Castor Meal
We are one of the leading exporter and supplier of highly effective Castor Meal. The offered Castor meal is highly appreciated for precise pH value, high effectiveness and longer shelf life. In order to ensure quality, this is stringently tested on various parameters. We offer this product to our clients at highly competitive prices.
Castor meal, also known as castor seed meal or castor cake, is a byproduct of the castor oil extraction process. Castor oil is derived from the seeds of the castor plant (Ricinus communis) and is widely used for various industrial and medicinal purposes. After the oil is extracted, what remains is the castor meal.
Castor meal is a valuable agricultural product because it is rich in nutrients and can be used as a fertilizer or animal feed. It contains a relatively high amount of protein (about 30-40%), making it a suitable source of plant-based protein for livestock and poultry. However, it also contains naturally occurring toxins, such as ricin and ricinine, which need to be carefully processed and detoxified before it can be safely used in animal feed.
Specifications
- Protein Content: Castor seed meal is a good source of protein, typically containing around 30% to 40% protein, which makes it suitable for animal feed. Protein is an essential component of livestock and poultry diets for muscle growth, milk production, and egg laying.
- Nutrient-Rich Fertilizer: Castor seed meal is valued as an organic fertilizer because it is a rich source of essential plant nutrients.
- Slow-Release Nutrients: The nutrients in castor seed meal are released slowly as the meal decomposes in the soil, results in reducing the risk of nutrient leaching.
- Versatile Application: Castor seed meal can be used in a variety of agricultural applications, including crop cultivation, gardening, and horticulture. It can be applied directly to the soil or incorporated into compost.
| Protein | 32% approx |
| Nitrogen | 4-4.5% min |
| Phosphorous | 1% min |
| Potassium | 1% min |
| Moisture | 10-12 % max |
| Oil Content | 0.5% max |