fibre

Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

6.6.3 Grass; herbs; legume plants; [green forage] Fresh, ensiled or dried arable crops consisting of grass, legumes or herbs, commonly described as silage, haylage, hay or green forage. Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.7.1 Hemp flour Flour ground from dried leaves from C annabis sativa L. Crude protein
6.7.2 Hemp fibre Product obtained during the processing of hemp, green coloured, dried, fibrous.
6.8.1 Horse bean straw Straw of horse bean ( Vicia faba L. ssp. faba var. equina Pers. and var. minuta (Alef.) Mansf.).
6.9.1 Linseed straw Straw of linseed ( Linum usitatissimum L.).
6.10.1 Lucerne; [alfalfa] Medicago sativa L. and Medicago var. Martyn plants or parts thereof. Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.10.2 Lucerne, field dried; [alfalfa field dried] Lucerne, field dried. Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.10.3 Lucerne, high temperature dried; [alfalfa, high temperature dried] Lucerne artificially dehydrated, in any form.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

6.10.4 Lucerne, extruded; [alfalfa, extruded] Alfalfa pellets that have been extruded.
6.10.5 Lucerne meal d ; [alfalfa meal] d Product obtained by drying and milling Lucerne. It may contain up to 20 % clover or other forage crop dried and milled at the same time as the lucerne.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter

6.10.6 Lucerne pomace; [alfalfa pomace] Dried product obtained by pressing the juice from lucerne.

Crude protein

Crude fibre

6.10.7 Lucerne protein concentrate; [alfalfa protein concentrate] Product obtained by artificially drying fractions of lucerne press juice, which have been separated by centrifugation and heat treated to precipitate protein.

Crude protein

Carotene

6.10.8 Lucerne solubles Product obtained after protein extraction from lucerne juice, it may be dried Crude protein
6.11.1 Maize silage Ensiled plants or parts thereof of Zea mays L. ssp. mays .
6.12.1 Pea straw Straw of Pisum spp.
6.13.1 Rapeseed straw Straw of Brassica napus L. ssp. oleifera (Metzg.) Sinsk., of Indian sarson Brassica napus L. var. glauca (Roxb.) O.E. Schulz and of rape Brassica rapa ssp. oleifera (Metzg.)

7. Other plants, algae and products derived thereof U.K.

a

The name shall be supplemented by the plant or algae species.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
7.1.1 Algae a Algae, live or processed, including fresh, chilled or frozen algae. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

7.1.2 Dried algae a Product obtained by drying algae. This product may have been washed to reduce the iodine content and the algae have been inactivated. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

7.1.3 Algae meal a Product of algae oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of algae. The algae have been inactivated. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

7.1.4 Algal oil a Oil obtained by extraction from algae. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents. Moisture if > 1 %
7.1.5 Algae extract a ; [algae fraction] a Watery or alcoholic extract of algae that principally contains carbohydrates. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents.
7.1.6 Seaweed meal Product obtained by drying and crushing macro-algae, in particular brown algae. This product may have been washed to reduce the iodine content. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents. Crude ash
7.3.1 Barks a Cleaned and dried bark of trees or bushes. Crude fibre
7.4.1 Blossoms a , dried All parts of dried blossoms of consumable plants and their fractions. Crude fibre
7.5.1 Broccoli, dried Product obtained by drying the plant Brassica oleracea L. after washing, size reduction (cutting, flaking, etc.) and water content removal.
7.6.1 (Sugar) cane molasses Syrupy product obtained during the manufacture or refining of sugar from Saccharum L. May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents, 0,5 % antiscaling agents, 3,5 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite.

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Moisture, if > 30 %

7.6.2 (Sugar) cane Molasses, partially desugared Product obtained after further extraction using water of sucrose from sugar cane molasses.

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Moisture, if > 28 %

7.6.3 (Cane) sugar [sucrose] Sugar extracted from sugar cane using water.
7.6.4 Cane bagasse Product obtained during extraction using water of sugar from sugar cane. It consists mainly of fibres. Crude fibre
7.7.1 Leaves, dried a Dried leaves of consumable plants and their fractions. Crude fibre
7.8.1 Lignocellulose Product obtained by means of mechanical processing of raw natural dried wood and which predominantly consists of lignocellulose. The natural content of trace elements shall be taken into account Crude fibre
7.8.2 Powdercellulose Product obtained by decomposition, separation of lignin and further cleaning as cellulose from vegetable fibre of untreated wood and which is modified by mechanical processing only. Neutral detergent fibre (NDF) minimum 87 % Crude fibre
7.9.1 Liquorice root Root of Glycyrrhiza L.
7.10.1 Mint Product obtained from drying aerial parts of the plants Mentha apicata , Mentha piperita or Mentha viridis (L.), regardless of their presentation.
7.11.1 Spinach, dried Product obtained from drying the plant Spinacia oleracea L., regardless of its presentation.
7.12.1 Mojave yucca Pulverised Yucca schidigera Roezl. Crude fibre
7.12.2 Yucca Schidigera juice A product obtained by cutting and pressing stems of Yucca Schidigera , composed mainly of carbohydrates
7.13.1 Vegetal carbon; [charcoal] Product obtained by carbonisation of organic vegetal material. Crude fibre
7.14.1 Wood a Chemically untreated wood or wood fibres. Crude fibre
7.15.1 Waxy-leaf nightshade meal Product obtained by drying and grinding the leaves of Solanum glaucophyllum ,

Crude fibre

Vitamin D 3

8. Milk products and products derived thereof U.K.

Feed materials in this chapter shall fullfil the requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 and may be subject to restrictions in use according to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001.

a

Expressions are not synonymous and differ mainly in their moisture content, respective expression to be used as appropriate.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
8.1.1 Butter and butter products Butter and products obtained by production or processing of butter (e.g. butter serum), unless listed separately.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Lactose

Moisture if > 6 %

8.2.1 Buttermilk/buttermilk powder a

Product obtained by churning butter out of cream or similar processes.

Concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Where specifically prepared as feed material, may contain:

  • up to 0,5 % phosphates e.g. polyphosphates (e.g. sodium hexametaphosphate), diphosphates (e.g. tetrasodiumpyrophosphate), used to decrease the viscosity and to stabilise protein during processing;

  • up to 0,3 % inorganic acids: sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 0,5 % akali e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium hydroxides, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 2 % free-flowing agents e.g. silicium dioxide, penta-sodium-triphosphate, tri-calcium-phosphate, used to improve powder flowing properties.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Lactose

Moisture if > 6 %

8.3.1 Casein Product obtained from skimmed or buttermilk by drying casein precipitated by means of acids or rennet.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 10 %

8.4.1 Caseinate Product extracted from curd or casein through use of neutralising substances and drying.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 10 %

8.5.1 Cheese and cheese products Cheese and products made of cheese and of milk based products.

Crude protein

Crude fat

8.6.1 Colostrum/colostrum powder a The fluid secreted by the mammary glands of milk-producing animals up to five days post parturition. Concentration and/or drying may be applied. Crude protein
8.7.1 Dairy by-products

Products obtained when producing dairy products (including, but not limited to: former dairy foodstuffs, centrifuge or separator sludge, white water, milk minerals).

Where specifically prepared as feed material, may contain:

  • up to 0,5 % phosphates e.g. polyphosphates (e.g. sodium hexametaphosphate), diphosphates (e.g. tetrasodiumpyrophosphate), used to decrease the viscosity and to stabilise protein during processing;

  • up to 0,3 % inorganic acids: sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 0,5 % akali e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium hydroxides, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 2 % free-flowing agents e.g. silicium dioxide, penta-sodium-triphosphate, tri-calcium-phosphate, used to improve powder flowing properties.

