Haemoglobin
Produced mainly from the red-blood-cell fraction, and a different product from Blood Meal. It has a concentrated protein content and contains haem iron. Depending on specification, it may offer nutritional, colour, or functional value.
Haemoglobin is produced mainly from the red-blood-cell fraction and is distinct from Blood Meal. It is a concentrated protein source that also contains haem iron. Depending on the specification, it may offer nutritional, colour or functional value. Marine protein and lipid ingredients are covered on the Marine Ingredients page; other animal proteins on the Animal Protein Raw Materials page.
Product characteristics.
Haemoglobin
- Available origins: Bovine, Porcine, Poultry Haemoglobin
- Key nutritional value: Concentrated protein and haem iron
- Potential feed applications: Livestock, aquafeed, and selected pet food, subject to specification
- Key performance factors: Red-blood-cell fraction, specification, intended use
Indicative specification
| Parameter | Indicative value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | Min. 92% |
| Ash | Max. 5% |
| Moisture | Max. 9% |
| Solubility (typical) | ~80% |
Indicative composition
| Component | Indicative value |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 0.4% |
| Iron | 2,700 ppm |
| Calcium | 0.02% |
| Phosphorus | 0.35% |
| Appearance | Fine dark reddish/brown powder, meaty odor |
Information buyers should confirm.
- Animal origin
- Crude protein
- Ash
- Moisture
- Solubility
- Haem iron content
- Microbiological parameters
- Intended use (nutritional / colour / functional)
- Country of origin
- Required documents
- Packaging and shelf life
Frequently asked questions.
How is Haemoglobin different from Blood Meal?
Haemoglobin is produced mainly from the red-blood-cell fraction, while Blood Meal is produced from whole blood. They differ in composition, properties and applications.
What is haem iron?
Haemoglobin contains haem iron, which is why the product may offer nutritional or functional value depending on the specification and intended use.
How do I request a specification or quotation?
Send an inquiry with required origin, intended application, target specification, quantity, destination country, required documents and delivery schedule. Availability and specification are confirmed case by case.
Other animal protein raw materials.
Meat and Bone Meal
A rendered feed ingredient produced from animal tissue and bone, supplying animal protein together with calcium and phosphorus from its bone fraction.
View detail →Poultry Meal
A concentrated protein ingredient from processed poultry raw material, supplying protein, amino acids and energy.
View detail →Hydrolyzed Feather Meal
A concentrated protein ingredient from poultry feathers, in which the keratin is hydrolyzed to improve protein usability.
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