Cashew Shell Powder

APPLICATIONS OF CASHEW NUT BY-PRODUCTS IN ANIMAL FEED PROCESSING

By-products from cashew nuts, including cashew shells and residue, are a cheap and abundant source of raw materials that can be used to process livestock and poultry feed. Using cashew by-products brings many benefits such as:

1. Enhance nutritional value:

• Cashew silk shell: Contains high levels of crude protein (about 20-25%), fat (about 5-10%), fiber (about 30-40%), vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, etc.
• Cashew residue: A source of protein (about 18-22%), fat (about 10-15%), vitamins and minerals.

2. Improve feed efficiency:

• Silk shell and cashew residue help animals digest well and absorb nutrients more effectively.
• The fiber in silk bark helps stimulate the digestive system and prevent constipation.

3. Reduce animal feed production costs:

• Silk shells and cashew residue are cheaper ingredients than traditional food ingredients such as corn and soybeans.
• Using cashew by-products helps reduce animal feed production costs and increase profits for farmers.

4. Protect the environment:

• Utilizing cashew by-products to produce animal feed helps reduce the amount of agricultural waste, contributing to environmental protection.

How to use cashew by-products in animal feed processing:

• Cashew shells and residue need to be dried and crushed before use.
• Silk shells and cashew residue can be mixed with other feed ingredients to create a complete diet for livestock and poultry.
• The ratio of mixing silk shells and cashew residue in food should be consistent with the nutritional needs of each type of animal and its age of development.

Attention:

• It is necessary to properly handle silk shells and cashew residue to remove toxins before using as animal feed.
• Do not use too much silk shell and cashew residue in food because it can affect the quality of meat and livestock products.

By-products from cashew nuts are a potential source of raw materials for processing livestock and poultry feed. Using cashew by-products brings many economic and environmental benefits. However, it is necessary to use cashew by-products properly to ensure quality and safety for animal.