Kapok seed meal (expeller)
Bungkil biji kapuk · Ceiba pentandra
Also known in Indonesia as: bungkil kapuk, kapok seed cake, kapok seed meal
Suitable for: Ruminants, Poultry
Nutrition data is in Beta and has not been reviewed by experts yet. Use it as a guide, not as veterinary advice.View sources
Dry matter (DM)
89,5%
per as fed
Crude protein (CP)
34,1%
per dry matter
Crude fibre (CF)
17,7%
per dry matter
Nutrient content (main values)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 89,5% | as fed | P-S15 |
| Ash Ash | 7,9% | dry matter | P-S15 |
| CP Crude protein | 34,1% | dry matter | P-S15 |
| EE Ether extract | 8,1% | dry matter | P-S15 |
| CF Crude fibre | 17,7% | dry matter | P-S15 |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 32,2% | dry matter | P-S15 |
| NDF NDF | 51,8% | dry matter | P-S15 |
| ADF ADF | 42,5% | dry matter | P-S15 |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.175 kcal/kg | dry matter | P-S15 |
| AMEn AMEn poultry | 2.103 kcal/kg | dry matter | P-S15 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,49% | dry matter | P-S15 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,95% | dry matter | P-S15 |
Use
Inclusion limit
Poultry: 5-10% recommended (Ferguson 1983, cited in P-S15). Cattle: up to 40% gave satisfactory results; higher levels toxic (P-S15). Pigs: 5-20% (P-S15).
Toxic at high levels (over 40% in ruminants, over 20% in poultry); seed oil above 2% killed chickens (P-S15). Cyclopropenoid fatty acids detrimental in poultry, especially layers (P-S15). Soapy-smelling cakes should not be fed to monogastrics (P-S15).
All values from every source (18)
| Nutrient | Value | Basis | Sources | Confidence | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM Dry matter | 89,5% main | as fed | P-S15 | High | SD 2; min 86.4; max 93.1; n 12 |
| DM Dry matter | 86% | as fed | P-S1 | Medium | |
| Ash Ash | 7,9% main | dry matter | P-S15 | High | SD 0.7; min 6.5; max 9.3; n 13 |
| Ash Ash | 7,9% | dry matter | P-S1 | Medium | |
| CP Crude protein | 34,1% main | dry matter | P-S15 | High | SD 7.4; min 26.9; max 50; n 13 |
| CP Crude protein | 31,7% | dry matter | P-S1 | Medium | |
| EE Ether extract | 8,1% main | dry matter | P-S15 | High | SD 1.9; min 5.3; max 12.7; n 13 |
| EE Ether extract | 9,7% | dry matter | P-S1 | Medium | |
| CF Crude fibre | 17,7% main | dry matter | P-S15 | High | SD 7.6; min 5.9; max 31.6; n 13 |
| CF Crude fibre | 24% | dry matter | P-S1 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 32,2% main | dry matter | P-S15 | Medium | |
| NFE Nitrogen-free extract | 26,7% | dry matter | P-S1 | Medium | |
| NDF NDF | 51,8% main | dry matter | P-S15 | Medium | n 1 |
| ADF ADF | 42,5% main | dry matter | P-S15 | Medium | n 1 |
| ME ME ruminant | 2.175 kcal/kg main | dry matter | P-S15 | Low | n 1 |
| AMEn AMEn poultry | 2.103 kcal/kg main | dry matter | P-S15 | Medium | n 1 |
| Ca Calcium | 0,49% main | dry matter | P-S15 | High | SD 0.12; min 0.2; max 0.6; n 9 |
| P Phosphorus | 0,95% main | dry matter | P-S15 | High | SD 0.14; min 0.7; max 1.06; n 10 |
Sources
- [P-S1] Hartadi H., Reksohadiprodjo S., Lebdosukojo S., Tillman A.D. Tabel-tabel dari Komposisi Bahan Makanan Ternak untuk Indonesia / Tabel Komposisi Pakan untuk Indonesia. Gadjah Mada University Press, Yogyakarta (scanned edition hosted by Lab. Ilmu Makanan Ternak, Fapet UGM; Tabel 12 proksimat). Open
- [P-S15] Heuzé V., Tran G., 2019. Kapok (Ceiba pentandra). Feedipedia, a programme by INRAE, CIRAD, AFZ and FAO. Open
This is a guide, not an official prescription. Consult a local extension officer or veterinarian.