Commission Regulation (EU) No 68/2013 of 16 January 2013 on the Catalogue of feed materials Text with EEA relevance

Type Regulation
Publication 2013-01-16
Last updated 2022-07-24
State In force
Department European Commission
Source EUR-Lex
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Number Name (1) Description Compulsory declarations
1.1.1 Barley Grains of Hordeum vulgare L.
1.1.2 Barley, puffed Product obtained from milled or broken barley by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure Starch
1.1.3 Barley, roasted Product of barley roasting process which is partially roasted with low colour Starch, if > 10 % Crude protein, if > 15 %
1.1.4 Barley flakes Product obtained by steaming or infrared micronisation and rolling dehusked barley. It may contain a small proportion of barley husks Starch
1.1.5 Barley fibre Product of barley starch manufacture. It consists of particles of endosperm and principally of fibre Crude fibre Crude protein, if > 10 %
1.1.6 Barley hulls Product obtained after dry milling, screening and dehulling of barley grains Crude fibre Crude protein, if > 10 %
1.1.7 Barley middlings Product obtained during the processing of screened, dehusked barley into pearl barley, semolina or flour. It consists principally of particles of endosperm with fine fragments of outer skins and some grain screenings. Crude fibre Starch
1.1.8 Barley protein Product from barley obtained after starch and bran separation. It consists principally of protein. Crude protein
1.1.9 Barley protein feed Product from barley obtained after starch separation. It consists principally of protein and particles of endosperm. Moisture, if < 45 % or > 60 % If moisture < 45 %: — Crude protein — Starch
1.1.10 Barley solubles Product from barley obtained after wet protein and starch extraction Crude protein
1.1.11 Barley bran Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened grains of dehusked barley. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which the greater part of the endosperm has been removed. Crude fibre
1.1.12 Liquid barley starch Secondary starch fraction from the production of starch from barley If moisture < 50 %: — Starch
1.1.13 Malting barley screenings Product from mechanical screening (size fractionation) consisting of undersized barley kernels and fractions of barley kernels separated before the malting process Crude fibre Crude ash if > 2,2 %
1.1.14 Malting barley and malt fines Product consisting of fractions of barley kernels and malt separated during the production of malt Crude fibre
1.1.15 Malting barley husks Product from malting barley cleaning consisting of fractions of husk and fines Crude fibre
1.1.16 Barley distillers solids, wet Product of ethanol manufacture from barley. It contains solid feed fraction from distillation Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 % If moisture < 65 %: — Crude protein
1.1.17 Barley distillers solubles, wet Product of ethanol manufacture from barley. It contains soluble feed fraction from distillation Moisture, if < 45 % or > 70 % If moisture < 45 %: — Crude protein
1.1.18 Malt (2) Product from germinated cereals, dried, milled and/or extracted
1.1.19 Malt rootlets (2) Product from malting cereals germination and malt cleaning consisting of rootlets, cereal fines, husks and small broken malted cereal grains
1.2.1 Maize (3) Grains of Zea mays L. ssp. mays
1.2.2 Maize flakes (3) Product obtained by steaming or infrared micronising and rolling dehusked maize. It may contain a small proportion of maize husks Starch
1.2.3 Maize middlings (3) Product of the manufacture of flour or semolina from maize. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which less of the endosperm has been removed than in maize bran. It may contain some maize germ fragments. Crude fibre Starch Crude fat if > 5 %
1.2.4 Maize bran (3) Product of the manufacture of flour or semolina from maize. It consists principally of outer skins and some maize germ fragments, with some endosperm particles Crude fibre
1.2.5 Maize cobs (3) Central core of a maize ear. It may include small quantities of maize and spathes which might not have been removed during mechanical harvesting Crude fibre Starch
1.2.6 Maize screenings (3) Fraction of maize kernels separated by the screening process at product intake
1.2.7 Maize fibre (3) Product from the manufacture of maize starch. It consists principally of fibre Moisture, if < 50 % or > 70 % If moisture < 50 %: — Crude fibre
1.2.8 Maize protein [Maize gluten] (3) Product from the manufacture of maize starch. It consists principally of protein (prolamins) obtained during separation of starch Moisture, if < 70 % or > 90 % If moisture < 70 %: — Crude protein
1.2.9 Maize protein feed [Maize gluten feed] (3) Product obtained during the manufacture of maize starch. It is composed of bran and maize solubles. The product may also include broken maize and co-products from oil extraction of maize germs. Other products derived from starch and from the refining or fermentation of starch products may be added. May contain up to 2 % sodium and 2 % chloride Moisture, if < 40 % or > 65 % If moisture < 40 %: — Crude protein — Crude fibre — Starch
1.2.10 Maize germ (3) Product of the manufacture of semolina, flour or starch from maize. It consists predominately of maize germ, outer skins and parts of the endosperm Moisture, if < 40 % or > 60 % If moisture < 40 %: — Crude protein — Crude fat
1.2.11 Maize germ expeller (3) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing processed maize germ to which parts of the endosperm and testa may still adhere Crude protein Crude fat
1.2.12 Maize germ meal (3) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of processed maize germ Crude protein
1.2.13 Crude maize germ oil (3) Oil and fat obtained either by pressing and/or extraction of maize germs Moisture, if > 1 %
1.2.14 Maize, puffed (3) Product obtained from milled or broken maize by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure Starch
1.2.15 Maize steep liquor (3) Concentrated liquid fraction from the steeping process of corn Moisture, if < 45 % or > 65 % If moisture < 45 %: — Crude protein
1.2.16 Sweet maize silage (3) Co-product of the sweet corn processing industry, composed of centre cobs, husks, base of the kernels, chopped and drained or pressed. Generated by chopping sweet corn cobs, husks and leaves, with presence of sweet corn kernels Crude fibre
1.2.17 Crushed degerminated (degermed) maize (3) Product obtained by degermination of crushed maize. It consists principally of endosperm fragments and may contain some maize germ and outer skin particles Crude fibre Starch
1.2.18 Maize grits (3) Hard, flinty portions of ground maize containing little or no bran or germs Crude fibre Starch
1.2.19 Maize germ meal feed (3) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of processed maize germ. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % of crude lecithins — 2 % of soap stocks Crude protein