Moisture

Crude protein

Crude fat

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

8.8.1 Fermented milk products Products obtained by fermentation of milk (e.g. yoghurt etc.).

Crude protein

Crude fat

8.9.1 Lactose The sugar separated from milk or whey by purification and drying. Moisture if > 5 %
8.10.1 Milk/milk powder a Normal mammary secretion obtained from one or more milkings. Concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Moisture if > 5 %

8.11.1 Skimmed milk/skimmed milk powder a

Milk whose fat content has been reduced by separation.

Concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 5 %

8.12.1 Milk fat Product obtained by skimming milk. Crude fat
8.13.1 Milk protein powder Product obtained by drying protein compounds extracted from milk by chemical or physical treatment.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 8 %

8.14.1 Condensed and evaporated milk and their products Condensed and evaporated milk and products obtained by production or processing of these products.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Moisture if > 5 %

8.15.1 Milk permeate/Milk permeate powder a

Product obtained from the liquid phase of (ultra, nano or micro) filtration of milk and from which lactose may have been partly removed.

Reverse osmosis, concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Crude ash

Crude protein

Lactose

Moisture if > 8 %

8.16.1 Milk retentate/milk retentate powder a

Product retained on the membrane from (ultra, nano or micro) filtration of milk.

Concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Crude protein

Crude ash

Lactose

Moisture if > 8 %

8.17.1 Whey/whey powder a

Product of cheese, quark or casein manufacturing or similar processes.

Concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Where specifically prepared as feed material, may contain:

  • up to 0,5 % phosphates e.g. polyphosphates (e.g. sodium hexametaphosphate), diphosphates (e.g. tetrasodiumpyrophosphate), used to decrease the viscosity and to stabilise protein during processing;

  • up to 0,3 % inorganic acids: sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 0,5 % akali e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium hydroxides, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 2 % free-flowing agents e.g. silicium dioxide, penta-sodium-triphosphate, tri-calcium-phosphate, used to improve powder flowing properties.

Crude protein

Lactose

Moisture if > 8 %

Crude ash

8.18.1 Delactosed whey/delactosed whey powder a

Whey from which the lactose has been partly removed.

Concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Where specifically prepared as feed material, may contain:

  • up to 0,5 % phosphates e.g. polyphosphates (e.g. sodium hexametaphosphate), diphosphates (e.g. tetrasodiumpyrophosphate), used to decrease the viscosity and to stabilise protein during processing;

  • up to 0,3 % inorganic acids: sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 0,5 % akali e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium hydroxides, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 2 % free-flowing agents e.g. silicium dioxide, penta-sodium-triphosphate, tri-calcium-phosphate, used to improve powder flowing properties.

Crude protein

Lactose

Moisture if > 8 %

Crude ash

8.19.1 Whey protein/whey protein powder a

Product obtained by drying whey protein compounds extracted from whey by chemical or physical treatment. Concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Where specifically prepared as feed material, may contain:

  • up to 0,5 % phosphates e.g. polyphosphates (e.g. sodium hexametaphosphate), diphosphates (e.g. tetrasodiumpyrophosphate), used to decrease the viscosity and to stabilise protein during processing;

  • up to 0,3 % inorganic acids: sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 0,5 % akali e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium hydroxides, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 2 % free-flowing agents e.g. silicium dioxide, penta-sodium-triphosphate, tri-calcium-phosphate, used to improve powder flowing properties.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 8 %

8.20.1 Demineralised, delactosed whey/demineralised, delactosed whey powder a

Whey from which lactose and minerals have been partly removed.

Concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Where specifically prepared as feed material, may contain:

  • up to 0,5 % phosphates e.g. polyphosphates (e.g. sodium hexametaphosphate), diphosphates (e.g. tetrasodiumpyrophosphate), used to decrease the viscosity and to stabilise protein during processing;

  • up to 0,3 % inorganic acids: sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 0,5 % akali e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium hydroxides, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 2 % free-flowing agents e.g. silicium dioxide, penta-sodium-triphosphate, tri-calcium-phosphate, used to improve powder flowing properties.

Crude protein

Lactose

Crude ash

Moisture if > 8 %

8.21.1 Whey permeate/whey permeate powder a

Product from the liquid phase of (ultra, nano or micro) filtration of whey and from which lactose may have been partly removed. Reverse osmosis and concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Where specifically prepared as feed material, may contain:

  • up to 0,5 % phosphates e.g. polyphosphates (e.g. sodium hexametaphosphate), diphosphates (e.g. tetrasodiumpyrophosphate), used to decrease the viscosity and to stabilise protein during processing;

  • up to 0,3 % inorganic acids: sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 0,5 % akali e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium hydroxides, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 2 % free-flowing agents e.g. silicium dioxide, penta-sodium-triphosphate, tri-calcium-phosphate, used to improve powder flowing properties.

Crude ash

Crude protein

Lactose

Moisture if > 8 %

8.22.1 Whey retentate/whey retentate powder a

Product retained on the membrane from (ultra, nano or micro) filtration of whey.

Concentration and/or drying may be applied.

Where specifically prepared as feed material, may contain:

  • up to 0,5 % phosphates e.g. polyphosphates (e.g. sodium hexametaphosphate), diphosphates (e.g. tetrasodiumpyrophosphate), used to decrease the viscosity and to stabilise protein during processing;

  • up to 0,3 % inorganic acids: sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 0,5 % akali e.g. sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium hydroxides, used for pH adjustments in many stages of production processes;

  • up to 2 % free-flowing agents e.g. silicium dioxide, penta-sodium-triphosphate, tri-calcium-phosphate, used to improve powder flowing properties.

Crude protein

Crude ash

Lactose

Moisture if > 8 %

9. Land animal products and products derived thereof U.K.

Feed materials in this chapter shall fullfil the requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 and may be subject to restrictions in use according to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001

a

Without prejudice to mandatory requirements concerning commercial documents and health certificates for animal by-products and derived products as laid down in Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 (Annex VIII, Chapter III) and if the catalogue is used for labelling purposes, the name shall be

  • replaced as appropriate by

    • the animal species and

    • the part of the animal product (e.g. liver, meat (only if skeletal muscle)), and/or

    • the life stage (e.g. larvae) and/or

    • the naming of the animal species not used in respect of the ban on intra-species recycling (e.g. poultry-free)

  • or supplemented as appropriate by

    • the animal species and/or

    • the part of the animal product (e.g. liver, meat (only if skeletal muscle)), and/or

    • the life stage (e.g. larvae) and/or

    • the naming of the animal species not used in respect of the ban on intra-species recycling.

b

Without prejudice to mandatory requirements concerning commercial documents and health certificates for animal by-products and derived products as laid down in Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 (Annex VIII, Chapter III) and if the catalogue is used for labelling purposes, the name shall be supplemented as appropriate by

  • the animal species processed (e.g. porcine, ruminant, avian, insect) and/or

  • the life stage (e.g. larvae) and/or

  • the material processed (e.g. bone) and/or

  • the process used (e.g. defatted, refined) and/or

  • the naming of the animal species not used in respect of the ban on intra-species recycling (e.g. poultry-free).

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
9.1.1 Animal by-products a Whole or parts of warm-blooded land animals, fresh, frozen, cooked, acid treated or dried.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Moisture if > 8 %

9.2.1 Animal fat b Product composed of fat from land animals, including invertebrates other than species pathogenic to humans and animals in all their life stages. If extracted with solvents, may contain up to 0,1 % hexane.

