Determination of Raw Ash

Ash Determination Methods in Feed

Ash determination as a definition; It is the process of calculating the remaining inorganic residue after burning all organic parts of feeds at high temperature.

Feed consists of water and dry matter. Dry matter consists of organic and inorganic parts. While nutrients such as protein, fat, cellulose, starch, sugar in the feed form the organic part; Macro elements such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, salt (NaCl) and micro elements such as iron, copper and zinc form the inorganic part.

The entire amount of ash remaining as a result of burning is not considered as an inorganic substance. Because in the feed; It can be found in elements such as soil, sand, and dust. Therefore, the amount of ash obtained is called crude ash.

Generally, the amount of ash in the feed should be around 10% at most. This value increases up to 20% in feeds of animal origin and it is a parameter that should be controlled in feeds.

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