1.2.20 Corn cob mix Grains and cobs of maize
1.2.21 Corn cob mix with husks Grains, cobs and husks of maize
1.3.1 Millet Grains of Panicum miliaceum L.
1.4.1 Oats Grains of Avena sativa L. and other cultivars of oats
1.4.2 Dehulled oats Dehulled grains of oats
1.4.3 Oat flakes Product obtained by steaming or infra red micronising and rolling dehusked oats. It may contain a small proportion of oat husks. Starch
1.4.4 Oat middlings Product obtained during the processing of screened, dehusked oats into oat groats and flour. It consists principally of oat bran and some endosperm Crude fibre Starch
1.4.5 Oat bran Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened grains of dehusked oat. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and particles of grain from which the greater part of the endosperm has been removed. Crude fibre
1.4.6 Oat hulls Product obtained during dehulling of oat grains Crude fibre
1.4.7 Oat, puffed Product obtained from milled or broken oat by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure Starch
1.4.8 Oat groats Cleaned oats with the hull removed Crude fibre Starch
1.4.9 Oat flour Product obtained by milling of oat grains Crude fibre Starch
1.4.10 Fodder oat flour Oats product with high content in starch, after decortication Crude fibre
1.4.11 Oat feed Product obtained during the processing of screened, dehusked oats into oat groats and flour. It consists principally of oat bran and some endosperm Crude Fibre
1.5.1 Quinoa seed, extracted Cleaned whole seed of the quinoa plant (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) from which the saponin contained in the seeds outer layer has been removed
1.6.1 Broken rice Part of rice kernel of Oryza sativa L. with a length less than three-quarters of a whole kernel. The rice may have been parboiled Starch
1.6.2 Milled rice Husked rice from which almost all the bran and embryo have been removed during rice milling. The rice may have been parboiled Starch
1.6.3 Pre-gelatinised rice Product obtained from milled or broken rice by pre-gelatinisation Starch
1.6.4 Extruded rice Product obtained by extruding rice flour Starch
1.6.5 Rice flakes Product obtained by flaking pre-gelatinised rice kernels or broken kernels Starch
1.6.6 Husked rice Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) from which the husk only has been removed. The processes of husking and handling may result in some loss of bran Starch Crude fibre
1.6.7 Ground fodder rice Product obtained by grinding fodder rice, consisting either of green, chalky or unripe grains, sifted out during the milling of husked rice, or of normal husked grains which are yellow or spotted Starch
1.6.8 Rice flour Product obtained by grinding milled rice. The rice may have been parboiled Starch
1.6.9 Husked rice, flour Product obtained by grinding husked rice. The rice may have been parboiled Starch Crude fibre
1.6.10 Rice bran Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of the outer layers of the kernel (pericarp, seed coat, nucleus, aleurone) with part of the germ. The rice may have been parboiled or extruded Crude fibre
1.6.11 Rice bran with calcium carbonate Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of the outer layers of the kernel (pericarp, seed coat, nucleus, aleurone) with part of the germ. It may contain up to 23 % of calcium carbonate used as processing aid. The rice may have been parboiled Crude fibre Calcium carbonate
1.6.12 Defatted rice bran Rice bran resulting from oil extraction Crude fibre
1.6.13 Rice bran oil Oil extracted from stabilised rice bran
1.6.14 Rice middlings Product of rice flour and starch production, obtained by dry or wet milling and sieving. It consists principally of starch, protein, fat and fibre. The rice may have been parboiled. May contain up to 0,25 % sodium and up to 0,25 % sulphate Starch, if > 20 % Crude protein, if > 10 % Crude fat, if > 5 % Crude fibre
1.6.15 Rice middlings with calcium carbonate Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of particles of aleurone layer and endosperm. It may contain up 23 % of calcium carbonate used as processing aid. The rice may have been parboiled Starch Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre Calcium carbonate