Crude fat

Moisture if > 1 %

9.3.1 Apiculture by-products Honey, beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, pollen, processed or unprocessed Total sugars, calculated as sucrose
9.4.1 Processed animal protein b Product obtained by heating, drying and grinding whole or parts of land animals, including invertebrates other than species pathogenic to humans and animals in all their life stages from which the fat may have been partially extracted or physically removed. If extracted with solvents, may contain up to 0,1 % hexane.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

Moisture if > 8 %

9.5.1 Gelatine process derived proteins b Dried animal proteins derived from the production of gelatine obtained from raw materials pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

Moisture if > 8 %

9.6.1 Hydrolysed animal proteins b Polypeptides, peptides and aminoacids, and mixtures thereof, obtained by hydrolysis of animal by-products, which can be concentrated by drying.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 8 %

9.7.1 Blood meal b Product derived from the heat treatment of blood of slaughtered warm-blooded animals.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 8 %

9.8.1 Blood products a Products derived from blood or fractions of blood of slaughtered warm-blooded animals; they include dried/frozen/liquid plasma, dried whole blood, dried/frozen/liquid red cells or fractions thereof and mixtures.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 8 %

9.9.1 Catering reflux [catering recycling] All waste food containing material of animal origin including used cooking oil originating in restaurants, catering facilities and kitchens, including central kitchens and household kitchens.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

Moisture if > 8 %

9.10.1 Collagen b Protein-based product derived from animal bones, hides, skins and tendons.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 8 %

9.11.1 Feather meal Product obtained by drying and grinding feathers of slaughtered animals, it may be hydrolysed.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 8 %

9.12.1 Gelatine b Natural, soluble protein, gelling or non-gelling, obtained by the partial hydrolysis of collagen produced from bones, hides and skins, tendons and sinews of animals.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 8 %

9.13.1 Greaves b

Product obtained from the manufacture of tallow, lard and other extracted or physically removed fats of animal origin, fresh, frozen or dried.

If extracted with solvents, may contain up to 0,1 % hexane.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

Moisture if > 8 %

9.14.1 Products of animal origin a Former foodstuff containing animal products; with or without treatment such as fresh, frozen, dried.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Moisture if > 8 %

9.15.1 Eggs Whole eggs of Gallus gallus L. with or without shells.
9.15.2 Albumen Product obtained from eggs after the separation of shells and yolk, pasteurised and possibly denatured.

Crude protein

Method of denaturation, if applicable

9.15.3 Egg products, dried Products consisting of pasteurised dried eggs, without shells or a mixture of different proportions of dried albumen and dried egg yolk.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Moisture if > 5 %

9.15.4 Egg powder, sugared Dried whole or parts of eggs.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Moisture if > 5 %

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

9.15.5 Egg shells, dried Product obtained from poultry eggs, after the content (yolk and albumen) has been removed. Shells are dried. Crude ash
9.16.1 Terrestrial invertebrates, live a Live terrestrial invertebrates, in all their life stages, other than species having adverse effects on plant, animals and human health.
9.16.2 Terrestrial invertebrates, dead a Dead terrestrial invertebrates, other than species having adverse effects on plant, animals and human health, in all their life stages, with or without treatment but not processed as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

10. Fish, other aquatic animals and products derived thereof U.K.

Feed materials in this chapter shall fullfil the requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 and may be subject to restrictions in use according to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001

a

The name shall be supplemented by the species.

b

The name shall be supplemented by the species when produced from farmed fish/crustacea as relevant.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
10.1.1 Aquatic invertebrates a Whole or parts of marine or freshwater invertebrates, in all their life stages, other than species pathogenic to humans and animals; with or without treatment such as fresh, frozen, dried.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

10.2.1 By-products from aquatic animals a Originating from establishments or plants preparing or manufacturing products for human consumption; with or without treatment such as fresh, frozen, dried.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash

10.3.1 Crustacea meal b Product obtained by heating, pressing and drying whole or parts of crustacean including wild and farmed shrimp.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

10.4.1 Fish b Whole or parts of fish: fresh, frozen, cooked, acid treated or dried.

Crude protein

Moisture if > 8 %

10.4.2 Fish meal b Product obtained by heating, pressing and drying whole or parts of fish and to which fish solubles may have been re-added prior to drying.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash, if > 20 %

Moisture if > 8 %

10.4.3 Fish solubles Condensed product obtained during manufacture of fishmeal which has been separated and stabilised by acidification or drying.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Moisture if > 5 %

10.4.4 Fish protein, hydrolysed Proteins obtained by hydrolysis of whole or parts of fish, which can be concentrated by drying

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash, if > 20 %

Moisture if > 8 %

10.4.5 Fishbone meal Product obtained by heating, pressing and drying parts of fish. It consists principally of fishbone. Crude ash
10.4.6 Fish oil Oil obtained from fish or parts of fish followed by centrifugation to remove water (may include species specific details e.g. cod liver oil).

Crude fat

Moisture if > 1 %

10.4.7 Fish oil, hydrogenated Oil obtained from hydrogenation of fish oil Moisture if > 1 %
10.4.8 Fish oil stearine [Winterized fish oil] Fraction of fish oil with a high content of saturated fats obtained during the refining of crude fish oil to refined fish oil using the process winterization in which the saturated fats are congealed and subsequently collected.

Crude fat

Moisture if > 1 %

10.5.1 Krill oil Oil obtained from cooked and pressed marine planktonic krill followed by centrifugation to remove water. Moisture if > 1 %
10.5.2 Krill protein concentrate, hydrolysed Product obtained by the enzymatic hydrolysis of whole or parts of krill, often concentrated by drying.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash, if > 20 %

Moisture if > 8 %

10.6.1 Marine annelid meal Product obtained by heating and drying whole or parts of marine annelids, including Nereis virens M. Sars.

Crude fat

Ash if > 20 %

Moisture if > 8 %

10.7.1 Marine zooplankton meal Product obtained by heating, pressing and drying marine zooplankton e.g. krill.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash, if > 20 %

Moisture if > 8 %

10.7.2 Marine zooplankton oil Oil obtained from cooked and pressed marine zooplankton followed by centrifugation to remove water. Moisture if > 1 %
10.8.1 Mollusc meal Product obtained by heating and drying whole or parts of molluscs including squid and bi-valves.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash, if > 20 %

Moisture if > 8 %

10.9.1 Squid meal Product obtained by heating, pressing and drying whole squid or parts of squid.

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash, if > 20 %

Moisture if > 8 %

10.10.1 Starfish meal [sea star meal] Product obtained by heating, pressing and drying whole Asteroidea or parts of Asteroidea .

Crude protein

Crude fat

Crude ash, if > 20 %

Moisture if > 8 %

11. Minerals and products derived thereof U.K.

Feed materials in this chapter containing animal products shall fullfil the requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 and may be subject to restrictions in use according to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001

a

The nature of the source may be indicated additionally in the name or replace it.

b

The name shall be amended or supplemented to specify the organic acid.

c

The manufacturing process may be included in the name.

d

The name shall be supplemented by from bones where appropriate.

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
11.1.1 Calcium carbonate a ; [limestone]

Product obtained by grinding sources of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ), such as limestone or by precipitation from acid solution.

May contain up to 0,25 % propylene glycol. May contain up to 0,1 % grinding aids.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.2 Calcareous marine shells Product of natural origin, obtained from marine shells, ground or granulated, such as oyster shells or seashells.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.3 Calcium and magnesium carbonate Natural mixture of calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) and magnesium carbonate (MgCO 3 ). May contain up to 0,1 % grinding aids.

