Vegetable Oil Product
Introduction
This vegetable oil product is a by-product of the palm kernel oil industry. Elanco is working with
Cargill Nutrition Ltd in a joint development venture with this product, utilizing this by-product from
Cargill’s oil processing business in Malaysia. Inclusion levels of this product would range from 0.5 to
3.0 kg/tonne of feed, depending on species.
Elanco is pursuing this product as an in-feed fat product that would provide an energy source to the
diet (similar to tallow or other plant fats) and would be feed at levels that do not exceed normal
physiological limits.
Manufacturing Process
As stated above, this vegetable oil is a by-product from the processing of palm kernel oil. The
manufacturing of the final product is a simple hydrolization of the by-product. The final vegetable oil
product will be a semi-solid ingredient at ambient temperatures.
Classification in other geographies
This product is considered a feed ingredient in both the United States and member states of the
European Union.
In the United States, the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) manual lists a
definition for “Hydrolyzed Fat, or Oil, Feed Grade” on page 349. This definition states that:
“Hydrolyzed Fat, or Oil, Feed Grade is obtained in the fat processing procedures commonly used in edible fat
processing or soap making. It consists predominately of fatty acids and must contain, and be guaranteed for,
not less that 85% total fatty acids, not more than 6% Unsaponifiable matter, and not more than 1% insoluble
impurities. Maximum moisture must also be guaranteed. Its source must be stated in the product name; i.e.,
“hydrolyzed animal fat”, “hydrolyzed vegetable fat”, or “hydrolyzed animal and vegetable fat”. If an
antioxidant(s) is used, the common name or names must be indicated, followed by the words “used as a
preservative”.
Information and data indicate that this product meets the requirements of this definition (see next
section). An example of the US label is included as Attachment 1.
A similar situation exists in Europe, where the product complies with the vegetable oil definition in
the feeding stuffs regulations.
Composition
Composition of this product meets those requirements as described in the AAFCO definition provided
above. Attachment 2 indicated that this product meets those requirements listed in the definition for
“Hydrolyzed Fat, or Oil, Feed Grade”. A fatty acid analysis of the product is listed in Attachment 3
which shows that the fatty acid profile is comprised of both short and long chain fatty acids.
Attachment 1
Example US Label
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Oil for animals to increase the nutrient density of the feed and support growth
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Total Fatty Acids, not less than 85%
Unsaponifiable Matter, not more than 6%
Insoluble Impurities, not more than 1%
Maximum Moisture, 2%
Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Vegetable Oil
Directions for Use: Incorporate 1 to 6 lbs into one ton of complete feed
Storage: Store in a cool dry place. Keep away from heat and direct light.
Manufactured and made using technology provided by: Distributed by:
Cargill Animal Nutrition Elanco Animal Health,
General Office Eli Lilly and Company,
Minneapolis, MN 55440 2500 Innovation Way,
P.O. Box 708,
Greenfield, Indiana
United States
Tel: 800-428-4441
Fax: 317-276-3494
Email: www.elanco.us
Nt. Wt. 2000 lb (907 kg)
Date of manufacture:
Best before :
Batch No. :
Attachment 2
Vegetable Fat Composition
Composition Criteria
(%) Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 Mean
Total Fatty Acids 96.45 97.34 97.75 97.18
Unsaponifiable Matter 1.46 1.36 1.08 1.30
Insoluble Impurities 0.06 0.02 0.01 0.03
Moisture 2.03 1.28 1.16 1.49
Attachment 3
Vegetable Fat Fatty Acid Analysis (% of total fatty acids)
Fatty Acid Lot 1 Lot 2 Lot 3 Lot 4 Mean
C06:0 Caproic Acid – 6:0 0.24 0.26 0.18 0.12 0.20
C08:0 Caprylic Acid – 8:0 5.49 4.76 4.64 4.56 4.86
C10:0 Capric Acid – 10:0 5.10 4.52 4.42 4.36 4.60
C12:0 Lauric Acid – 12:0 51.86 52.28 53.61 52.45 52.55
C14:0 Myristic Acid – 14:0 15.11 16.1 16.17 16.37 15.94
C16:0 Palmitic Acid – 16:0 7.48 8.55 8.53 8.95 8.38
C18:0 Stearic Acid – 18:0 2.56 2.58 2.45 2.57 2.54
C18:1 9c Oleic Acid – 18:1 10.41 9.2 8.46 9.02 9.27
C18:2 9c12c Linoleic Acid – 18:2 1.71 1.51 1.37 1.49 1.52
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Lots listed in Attachment 2 should not be considered the same as those listed in Attachment 1.