1.6.16 Rice Grains of Oryza sativa L.
1.6.17 Rice germ Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of the embryo Crude fat Crude protein
1.6.18 Rice germ expeller (5) Product remaining after rice germ has been crushed to expel the oil Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
1.6.20 Rice protein Product of rice starch production, obtained by wet milling sieving, separation, concentration and drying Crude protein
1.6.21 Liquid rice feed Concentrated liquid product of wet milling and sieving rice Starch
1.6.22 Rice, puffed Product obtained by expanding rice kernels or broken kernels Starch
1.6.23 Rice, fermented Product obtained by fermentation of rice Starch
1.6.24 Malformed rice, milled/chalky rice, milled Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of malformed kernels and/or chalky kernels and/or damaged kernels and/or naturally coloured kernel (green, red, yellow), and/or normal husked grain, whole or broken Starch
1.6.25 Immature rice, milled Product obtained during rice milling, mainly consisting of immature and/or chalky kernels Starch
1.7.1 Rye Grains of Secale cereale L.
1.7.2 Rye middlings Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened rye. It consists principally of particles of endosperm, with fine fragments of the outer skins and some miscellaneous parts of the grain Starch Crude fibre
1.7.3 Rye feed Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened rye. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins, and of particles of grain from which less of the endosperm has been removed than in rye bran Starch Crude fibre
1.7.4 Rye bran Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened rye. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins, and of particles of grain from which most of the endosperm has been removed Starch Crude fibre
1.8.1 Sorghum [Milo] Grains/seeds of Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench
1.8.2 Sorghum white Grains of specific cultivars of Sorghum with a white seed coat.
1.8.3 Sorghum feed Dried product obtained during the separation of sorghum starch. It consists principally of bran. The product may also include dried residues of maceration water and germs could be added Crude protein
1.9.1 Spelt Grains of spelt Triticum spelta L., Triticum dicoccum Schrank or Triticum monococcum L.
1.9.2 Spelt bran Product of the manufacture of spelt flour. It consists principally of outer skins and some spelt germ fragments, with some endosperm particles. Crude fibre
1.9.3 Spelt hulls Product obtained during dehulling of spelt grains Crude fibre
1.9.4 Spelt middlings Product obtained during the processing of screened, dehulled spelt into spelt flour. It consists principally of particles of endosperm with fine fragments of the outer skins and some grain screenings. Crude fibre Starch
1.10.1 Triticale Grains of Triticum × Secale cereale L. Hybrid
1.11.1 Wheat Grains of Triticum aestivum L., Triticum durum Desf. and other wheat cultivars.
1.11.2 Wheat rootlets Product from malting wheat germination and malt cleaning consisting of rootlets, cereal fines, husks and small broken malted wheat grains
1.11.3 Wheat, pre-gelatinised Product obtained from milled or broken wheat by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure Starch
1.11.4 Wheat middlings Product of flour manufacture obtained from screened grains of wheat or dehusked spelt. It consists principally of particles of endosperm with fine fragments of the outer skins and some grain screenings. Crude fibre Starch
1.11.5 Wheat flakes Product obtained by steaming or infrared micronising and rolling dehusked wheat. It may contain a small proportion of wheat husks. Crude fibre Starch
1.11.6 Wheat feed Product of flour or malting manufacture obtained from screened grains of wheat or dehusked spelt. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which less of the endosperm has been removed than in wheat bran. Crude fibre
1.11.7 Wheat bran (4) Product of flour or malting manufacture obtained from screened grains of wheat or dehusked spelt. It consists principally of fragments of the outer skins and of particles of grain from which the greater part of the endosperm has been removed Crude fibre
1.11.8 Malted fermented wheat particles Product obtained by the combined processes of malting and fermentation of wheat and wheat bran. The product is then dried and ground. Starch Crude fibre
1.11.10 Wheat fibre Fibre extracted from wheat processing. It consists principally of fibre Moisture, if < 60 % or > 80 % If moisture < 60 %: — Crude fibre
1.11.11 Wheat germ Product of flour milling consisting essentially of wheat germ, rolled or otherwise, to which fragments of endosperm and outer skin may still adhere Crude protein Crude fat
1.11.12 Wheat germ, fermented Product of fermentation of wheat germ Crude protein Crude fat
1.11.13 Wheat germ expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing wheat germ (Triticum aestivum L., Triticum durum Desf. and other wheat cultivars and dehusked spelt (Triticum spelta L., Triticum dicoccum Schrank, Triticum monococcum L.)) to which parts of the endosperm and testa may still adhere Crude protein
1.11.15 Wheat protein Wheat protein extracted during starch or ethanol production, maybe partially hydrolysed Crude protein
1.11.16 Wheat gluten feed Product from the manufacture of wheat starch and gluten. It consists of bran, from which the germ may have been partially removed. Wheat solubles, broken wheat and other products derived from starch and from the refining or fermentation of starch products may be added Moisture, if < 45 % or > 60 % If moisture < 45 %: — Crude protein — Starch
1.11.18 Vital wheat gluten Wheat protein characterised by high viscoelasticity as hydrated, with minimum 80 % protein (N × 6,25) and maximum 2 % ash on dry substance Crude protein