Calcium

Magnesium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.4 Maerl Product of natural origin obtained from calcareous marine algae, ground or granulated.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.5 Lithothamn Product of natural origin obtained from calcareous marine algae ( Phymatolithon calcareum (Pall.)), ground or granulated.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.6 Calcium chloride Calcium chloride (CaCl 2 ). May contain up to 0,2 % barium sulphate.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.7 Calcium hydroxide

Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH) 2 ).

May contain up to 0,1 % grinding aids.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.8 Calcium sulphate anhydrous Calcium sulphate anhydrous (CaSO 4 ) obtained by grinding calcium sulphate anhydrous or dehydration of calcium sulphate dihydrate.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.9 Calcium sulphate hemihydrate Calcium sulphate hemihydrate (CaSO 4 × H 2 O) obtained by partially dehydrating calcium sulphate dihydrate.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.10 Calcium sulphate dihydrate Calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO 4 × 2H 2 O) obtained by grinding calcium sulphate dihydrate or hydration of calcium sulphate hemihydrate.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.11 Calcium salts of organic acids b Calcium salts of edible organic acids with at least 4 carbon atoms.

Calcium

Organic acid

11.1.12 Calcium oxide

Calcium oxide (CaO) obtained from calcination of naturally occurring limestone.

May contain up to 0,1 % grinding aids.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.13 Calcium gluconate Calcium salt of gluconic acid generally expressed as Ca(C 6 H 11 O 7 ) 2 and its hydrated forms.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.15 Calcium sulphate/carbonate Product obtained during the manufacturing of sodium carbonate.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.16 Calcium pidolate Calcium L-pidolate (C 10 H 12 CaN 2 O 6 ). May contain up to 5 % glutamic acid.

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.1.17 Calcium carbonate-magnesium oxide Product obtained by heating of natural calcium and magnesium containing substances like dolomite. May contain up to 0,1 % grinding aids.

Calcium

Magnesium

11.2.1 Magnesium oxide Calcined magnesium oxide (MgO), not less than 70 % MgO.

Magnesium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 15 %,

Iron content as Fe 2 O 3 if> 5 %.

11.2.2 Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate Magnesium sulphate (MgSO 4 × 7 H 2 O).

Magnesium

Sulphur

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 15 %

11.2.3 Magnesium sulphate monohydrate Magnesium sulphate (MgSO 4 × H 2 O).

Magnesium

Sulphur

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 15 %

11.2.4 Magnesium sulphate anhydrous Anhydrous magnesium sulphate (MgSO 4 ).

Magnesium

Sulphur

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.2.5 Magnesium propionate Magnesium propionate (C 6 H 10 MgO 4 ). Magnesium
11.2.6 Magnesium chloride Magnesium chloride (MgCl 2 ) or solution obtained by natural concentration of sea water after deposit of sodium chloride.

Magnesium

Chlorine

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.2.7 Magnesium carbonate Natural magnesium carbonate (MgCO 3 ).

Magnesium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.2.8 Magnesium hydroxide Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH) 2 ).

Magnesium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.2.9 Magnesium potassium sulphate Magnesium potassium sulphate (K 2 Mg(SO 4 ) 2 × nH 2 O, n = 4,6).

Magnesium

Potassium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.2.10 Magnesium salts of organic acids b Magnesium salts of edible organic acids with at least 4 carbon atoms.

Magnesium

Organic acid

11.2.11 Magnesium gluconate Magnesium salt of gluconic acid generally expressed as Mg(C 6 H 11 O 7 ) 2 and its hydrated forms.

Magnesium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.2.13 Magnesium pidolate Magnesium L-pidolate (C 10 H 12 MgN 2 O 6 ). May contain up to 5 % glutamic acid.

Magnesium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.3.1 Dicalcium phosphate c d ; [calcium hydrogen orthophosphate]

Calcium monohydrogen phosphate obtained from bones or inorganic sources (CaHPO 4 × nH 2 O, n = 0 or 2)

Ca/P > 1,2

May contain up to 3 % chloride expressed as NaCl.

Calcium

Total phosphorus

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.3.2 Monodicalcium phosphate

Product composed of dicalcium phosphate and monocalcium phosphate (CaHPO 4 × Ca(H 2 PO 4 ) 2 × nH 2 O, n = 0 or 1)

0,8 < Ca/P < 1,3

Total phosphorus,

Calcium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.3 Monocalcium phosphate; [calcium tetrahydrogen diorthophosphate]

Calcium-bis dihydrogenphosphate (Ca(H 2 PO 4 ) 2 × nH 2 O, n = 0 or 1)

Ca/P < 0,9

Total phosphorus

Calcium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.4 Tricalcium phosphate d ; [tricalcium orthophosphate]

Tricalcium phosphate from bones or inorganic sources (Ca 3 (PO 4 ) 2 × H 2 O) or hydroxyl apatite (Ca 5 (PO 4 ) 3 OH)

Ca/P > 1,3

Calcium

Total phosphorus

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.3.5 Calcium-magnesium phosphate Calcium-magnesium phosphate (Ca 3 Mg 3 (PO 4 ) 4 ).

Calcium

Magnesium

Total phosphorus

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.6 Defluorinated phosphate Product obtained from inorganic sources, calcined and further heat treated.

Total phosphorus

Calcium

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.3.7 Dicalcium pyrophosphate; [Dicalcium diphosphate] Dicalcium pyrophosphate(Ca 2 P 2 O 7 ).

Total phosphorus

Calcium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.8 Magnesium phosphate Product consisting of monobasic and/or di-basic and/or tri-basic magnesium phosphate.

Total phosphorus

Magnesium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.3.9 Sodium-calcium-magnesium phosphate Product consisting of sodium-calcium-magnesium phosphate.

Total phosphorus

Magnesium

Calcium

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.10 Monosodium phosphate; [Sodium dihydrogen orthophosphate]

Monosodium phosphate

(NaH 2 PO 4 × nH 2 O; n = 0, 1 or 2)

Total phosphorus

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.11 Disodium phosphate; [Disodium hydrogen orthophosphate] Disodium phosphate (Na 2 HPO 4 × nH 2 O; n = 0, 2, 7 or 12)

Total phosphorus

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.12 Trisodium Phosphate; [Trisodium orthophosphate] Trisodium phosphate (Na 3 PO 4 × nH 2 O; n = 0, 1/2, 1, 6, 8 or 12)

Total phosphorus

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.13 Sodium pyrophosphate; [Tetrasodium diphosphate] Sodium pyrophosphate (Na 4 P 2 O 7 × nH 2 O; n = 0 or 10)

Total phosphorus

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.14 Monopotassium phosphate; [Potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate] Monopotassium phosphate (KH 2 PO 4 )

Total phosphorus

Potassium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.15 Dipotassium phosphate; [Di-potassium hydrogen orthophosphate] Dipotassium phosphate (K 2 HPO 4 × nH 2 O; n = 0, 3 or 6)

Total phosphorus

Potassium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.16 Calcium sodium phosphate Calcium sodium phosphate (CaNaPO 4 )

Total phosphorus

Calcium

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.17 Monoammonium phosphate; [Ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate] Monoammonium phosphate (NH 4 H 2 PO 4 )

Total nitrogen

Total phosphorus

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.18 Diammonium phosphate; [Diammonium hydrogen orthophosphate] Diammonium phosphate ((NH 4 ) 2 HPO 4 )

Total nitrogen

Total phosphorus

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.19 Sodium tripolyphosphate; [Penta sodium triphosphate] Sodium tripolyphosphate (Na 5 P 3 O 10 × nH 2 O; n = 0 or 6)

Total phosphorus

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.20 Sodium magnesium phosphate Sodium-magnesium phosphate (MgNaPO 4 )

Total phosphorus

Magnesium

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.21 Magnesium hypophosphite Magnesium hypophosphite (Mg(H 2 PO 2 ) 2 × 6H 2 O)

Magnesium

Total phosphorus

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.22 Degelatinised bone meal Degelatinised, sterilised and ground bones from which the fat has been removed.

