Olive Pulp
Introduction
By-product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of pressed olives separated as far as possible from parts of the kernel. Olives are processed for the oil which is seen as a 'healthy' vegetable oil. Olive pulp is the residue from oil extraction.
Origin
Grown in the Mediterranean, Northern African and parts of America.
Nutritional Information
A digestible fibre feed of variable nutritional quality due to different processing techniques. Unsuitable for pigs and poultry due to high fibre content. Low to medium protein content and deficient in minerals.
Colour/Texture
Dark brown pellets.
Palatability
Low
Limits on Usage
Palatability will limit inclusion rates.
Recommended Maximum Inclusion Rates %
Calf 0 Creep 0 Chick 0
Dairy 10 Weaner 0 Broiler 0
Beef 10 Grower 0 Breeder 0
Lamb 0 Finisher 0 Layer 0
Ewe 10 Sow 0    
Handling/Storage
No significant problems.