1.11.19 Liquid wheat starch Product obtained from the production of starch/glucose and gluten from wheat Moisture, if < 65 % or > 85 % If moisture < 65 %: — Starch
1.11.20 Wheat starch containing protein, partially de-sugared Product obtained during the production of wheat starch mainly comprising partially sugared starch, the soluble proteins and other soluble parts of the endosperm Crude protein Starch Total sugars calculated as sucrose
1.11.21 Wheat solubles Product of wheat obtained after wet protein and starch extraction. May be hydrolysed Moisture if < 55 % or > 85 % If moisture < 55 %: — Crude protein
1.11.22 Wheat yeast concentrate Wet co-product that is released after the fermentation of wheat starch for alcohol production Moisture, if < 60 % or > 80 % If moisture < 60 %: — Crude protein
1.11.23 Malting wheat screenings Product from mechanical screening (size fractionation) consisting of undersized wheat kernels and fractions of wheat kernels separated before the malting process Crude fibre
1.11.24 Malting wheat and malt fines Product consisting of fractions of wheat kernels and malt separated during the production of malt Crude fibre
1.11.25 Malting wheat husks Product from malting wheat cleaning consisting of fractions of husk and fines Crude fibre
1.11.26 Wheat aleurone Product obtained by splitting the layer of aleurone from wheat bran Crude protein Crude fiber
1.12.2 Grain flour (2) Flour from milling grains Starch Crude fibre
1.12.3 Grain protein concentrate (2) Concentrate and dried product obtained from grain after starch removal through yeast fermentation Crude protein
1.12.4 Cereal grains screenings (2) Products from mechanical screening (size fractionation) consisting of small grains and fractions of grain kernels, which may be germinated, separated before further processing of the grain. The products contain more crude fibre (e.g. hulls) than the unfractionated cereals Crude fibre
1.12.5 Grain germ (2) Product of flour milling and the manufacture of starch consisting principally of grain germ, rolled or otherwise, to which fragments of endosperm and outer skin may still adhere Crude protein, Crude fat
1.12.6 Grain spent wash syrup (2) Product of grain obtained through the evaporation of the concentrate of the spent wash from the fermentation and distillation of grain used in the production of grain spirit Moisture, if < 45 % or > 70 % If moisture < 45 %: — Crude protein
1.12.7 Moist distillers’ grains (2) Moist product consisting in the solid fraction by centrifugation and/or filtration of spent wash from fermented and distilled grains used in the production of grain spirit Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 % If moisture < 65 %: — Crude protein
1.12.8 Concentrated distillers solubles (2) Moist product from production of alcohol by fermentation and distilling a mash of wheat and sugar syrup after previous separation of bran and gluten. It may contain dead cells and/or parts of the fermentation micro-organisms. May contain up to 4 % potassium at a moisture content of 12 % Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 % If moisture < 65 %: Crude protein, if > 10 %
1.12.9 Distillers’ grains and solubles (2) Product obtained when producing alcohol by fermentation and distilling grain mash of cereals and/or other starchy and sugar containing products. They may contain dead cells and/or parts of the fermentation micro-organisms. May contain 2 % sulphate and/or up to 2 % potassium at a moisture content of 12 % Moisture, if < 60 % or > 80 % If moisture < 60 %: — Crude protein
1.12.10 Distillers’ dried grains (2) Product of alcohol distillation obtained by drying solid co-products of fermented grains. May contain up to 2 % potassium at a moisture content of 12 % Crude protein
1.12.11 Distillers’ dark grains (2) [Distillers’ dried grains and solubles (2)] Product of alcohol distillation obtained by drying solid co-products of fermented grains to which pot ale syrup or evaporated spent wash has been added. May contain up to 2 % potassium at a moisture content of 12 % Crude protein
1.12.12 Brewers’ grains (2) Product of brewing composed of co-products from malted and unmalted cereals and other starchy products, which may contain hop materials. Typically marketed in a moist condition but may also be sold in a dried form. May contain up to 0,3 % dimethyl polysiloxane, may contain up to 1,5 % enzymes, may contain up to 1,8 % bentonite Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 % If moisture < 65 %: — Crude protein
1.12.13 Draff (2) Solid product of cereal whisky production. It consists of co-products from hot water extraction of malted cereal. Typically marketed in the moist form after the extract has been removed by gravity Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 % If moisture < 65 %: — Crude protein
1.12.14 Mash filter grains Solid product obtained through the production of beer, malt extract and whisky spirit. It consists of the co-products of hot water extraction of ground malt and possibly other sugar or starch-rich adjuncts. Typically marketed in the moist form after the extract has been removed by pressing Moisture, if < 65 % or > 88 % If moisture < 65 %: — Crude protein
1.12.15 Pot ale The product remaining in the still from the first (wash) distillation of a malt distillery Crude protein, if > 10 %
1.12.16 Pot ale syrup Product from the first (wash) distillation of a malt distillery produced by evaporating the pot ale remaining in the still Moisture, if < 45 % or > 70 % If moisture < 45 %: — Crude protein
(1) The name may be replaced by the name in […], as appropriate (2) The name may be supplemented by the cereal species. (3) ‘maize’ can either be referred to as such or as ‘corn’. (4) If this product has been subject to a finer milling the word ‘fine’ may be added to the name or the name may be replaced by a corresponding denomination.