Total phosphorus

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.3.23 Bone ash Mineral residues from the incineration, combustion or gasification of animal by-products.

Total phosphorus

Calcium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.3.24 Calcium polyphosphate Heterogeneous mixtures of calcium salts of condensed polyphosphoric acids of general formula H (n + 2) PnO (3n + 1) where n is not less than 2.

Total phosphorus

Calcium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.25 Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate Monocalcium dihydrogen pyrophosphate (CaH 2 P 2 O 7 )

Total phosphorus

Calcium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.26 Magnesium acid pyrophosphate Magnesium acid pyrophosphate (MgH 2 P 2 O 7 ) Produced from purified phosphoric acid and purified magnesium hydroxide or magnesium oxide by evaporation of water and condensation of the orthophosphate to diphosphate.

Total phosphorus

Magnesium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.27 Disodium dihydrogen diphosphate Disodium dihydrogen diphosphate (Na 2 H 2 P 2 O 7 )

Total phosphorus

Calcium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.28 Trisodium diphosphate Trisodium monohydrogen diphosphate (anhydrous: Na 3 HP 2 O 7 ; monohydrate: Na 3 HP 2 O 7 × nH 2 O; n = 0, 1 or 9)

Total phosphorus

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.29 Sodium polyphosphate; [Sodium hexametaphosphate] Heterogeneous mixtures of sodium salts of linear condensed polyphosphoric acids of general formula H (n + 2) PnO (3n + 1) where n is not less than 2.

Total phosphorus

Sodium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.30 Tripotassium phosphate Tripotassium monophosphate (K 3 PO 4 × nH 2 O; n = 0, 1, 3, 7 or 9)

Total phosphorus

Potassium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.31 Tetrapotassium di-phosphate Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate (K 4 P 2 O 7 × nH 2 O; n = 0, 1 or 3)

Total phosphorus

Potassium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.32 Pentapotassium tri-phosphate Pentapotassium tri-polyphosphate (K 5 P 3 O 10 )

Total phosphorus

Potassium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.33 Potassium polyphosphate Heterogeneous mixtures of potassium salts of linear condensed polyphosphoric acids of general formula H (n + 2) PnO (3n + 1) where n is not less than 2.

Total phosphorus

Potassium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.3.34 Calcium sodium polyphosphate Calcium sodium polyphosphate.

Total phosphorus

Sodium

Calcium

P insoluble in 2 % citric acid if > 10 %

11.4.1 Sodium chloride a Sodium chloride (NaCl) or product obtained by evaporative crystallisation from brine (saturated or depleted in another process) (vacuum salt) or evaporation of seawater (marine salt and solar salt) or grinding rock salt.

Sodium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.4.2 Sodium bicarbonate [sodium hydrogencarbonate] Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO 3 )

Sodium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.4.3 Sodium/ammonium (bi)carbonate [sodium/ammonium (hydrogen)carbonate] Product obtained during the production of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate, with traces of ammonium bicarbonate (ammonium bicarbonate max. 5 %)

Sodium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.4.4 Sodium carbonate Sodium carbonate (Na 2 CO 3 )

Sodium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.4.5 Sodium sesquicarbonate [trisodium hydrogendicarbonate] Sodium sesquicarbonate (Na 3 H(CO 3 ) 2 )

Sodium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.4.6 Sodium sulphate

Sodium sulphate (Na 2 SO 4 )

May contain up to 0,3 % methionine

Sodium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.4.7 Sodium salts of organic acids b Sodium salts of edible organic acids with at least 4 carbon atoms

Sodium

Organic acid

11.5.1 Potassium chloride Potassium chloride (KCl) or product obtained by grinding natural sources of potassium chloride

Potassium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.5.2 Potassium sulphate Potassium sulphate (K 2 SO 4 )

Potassium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.5.3 Potassium carbonate Potassium carbonate (K 2 CO 3 )

Potassium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.5.4 Potassium bicarbonate [potassium hydrogen carbonate] Potassium bicarbonate (KHCO 3 )

Potassium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 10 %

11.5.5 Potassium salts of organic acids b Potassium salts of edible organic acids with at least 4 carbon atoms.

Potassium

Organic acid

11.5.6 Potassium pidolate Potassium L-pidolate (C 5 H 6 KNO 3 ). May contain up to 5 % glutamic acid.

Potassium

Ash insoluble in HCl if > 5 %

11.6.1 Flower of sulphur Powder obtained from natural deposits of the mineral. Also, product obtained from oil refinery production as practised by sulphur manufacturers. Sulphur
11.7.1 Attapulgite Natural magnesium-aluminium-silicon mineral. Magnesium
11.7.2 Quartz

Naturally occurring mineral obtained by grinding sources of quartz.

May contain up to 0,1 % grinding aids.

11.7.3 Cristobalite

Silicon dioxide (SiO 2 ) obtained from the re-crystallisation of quartz.

May contain up to 0,1 % grinding aids.

11.8.1 Ammonium sulphate Ammonium sulphate ((NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 ) obtained by chemical synthesis. May be presented in the form of an aqueous solution.

Nitrogen expressed as crude protein

Sulphur

11.8.3 Ammonium salts of organic acids b Ammonium salts of edible organic acids with at least 4 carbon atoms.

Nitrogen expressed as crude protein

Organic acid

11.8.4 Ammonium lactate

Ammonium lactate (CH 3 CHOHCOONH 4 ). Includes the Ammonium lactate produced by fermentation with Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. Bulgaricus , Lactococcus lactis ssp., Leuconostoc mesenteroides , Streptococcus thermophilus , Lactobacillus spp, or Bifidobacterium spp., containing not less than 44 % Nitrogen expressed as crude protein.

May contain up to 2 % phosphorus, 2 % potassium, 0,7 % magnesium, 2 % sodium, 2 % sulphates 0,5 % chlorides, 5 % sugars and 0,1 % silicone antifoam.

Nitrogen expressed as crude protein

Crude ash

Potassium if > 1,5 %

Magnesium if > 1,5 %,

sodium if > 1,5 %

11.8.5 Ammonium acetate Ammonium acetate (CH 3 COONH 4 ) in aqueous solution, containing not less than 55 % Ammonium acetate. Nitrogen expressed as crude protein
11.9.1 Flint [gizzard] grit Product obtained by crushing naturally occurring mineral in the form of gravel Particle size
11.9.2 [Gizzard] Redstone Product obtained by crushing and milling of products derived from the burning of clay

Particle size

Moisture if > 2 %

12. Products and by-products obtained by fermentation using micro-organisms, inactivated resulting in absence of live micro-organisms U.K.

Feed materials listed in this chapter that are or are produced from genetically modified organisms, or result from a fermentation process involving genetically modified micro-organisms shall be compliant with Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on genetically modified feed and food.

a

Products obtained from the biomass of specific micro-organisms grown on certain substrates. May contain up to 0,3 % antifoaming agents, 1,5 % filtration/clarifying agents and 2,9 % propionic acid.

b

Microorganisms used in the fermentation have been inactivated with the result that no such microorganisms are viable in the feed materials.

c

Cultivation on n-alkanes is prohibited (Regulation (EU) No 568/2010).

d

The used name of the yeast strains may vary from the scientific taxonomy. Therefore, synonyms of the yeast strains listed could also be used.

e

Other fermentation by-products. May contain up to 0,6 % antifoaming agents, 0,5 % antiscaling agents and 0,2 % sulphites.

f

Parts means any soluble and insoluble fractions of the yeast including from the membrane or the inner parts of the cell.