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2.1.1 Babassu expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing Babassu palm nuts Orbignya varieties Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.2.1 Camelina seed Seeds of Camelina sativa L. Crantz
2.2.2 Camelina, expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of Camelina Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.2.3 Camelina meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of Camelina seed expeller Crude protein
2.3.1 Cocoa husks Teguments of dried and roasted beans of Theobroma cacao L. Crude fibre
2.3.2 Cocoa hulls Product obtained from processing beans of Theobroma cacao L. Crude fibre Crude protein
2.3.3 Cocoa bean meal, partially decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of dried and roasted beans of Theobroma cacao L. from which part of the husks has been removed Crude protein Crude fibre
2.4.1 Copra expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing the dried kernel (endosperm) and outer husk (tegument) of the seed of the coconut palm Cocos nucifera L. Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.4.2 Copra, hydrolysed expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing and enzymatic hydrolisation of the dried kernel (endosperm) and outer husk (tegument) of the seed of the coconut palm Cocos nucifera L. Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.4.3 Copra meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of the dried kernel (endosperm) and outer husk (tegument) of the seed of the coconut palm Cocos nucifera L. Crude protein
2.5.1 Cotton seed Seeds of Gossypium spp. from which the fibres have been removed
2.5.2 Cotton seed meal, partially decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of seeds of cotton from which fibres and part of the husks have been removed. (Maximum crude fibre 22,5 % in the dry matter) Crude protein Crude fibre
2.5.3 Cotton seed expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of cotton from which fibres have been removed Crude protein Crude fibre Crude fat
2.6.1 Groundnut (2) expeller (1) , partially decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing partially decorticated groundnuts Arachis hypogaea L. and other species of Arachis(Maximum crude fibre content 16 % in the dry matter) Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.6.2 Groundnut (2) meal, partially decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of partially decorticated groundnut expeller (Maximum crude fibre content 16 % in the dry matter) Crude protein Crude fibre
2.6.3 Groundnut (2) expeller (1) , decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing decorticated groundnuts Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.6.4 Groundnut (2) meal, decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of decorticated groundnut expeller Crude protein Crude fibre
2.6.5 Groundnut (2) Seeds from Arachis hypogaea and other species of Arachis
2.7.1 Kapok expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing Kapok seeds (Ceiba pentadra L. Gaertn.) Crude protein Crude fibre
2.8.1 Linseed Seeds of linseed Linum usitatissimum L. (Minimum botanical purity 93 %) as whole, flattened or ground linseed
2.8.2 Linseed expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing linseed Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.8.3 Linseed meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of linseed expeller Crude protein
2.8.4 Linseed expeller (1) feed Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing linseed. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % of crude lecithins — 2 % of soap stocks Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.8.5 Linseed meal feed Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of linseed expeller. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % crude lecithins — 2 % soap stocks Crude protein
2.9.1 Mustard bran Product of the manufacture of mustard (Brassica juncea L.). It consists of fragments of the outer skins and particles of grain Crude fibre
2.9.2 Mustard seed meal Product obtained by the extraction of volatile mustard oil from mustard seeds Crude protein
2.10.1 Niger seed Seeds of the niger plant Guizotia abyssinica (L. F.) Cass
2.10.2 Niger seed expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of seeds of the niger plant (Ash insoluble in HCl: maximum 3,4 %) Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.11.1 Olive pulp Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of pressed olives Olea europea L. separated as far as possible from parts of the kernel Crude protein Crude fibre Crude fat
2.11.2 Defatted olive meal feed Product of olive oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of olive pulp expeller separated as far as possible from parts of the kernel. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % crude lecithins — 2 % soap stocks Crude protein Crude fibre
2.11.3 Defatted olive meal Product of olive oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of olive pulp expeller separated as far as possible from parts of the kernel Crude protein Crude fibre
2.12.1 Palm kernel expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of palm kernels Elaeis guineensis Jacq., Corozo oleifera (HBK) L. H. Bailey (Elaeis melanococca auct.) from which as much as possible of the hard shell has been removed Crude protein Crude fibre Crude fat
2.12.2 Palm kernel meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of palm kernels from which as much as possible of the hard shell has been removed Crude protein Crude fibre
2.13.1 Pumpkin and squash seed Seeds of Cucurbita pepo L. and plants of the genus Cucurbita
2.13.2 Pumpkin and squash seed, expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of Cucurbita pepo and plants of the genus Cucurbita Crude protein Crude fat
2.14.1 Rape seed (3) Seeds of rape Brassica napus L. ssp. oleifera (Metzg.) Sinsk. Indian sarson Brassica napus L. var. glauca (Roxb.) O.E. Schulz and Brassica rapa ssp. oleifera (Metzg.) Sinsk. Minimum botanical purity 94 %
2.14.2 Rape seed (3) expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of rape Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.14.3 Rape seed (3) meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of rape seed expeller Crude protein
2.14.4 Rape seed (3) , extruded Product obtained from whole rape by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure increasing starch gelatinisation Crude protein Crude fat
2.14.5 Rape seed (3) protein concentrate Product of oil manufacture, obtained by separation of protein fraction of rape seed expeller or rape seed Crude protein
2.14.6 Rape seed (3) expeller (1) feed Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of rape. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % crude lecithins — 2 % soap stocks Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.14.7 Rape seed (3) meal feed Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of rape seed expeller. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % crude lecithins — 2 % soap stocks Crude protein
2.15.1 Safflower seed Seeds of the safflower Carthamus tinctorius L.
2.15.2 Safflower seed meal, partially decorticated Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of partially decorticated seeds of safflower Crude protein Crude fibre
2.15.3 Safflower hulls Product obtained during dehulling of safflower seeds Crude fibre
2.16.1 Sesame seed Seeds of Sesamum indicum L.
2.17.1 Sesame seed, partially dehulled Product of oil manufacture, obtained by removing part of the husks Crude protein Crude fibre
2.17.2 Sesame hulls Product obtained during dehulling of sesame seeds Crude fibre
2.17.3 Sesame seed expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of the sesame plant (Ash insoluble in HCl: maximum 5 %) Crude protein Crude fibre Crude fat
2.18.1 Toasted soya (beans) Soya beans (Glycine max L. Merr.) subjected to an appropriate heat treatment (Urease activity maximum 0,4 mg N/g × min.)
2.18.2 Soya (bean) expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing the seed of soya Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.18.3 Soya (bean) meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained from soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0,4 mg N/g × min.) Crude protein Crude fibre if > 8 % in dry matter
2.18.4 Soya (bean) meal, dehulled Product of oil manufacture, obtained from dehulled soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0,5 mg N/g × min.) Crude protein
2.18.5 Soya (bean) hulls Product obtained during dehulling of soya beans Crude fibre
2.18.6 Soya beans, extruded Product obtained from soya beans by means of a treatment in humid, warm conditions and under pressure increasing starch gelatinisation Crude protein Crude fat
2.18.7 Soya (bean) protein concentrate Product obtained from dehulled, fat extracted soya beans, after a second extraction or enzymatic treatment to reduce the level of nitrogen-free extract. May contain inactivated enzymes Crude protein
2.18.8 Soya bean pulp [Soya bean paste] Product obtained during extraction of soya beans for food preparation Crude protein
2.18.9 Soya bean molasses Product obtained during the processing of soya bean Crude protein Crude fat
2.18.10 Co-product from soybean preparation Products obtained when processing soybeans to obtain soybean food preparations Crude protein
2.18.11 Soya (beans) Soya beans (Glycine max L. Merr.) Urease activity if > 0,4 mg N/g × min
2.18.12 Soybean, flakes Product obtained by steaming or infrared micronising and rolling dehulled soya beans (Urease activity maximum 0,4 mg N/g × min.) Crude protein
2.18.13 Soya (bean) meal feed Product of oil manufacture, obtained from soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0,4 mg N/g × min.). Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % crude lecithins — 1,5 % soap stocks Crude protein Crude fibre if > 8 % in dry matter
2.18.14 Soya (bean) meal feed, dehulled Product of oil manufacture, obtained from dehulled soya beans after extraction and appropriate heat treatment. (Urease activity maximum 0,5 mg N/g × min.). Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % crude lecithins — 1,5 % soap stocks Crude protein
2.18.15 Fermented soya (bean) protein (concentrate) Product obtained from dehulled, fat extracted soya beans, after microbial fermentation to reduce the level of nitrogen-free extract. It may also include dead cells and/or parts thereof of the fermentation micro-organisms used Crude protein
2.18.16 Soy flour toasted or steamed Soya beans which have been toasted or steamed and ground into a flour (Urease activity maximum 0,4 mg N/g × min.)