Number Name Description Compulsory Declarations
12.1.1 Product from Methylophilus methylotrophus rich in protein a b Fermentation product obtained by culture of Methylophilus methylotrophus (NCIMB strain 10.515) on methanol, the crude protein is at least 68 % and the reflectance index at least 50.

Crude protein

Crude ash

Crude fat

Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.2 Product from Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath), Alca ligenes acidovorans, Bacillus brevis and Bacillus firmus rich in protein a b Fermentation product obtained by culture of Methylococcus capsulatus (Bath) (NCIMB strain 11132), Alcaligenes acidovorans (NCIMB strain 13287), Bacillus brevis (NCIMB strain 13288) and Bacillus firmus (NCIMB strain 13289) on natural gas (approx. 91 % methane, 5 % ethane, 2 % propane, 0,5 % isobutane, 0,5 % n-butane), ammonia, and mineral salts, the crude protein is at least 65 %.

Crude protein

Crude ash

Crude fat

Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.3 Product from Escherichia coli rich in protein a b Fermentation by-product from the production of amino acids by culture of Escherichia coli K12 on substrates of vegetable or chemical origin, ammonia or mineral salts; it may be hydrolysed.

Crude protein

Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.4 Product from Corynebacterium glutamicum rich in protein a b Fermentation by-product from the production of amino acids by culture of Corynebacterium glutamicum on substrates of vegetable or chemical origin, ammonia or mineral salts, it may be hydrolysed.

Crude protein

Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.5 Yeasts [brewers' yeast] a b All yeasts obtained from d Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces carlsbergensis, Kluyveromyces lactis, Kluyveromyces fragilis, Torulaspora delbrueckii, Cyberlindnera jadinii c , Saccharomyces uvarum , Saccharomyces ludwigii or Brettanomyces ssp. on substrates mostly of vegetable origin such as molasses, sugar syrup, alcohol, distillery residues, cereals and products containing starch, fruit juice, whey, lactic acid, sugar, hydrolysed vegetable fibres and fermentation nutrients such as ammonia or mineral salts.

Moisture if < 75 % or > 97 %

If moisture < 75 %:

  • Crude protein

  • Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.6 Mycelium silage from the production of penicillin a b Mycelium (nitrogenous compounds), wet by-product from the production of penicillin by Penicillium chrysogenum (ATCC48271) on different sources of carbohydrates and their hydrolysates, heat treated and ensiled by means of Lactobacillus brevis , plantarum, sake, collinoides and Streptococcus lactis to inactive the penicillin, Nitrogen expressed as crude protein is at least 7 %.

Nitrogen expressed as crude protein

Crude ash

Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.7 Yeasts from biodiesel process a b All yeasts and parts f thereof obtained from d Yarrowia lipolytica grown on vegetable oils and degumming and glycerol fractions formed during biofuel production.

Moisture if < 75 % or > 97 %

If moisture < 75 %:

  • Crude protein

  • Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.8 Product from Lactobacillus species rich in protein a b Fermentation product obtained from culture of Lactobacillus on substrates mostly of vegetable origin such as molasses, sugar syrup, alcohol, distillery residues, cereals and products containing starch, fruit juice, whey, lactic acid, sugar, hydrolysed vegetable fibres and fermentation nutrients such as ammonia or mineral salts. The product may be dried.

Crude protein

Crude ash

Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.9 Product from Trichoderma viride rich in protein a b Fermentation product obtained from culture of Trichoderma viride on substrates mostly of vegetable origin such as molasses, sugar syrup, alcohol, distillery residues, cereals and products containing starch, fruit juice, whey, lactic acid, sugar, hydrolysed vegetable fibres and fermentation nutrients such as ammonia or mineral salts. The product may be dried

Crude protein

Crude ash

Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.10 Product from Bacillus subtilis rich in protein a b Fermentation product obtained from culture of Bacillus subtilis on substrates mostly of vegetable origin such as molasses, sugar syrup, alcohol, distillery residues, cereals and products containing starch, fruit juice, whey, lactic acid, sugar, hydrolysed vegetable fibres and fermentation nutrients such as ammonia or mineral salts. The product may be dried

Crude protein

Crude ash

Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.11 Product from Aspergillus oryzae rich in protein a b Fermentation product obtained from culture of Aspergillus oryzae on substrates mostly of vegetable origin such as molasses, sugar syrup, alcohol, distillery residues, cereals and products containing starch, fruit juice, whey, lactic acid, sugar, hydrolysed vegetable fibres and fermentation nutrients such as ammonia or mineral salts. The product may be dried.

Crude protein

Crude ash

Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.1.12 Yeasts products a b All yeasts parts f obtained from d Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Saccharomyces carlsbergensis, Kluyveromyces lactis, Kluyveromyces fragilis, Torulaspora delbrueckii, Cyberlindnera jadinii c , Saccharomyces uvarum , Saccharomyces ludwigii or Brettanomyces ssp. on substrates mostly of vegetable origin such as molasses, sugar syrup, alcohol, distillery residues, cereals and products containing starch, fruit juice, whey, lactic acid, sugar, hydrolysed vegetable fibres and fermentation nutrients such as ammonia or mineral salts.

Moisture if < 75 % or > 97 %

If moisture < 75 %:

  • Crude protein

  • Propionic acid if > 0,5 %

12.2.1 Vinasses [condensed molasses soluble] b e By-products derived from the industrial processing of musts/worts issued from microbial fermentation processes such as alcohol, organic acids or yeast manufacture. They are composed of the liquid/paste fraction obtained after the separation of the fermentation musts/worts. They may also include dead cells and/or parts f thereof of the fermentation micro-organisms used. The substrates are mostly of vegetable origin such as molasses, sugar syrup, alcohol, distillery residues, cereals and products containing starch, fruit juice, whey, lactic acid, sugar, hydrolysed vegetable fibres and fermentation nutrients such as ammonia or mineral salts.

Crude protein

Substrate and indication of production process as appropriate

12.2.2 By-products from the production of L-glutamic acid b e By-products from the production of L-glutamic acid by fermentation with Corynebacterium melassecola on substrate composed of sucrose, molasses, starch products and their hydrolysates, ammonium salts and other nitrogenous compounds. Crude protein
12.2.3 By-products from the production of L-lysine-monohydrochloride with Brevibacterium lactofermentum b e By-products from the production of L-Lysine monohydrochloride by fermentation with Brevibacterium lactofermentum on substrate composed of sucrose, molasses, starch products and their hydrolysates, ammonium salts and other nitrogenous compounds. Crude protein
12.2.4 By-products from the production of amino acids with Corynebacterium glutamicum b e By-products from the production of amino acids by fermentation with Corynebacterium glutamicum on substrate of vegetable or chemical origin, ammonia or mineral salts.

Crude protein

Crude ash

12.2.5 By-products from the production of amino acids with Escherichia coli K12 b e By-products from the production of amino acids by fermentation with Escherichia coli K12 on substrate of vegetable or chemical origin, ammonia or mineral salts.

Crude protein

Crude ash

12.2.6 By-product of enzyme production with Aspergillus niger b e By-product of fermentation of Aspergillus niger on wheat and malt for enzyme production. Crude protein
12.2.7 Polyhydroxybutyrate from fermentation with Ralstonia eutropha b Product containing 3-hydroxybutyrate and 3-hydroxyvalerate, produced via fermentation with Ralstonia eutropha , and non-viable bacterial protein meal remaining from the producing bacteria and fermentation broth.