2.19.1 Sunflower seed Seeds of the sunflower Helianthus annuus L.
2.19.2 Sunflower seed expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing seeds of the sunflower Crude protein Crude fat Crude fibre
2.19.3 Sunflower seed meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of sunflower seed expeller Crude protein Crude fibre
2.19.4 Sunflower seed meal, dehulled Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of expeller of sunflower seeds from which part or all of the husks has been removed. Maximum crude fibre 27,5 % in the dry matter Crude protein Crude fibre
2.19.5 Sunflower seed hulls Product obtained during dehulling of sunflower seeds Crude fibre
2.19.6 Sunflower seed meal feed Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of sunflower seed expeller. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % crude lecithins — 2 % soap stocks Crude protein
2.19.7 Sunflower seed meal feed, dehulled Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction and appropriate heat treatment of expeller of sunflower seeds from which part or all of the husks has been removed. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to: — 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres) — 1,3 % crude lecithins — 2 % soap stocks. Maximum crude fibre: 27,5 % in the dry matter Crude protein Crude fibre
2.19.8 High-protein low-cellulose fraction of sunflower meal Product of the processing of sunflower meal, obtained by grinding and fractionation (sieving and air fractionation) of sunflower seed meal, dehulled. Minimum crude protein content: 45 % on 8 % moisture basis. Maximum crude fibre content: 8 % on 8 % moisture basis Crude protein Crude fibre
2.19.9 High-cellulose fraction of sunflower meal Product of the processing of sunflower meal, obtained by grinding and fractionation (sieving and air fractionation) of sunflower seed meal, dehulled. Minimum crude fibre content: 38 % on 8 % moisture basis. Minimum crude protein content: 17 % on 8 % moisture basis Crude protein Crude fibre
2.19.10 High-protein low-cellulose fraction of sunflower meal feed Product of the processing of sunflower meal, obtained by grinding and fractionation (sieving and air fractionation) of sunflower seed meal, dehulled. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres). Minimum crude protein content: 45 % on 9,5 % moisture basis. Maximum crude fibre content: 8 % on 10 % moisture basis Crude protein, crude fibre
2.19.11 High-cellulose fraction of sunflower meal feed Product of the processing of sunflower meal, obtained by grinding and fractionation (sieving and air fractionation) of sunflower seed meal, dehulled. Only when produced at an integrated crushing and refining site, the product may contain up to 1 % of the sum of used bleaching earth and filter aid (e.g. diatomaceous earth, amorphous silicates and silica, phyllosilicates and cellulosic or wood fibres). Minimum crude fibre content: 38 % on 10 % moisture basis. Minimum crude protein content: 17 % on 8 % moisture basis Crude protein, crude fibre
2.20.1 Vegetable oil and fat (4) Oil and fat obtained either by pressing and/or extraction from oilseeds or oil fruits (excluding castor oil from the ricinus plant) Moisture, if > 1 %
2.21.1 Crude lecithins Product obtained during degumming of crude oil from oilseeds and oil fruits with water. Citric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium hydroxide or enzymes may be added during degumming of the crude oil
2.22.1 Hemp seed Seeds from varieties of Cannabis sativa L. with a tetrahydrocannabinol content < 0,2 % according to the quantification method established in Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 (5)
2.22.2 Hemp expeller (1) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing hemp seeds from varieties of Cannabis sativa L. with a tetrahydrocannabinol content < 0,2 % according to the quantification method established in Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 Crude protein Crude fibre
2.22.3 Hemp seed oil Oil obtained by pressing of hemp seeds from varieties of Cannabis sativa L. with a tetrahydrocannabinol content < 0,2 % according to the quantification method established in Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 Moisture, if > 1 %
2.23.1 Poppy seed Seeds of Papaver somniferum L.
2.23.2 Poppy meal Product of oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of expeller of poppy seeds Crude protein
2.24.1 Chia seed Seed of Salvia hispanica L.
(1) The term ‘expeller’ may be replaced by ‘cake’ (2) ‘Groundnut’ may be replaced by ‘peanut’ in case of Arachis hypogaea. (3) The indication ‘low in glucosinolate’ as defined in Union legislation may be added, where appropriate. (4) The name ‘vegetable oil and fat’ may be replaced by the term ‘vegetable oil’ or ‘vegetable fat’, as appropriate. It shall be supplemented by the plant species and as appropriate by the part of the plant. It shall be specified whether the oil(s) and/or fat(s) is/are crude or refined. (5) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 of 11 March 2014 supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1307/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing rules for direct payments to farmers under support schemes within the framework of the common agricultural policy and amending Annex X to that Regulation (OJ L 181, 20.6.2014, p. 1).
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3.1.1 Beans, toasted Seeds of Phaseolus spp. or Vigna spp. subjected to an appropriate heat treatment
3.1.2 Bean protein concentrate Product obtained from the separated bean fruit water, when producing starch Crude protein
3.2.1 Carob pods Dried fruits of the carob tree Ceratonia siliqua L. containing the carob seed Crude fibre
3.2.3 Kibbled carob Product obtained by crushing dried fruits (pods) of the carob tree and from which the carob seeds have been removed Crude fibre
3.2.4 Carob powder; [carob flour] Product obtained by micronisation of the dried fruits (pods) of the carob tree from which the carob seeds have been removed Crude fibre Total sugars, calculated as sucrose
3.2.5 Carob germ Germ of the carob seed of the carob tree Crude protein
3.2.6 Carob germ, expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture, obtained by pressing of germ of carob Crude protein