13. Miscellaneous U.K.

Feed materials in this chapter containing animal products shall fullfil the requirements of the Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 and Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 and may be subject to restrictions in use according to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001

a

The name shall be supplemented by the fruit, vegetable, plant, spices and herbs species, as applicable.

b

The name shall be supplemented by the indication of the botanical origin.

c

The name shall be supplemented by the indication of the botanical or animal origin.

d

The name shall be amended or supplemented to specify the fatty acids used.

e

The name shall be amended or supplemented to specify the organic acid.

f

The name shall be supplemented by the words from animal tissues or from fermentation , as appropriate]

Number Name Description Compulsory declarations
13.1.1 Products from the bakery and pasta industry Products obtained during and from the production of bread, biscuits, wafers or pasta. They may be dried.

Starch

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose,

Crude fat, if > 5 %

13.1.2 Products from the pastry industry Products obtained during and from the production of pastry and cakes. They may be dried.

Starch

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose,

Crude fat, if > 5 %

13.1.3 Products of the breakfast cereal manufacture Substances or products that are intended or where it is reasonable to expect that they can be consumed by humans in their processed, partially processed or unprocessed forms. They may be dried.

Crude protein, if > 10 %

Crude fibre

Crude oils/fats, if > 10 %,

Starch, if > 30 %

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose, if > 10 %

13.1.4 Products from the confectionery industry Products obtained during and from the production of sweets, including chocolate goods. They may be dried.

Starch

Crude fat, if > 5 %

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

13.1.5 Products of the ice-cream industry Products obtained during the production of ice-cream. They may be dried.

Starch

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose,

Crude fat

13.1.6 Products and by-products from processing fresh fruits and vegetables a Products obtained when processing fresh fruit and vegetables (including peel, whole pieces of fruit/vegetables, and mixtures thereof). They may have been dried, or frozen.

Starch

Crude fibre

Crude fat, if > 5 %

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 %

13.1.7 Products from the processing of plants a Products obtained from freezing or drying whole plants or their parts. Crude Fibre
13.1.8 Products from processing of spices and seasonings a Products obtained from freezing or drying spices and seasonings or their parts.

Crude protein, if > 10 %

Crude fibre

Crude oils/fats, if > 10 %,

Starch, if > 30 %

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose, if > 10 %

13.1.9 Products from the processing of herbs a Products obtained from crushing, grinding, freezing or drying herbs or their parts. Crude Fibre
13.1.10 Products from the potato processing industry Products obtained when processing potatoes. They may have been dried or frozen.

Starch

Crude fibre

Crude fat, if > 5 %

Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 %

13.1.11 Products and by-products of the sauces production Substances from the sauces-production that are intended or where it is reasonable to expect that they can be consumed by humans in their processed, partially processed or unprocessed forms. They may be dried. Crude fat
13.1.12 Products and by-products from the savoury snacks industry Products and by-products of the savoury snacks industry obtained during and from the production of savoury snacks — potato chips, potato and/or cereal based snacks (direct extruded, dough based and pelleted snacks) and nuts. Crude fat
13.1.13 Products from the ready-to-eat food industry Products obtained during the production of ready to eat food. They may be dried. Crude fat, if > 5 %
13.1.14 Plants by-products from spirits production Solid products from plants (including berries and seeds such as anise) obtained after maceration of these plants in an alcoholic solution or after alcoholic evaporation/distillation, or both, in the elaboration of flavourings for the spirits production. These products must be distilled to eliminate the alcoholic residue.

Crude protein, if > 10 %

Crude fibre

Crude oils/fats, if > 10 %

13.1.15 Feed beer Product of the brewing process which is unsaleable as a human beverage.

Alcohol content

Moisture if < 75 %

13.1.16 Sweet flavored drink

Products from the soft drink industry obtained from the production of sweet flavoured soft drinks or from unpacked non-marketable sweet-flavoured soft drinks.

They may be concentrated or dried.

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose.

Moisture if > 30 %

13.1.17 Fruit Syrup Products from the fruit syrup industry obtained from the manufacture of fruit syrup for human consumption

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Moisture if > 30 %

13.1.18 Sweet flavored syrup

Products from the sweet flavored syrup industry obtained from the production of syrup or from unpacked non-marketable syrup.

They may be concentrated or dried.

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose.

Moisture if > 30 %

13.2.1 Caramelised sugars Product obtained by the controlled heating of any sugar. Total sugars, calculated as sucrose
13.2.2 Dextrose Dextrose is obtained after hydrolysis of starch and consists of purified, crystallised glucose, with or without crystal water.
13.2.3 Fructose Fructose as purified crystalline powder. It is obtained from glucose in glucose syrup by the use of glucose isomerase and from sucrose inversion.
13.2.4 Glucose syrup Glucose syrup is a purified and concentrated aqueous solution of nutritive saccharides obtained through hydrolysis from starch. It may be dried Moisture if > 30 %
13.2.5 Glucose molasses Product produced during refining process of glucose syrups. Total sugars, calculated as sucrose
13.2.6 Xylose Sugar extracted from wood.
13.2.7 Lactulose Semi-synthetic disaccharide (4-O-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-fructose) obtained from lactose through the isomerisation of glucose to fructose. Present in heat treated milk and milk products.
13.2.8 Glucosamine (Chitosamine) f Amino sugar (monosaccharide) being part of the structure of the polysaccharides chitosan and chitin. Produced by the hydrolysis of crustacean and other arthropod exoskeletons or by fermentation of grain such as corn or wheat. Sodium or Potassium, as applicable
13.2.9 Xylo-oligosaccharide Chains of xylose molecules linked with β1–4 bonds with degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 10 and produced from enzymatic hydrolysis of various feedstocks rich in hemicellulose. Moisture if > 5 %
13.2.10 Gluco-oligosaccharide Product obtained by either fermentation or hydrolysis and/or physical thermal treatment of glucose polymers, glucose, sucrose and maltose. Moisture if > 28 %
13.3.1 Starch b Starch. Starch
13.3.2 Starch b , pre-gelatinised Product consisting of starch expanded by heat treatment. Starch
13.3.3 Starch b mixture Product consisting of native and/or modified food starch obtained from different botanical sources. Starch
13.3.4 Starch b hydrolysates cake Product from starch hydrolysis liquor filtration which consists of the following: protein, starch, polysaccharides, fat, oil and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, wood fibre).

Moisture if < 25 % or > 45 %

If moisture < 25 %:

  • Crude fat

  • Crude protein

13.3.5 Dextrin Dextrin is partially acid hydrolysed starch.
13.3.6 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin is the partially hydrolysed starch
13.4.1 Polydextrose Randomly bonded bulk polymer of glucose produced by thermal polymerisation of D-Glucose.
13.5.1 Polyols Product obtained by hydrogenation or fermentation and consisting of reduced mono, di- or oligosaccharides or polysaccharides.
13.5.2 Isomalt Sugar alcohol obtained from sucrose after enzymatic conversion and hydrogenation.
13.5.3 Mannitol Product obtained by hydrogenation or fermentation and consisting of reduced glucose and/or fructose.
13.5.4 Xylitol Product obtained by hydrogenation and fermentation of xylose.
13.5.5 Sorbitol Product obtained by hydrogenation of glucose
13.6.1 Acid oils from chemical refining c Product obtained during the deacidification of oils and fats of vegetable or animal origin by means of alkali, followed by an acidulation with subsequent separation of the aqueous phase, containing free fatty acids, oils or fats and natural components of seeds, fruits or animal tissues such as mono- and diglycerides, crude lecithin and fibres.

Crude fat

Moisture if > 1 %

13.6.2 Fatty acids esterified with glycerol d Glycerides obtained by esterification of fatty acids with glycerol. May contain up to 50 ppm Nickel from hydrogenation.

Moisture if > 1 %

Crude fat

Nickel if > 20 ppm

13.6.3 Mono di and tri glycerides of fatty acids d

Product consisting of mixtures of mono-, di- and triesters of glycerol with fatty acids.

They may contain small amounts of free fatty acids and glycerol.

May contain up to 50 ppm Nickel from hydrogenation.

Crude fat

Nickel if > 20 ppm

13.6.4 Salts of fatty acids d

Product obtained by reaction of fatty acids with at least four carbon atoms with calcium, magnesium, sodium or potassium hydroxides, oxides or salts.

May contain up to 50 ppm Nickel from hydrogenation.

Crude fat (after hydrolysis)

Moisture

Ca or Na or K or Mg (when appropriate)

Nickel if > 20 ppm

13.6.5 Fatty acid distillates from physical refining c Product obtained during the deacidification of oils and fats of vegetable or animal origin by means of distillation containing free fatty acids, oils or fats and natural components of seeds, fruits or animal tissues such as mono- and diglycerides, sterols and tocopherols.

Crude fat

Moisture if > 1 %

13.6.6 Crude fatty acids from splitting c Product obtained by oil/fat splitting. By definition it consists of crude fatty acids C 6 -C 24 , aliphatic, linear, monocarboxylic, saturated and unsaturated. May contain up to 50 ppm Nickel from hydrogenation.

Crude fat

Moisture if > 1 %

Nickel if > 20 ppm

13.6.7 Pure distilled fatty acids from splitting c

Product obtained by the distillation of crude fatty acids from oil/fat splitting potentially plus hydrogenation. By definition it consists of pure distilled fatty acids C 6 -C 24 , aliphatic, linear, monocarboxylic, saturated and unsaturated.

May contain up to 50 ppm Nickel from hydrogenation

Crude fat

Moisture if > 1 %

Nickel if > 20 ppm

13.6.8 Soap stocks c Product obtained during the deacidification of vegetable oils and fats by means of aqueous calcium, magnesium, sodium or potassium hydroxide solution, containing salts of fatty acids, oils or fats and natural components of seeds, fruits or animal tissues such as mono- and diglycerides, crude lecithin and fibres.

Moisture if < 40 and > 50 %

Ca or Na or K or Mg, as appropriate

13.6.9 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids esterified with organic acids d e Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids with at least four carbon atoms esterified with organic acids. Crude fat
13.6.10 Sucrose esters of fatty acids d Esters of saccharose and fatty acids.

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Crude fat

13.6.11 Sucroglycerides of fatty acids d Mixture of esters of saccharose and mono and di-glycerides of fatty acids.

Total sugars, calculated as sucrose

Crude fat

13.6.12 Palmitoylglucosamine Lipid organic compound present in the roots of many plants and particularly in most leguminous plants. It is produced by acylation of D-glucosamine with palmitic acid. May contain up to 0,5 % acetone.

Moisture if > 2 %,

Crude fat

13.6.13 Salt of lactylates of fatty acids Non-glyceride ester of fatty acids. The product can be a calcium, magnesium, sodium or potassium salt of fatty acids esterified with lactic acid. It may contain the salts of free fatty acids and lactic acid.

Crude fat

Moisture if > 1 %

Nickel if > 20 ppm

Ca or Na or K or Mg as appropriate

13.8.1

Glycerine, crude

[Glycerol, crude]

By-product obtained from:

  • the oleochemical process of oil/fat splitting to obtain fatty acids and sweet water, followed by concentration of the sweet water to get crude glycerol or by transesterification (may contain up to 0,5 % methanol) of natural oils/fats to obtain fatty acid methyl esters and sweet water, followed by concentration of the sweet water to get crude glycerol;

  • the production of biodiesel (methyl or ethyl esters of fatty acids) by transesterification of oils and fats of unspecified vegetable and animal origin. Mineral and organic salts might remain in the glycerine (up to 7,5 %).

May contain up to 0,5 % Methanol and up to 4 % of Matter Organic Non Glycerol (MONG) comprising of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters, Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters, Free Fatty Acids and Glycerides;

  • saponification of oils/fats of vegetable or animal origin, normally with alkali/alkaline earths, to obtain soaps.

May contain up to 50 ppm Nickel from hydrogenation.

Glycerol

Potassium if > 1,5 %

Sodium if > 1,5 %

Nickel if > 20 ppm

13.8.2

Glycerine

[Glycerol]

Product obtained from:

  • the oleochemical process of (a) oil/fat splitting followed by concentration of sweet waters and refining by distillation (see part B, glossary of processes, entry 20) or ion-exchange process; (b) transesterification of natural oils/fats to obtain fatty acid methyl esters and crude sweet water, followed by concentration of the sweet water to get crude glycerol and refining by distillation or ion-exchange process;

  • the production of biodiesel (methyl or ethyl esters of fatty acids) by transesterification of oils and fats of unspecified vegetable and animal origin with subsequent refining of the glycerine. Minimum Glycerol content: 99 % of dry matter;

  • saponification of oils/fats of vegetable or animal origin, normally with alkali/alkaline earths, to obtain soaps, followed by refining of crude Glycerol and distillation.

May contain up to 50 ppm Nickel from hydrogenation.

Glycerol if < 99 % on dry matter basis

Sodium if > 0,1 %

Potassium if > 0,1 %

Nickel if > 20 ppm

13.9.1 Methyl sulphonyl methane Organo-sulfur compound ((CH 3 ) 2 SO 2 ) obtained by chemical synthetis which is identical to the naturally occurring source in plants. Sulphur
13.10.1 Peat Product from the natural decomposition of plant (mainly sphagnum) in anaerobic and oligotrophic environment. Crude Fibre
13.10.2 Leonardite Product that is a naturally occurring mineral complex of phenolic hydrocarbons, also known as humate, which originates from the decomposition of organic matter over the course of millions of years. Crude Fibre
13.11.1 Propylene glycol; [1,2-propanediol]; [propane-1,2-diol] Organic compound (a diol or double alcohol) with formula C 3 H 8 O 2 . It is a viscous liquid with a faintly sweet taste, hygroscopic and miscible with water, acetone, and chloroform. May contain up to 0,3 % di-propylene glycol.
13.11.2 Mono-esters of propylene glycol and fatty acids d Mono-esters of propylene glycol and fatty acids, alone or in mixtures with diesters.

Propylene glycol

Crude fat

13.12.1 Hyaluronic acid Glucosamineglucan (polysaccharide) with repeating unit consisting of an amino sugar (N-acetyl-D- glucosamine) and D-glucuronic acid present in the skin, synovial fluid and the umbilical cord, produced, for example, from animal tissue or by bacterial fermentation Sodium or Potassium, as applicable
13.12.2 Chondroitin sulphate Product obtained by extraction from tendons, bones and other animal tissues containing cartilage and soft connective tissues. Sodium
13.12.3 Gluconic acid Gluconic acid (C 6 H 12 O 7 ), a water soluable organic acid with a pKa of 3,7, has a clear to brown color. The liquid form has a minimum content of Gluconic acid of 50 %. It is produced through the microbial fermentation of glucose syrup or as the co-product from the manufacturing of food grade glucono-delta-lactone. Gluconic acid

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