3.2.7 Carob seed Seed (kernel) obtained from the carob pod and consisting of endosperm, husk and germ Crude fibre
3.2.8 Carob seed husk Husk of the carob seed, obtained by decortication of seeds of the carob tree Crude fibre
3.3.1 Chick peas Seeds of Cicer arietinum L.
3.4.1 Ervil Seeds of Ervum ervilia L.
3.5.1 Fenugreek seed Seed of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
3.6.1 Guar meal Product obtained after extraction of mucilage from seeds of guar bean Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub Crude protein
3.6.2 Guar germs meal Product of mucilage extraction from the germ of seeds of guar bean Crude protein
3.7.1 Horse beans Seeds of Vicia faba L. ssp. faba var. equina Pers. and var. minuta (Alef.) Mansf.
3.7.2 Horse bean flakes Product obtained by steaming or infrared micronising and rolling dehusked horse beans. Starch Crude protein
3.7.3 Film horse beans; [Faba bean hulls] Product obtained during dehulling horse bean seeds, consisting mainly of external envelopes Crude fibre Crude protein
3.7.4 Horse beans, dehulled Product obtained during dehulling horse bean seeds, consisting mainly of bean kernels from horse beans Crude protein Crude fibre
3.7.5 Horse bean protein Product obtained by grinding and air fractionation of horse beans Crude protein
3.8.1 Lentils Seeds of Lens culinaris a.o. Medik.
3.8.2 Lentil hulls Product obtained during dehulling process of lentil seeds Crude fibre
3.9.1 Sweet lupins Seeds of Lupinus spp. with a maximum of 5 % bitter seeds Crude protein
3.9.2 Sweet lupins, dehulled Dehulled sweet lupin seeds Crude protein
3.9.3 Film lupins; [lupin hulls] Product obtained during dehulling of sweet lupin seeds, consisting mainly of external envelopes. Crude protein Crude fibre
3.9.4 Lupin pulp Product obtained after extraction of components of sweet lupins. Crude fibre
3.9.5 Lupin middlings Product obtained during the manufacture of flour from sweet lupin. It consists principally of particles of cotyledon, and to a lesser extent, of skins Crude protein Crude fibre
3.9.6 Lupin protein Product obtained from the separated sweet lupin fruit water when producing starch, or after grinding and air fractionation Crude protein
3.9.7 Lupin protein meal Product of sweet lupin processing to produce a high protein meal Crude protein
3.10.1 Mung beans Beans of Vigna radiata L.
3.11.1 Peas Seeds of Pisum spp.
3.11.2 Pea bran Product obtained during the manufacture of pea meal. It is composed mainly of skins removed during the skinning and cleaning of peas Crude fibre
3.11.3 Pea flakes Product obtained by steaming or infra red micronising and rolling dehulled seeds of peas Starch
3.11.4 Pea flour Product obtained during the grinding of peas Crude protein
3.11.5 Pea hulls Product obtained during the manufacture of pea meal from peas. It is mainly composed of skins removed during the skinning and cleaning and, to a lesser extent, of endosperm Crude fibre
3.11.6 Peas, dehulled Dehulled pea seeds Crude protein Crude fibre
3.11.7 Pea middlings Product obtained during the manufacture of pea flour. It consists principally of particles of cotyledon, and to a lesser extent, of skins Crude protein Crude fibre
3.11.8 Pea screenings Product from mechanical screening consisting of fractions of pea kernels separated before further processing Crude fibre
3.11.9 Pea protein Product obtained from the separated pea fruit water when producing starch, or after grinding and air fractionation, maybe partially hydrolysed Crude protein
3.11.10 Pea pulp [internal pea fiber] Product obtained from starch and protein wet extraction from peas. It is mainly composed of internal fibre and starch Moisture if < 70 % or > 85 % Starch Crude fibre Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
3.11.11 Pea solubles Product obtained from starch and protein wet extraction from peas. It is mainly composed of soluble proteins and oligosaccharides Moisture if < 60 % or > 85 % Total sugars, calculated as sucrose Crude protein
3.11.12 Pea fibre Product obtained by extraction after grinding and sieving of dehulled peas Crude fibre
3.11.13 Pea cream Product obtained from starch and protein wet extraction from peas. It is mainly composed of soluble proteins, internal fibre, starch and oligo-saccharides. It may contain up to 1 % organic acids Moisture if < 50 % or > 85 % Crude Protein Crude Fiber Starch
3.12.1 Vetches Seeds of Vicia sativa L. var. sativa and other varieties
3.13.1 Chickling vetch Seeds of Lathyrus sativus L. subjected to an appropriate heat treatment Method of heat treatment
3.14.1 Monantha vetch Seeds of Vicia monanthos Desf.
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4.1.1 Sugar beet Root of Beta vulgaris L. ssp. vulgaris var. altissima Doell
4.1.2 Sugar beet tops and tails Fresh product of the manufacture of sugar consisting mainly of cleaned pieces of sugar beet with or without parts of beet leaves Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter Moisture if < 50 %
4.1.3 (Beet) sugar [sucrose] Sugar extracted from sugar beets using water
4.1.4 (Sugar) beet molasses Syrupy product obtained during the manufacture or refining of sugar from sugar beets. May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents, 0,5 % antiscaling agents, 2 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite Total sugars, calculated as sucrose Moisture, if > 28 %
4.1.5 (Sugar) beet molasses, partially desugared and/or debetainised Product obtained after further extraction using water of sucrose and/or betaine from sugar beet molasses. May contain up to 2 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite Total sugars, calculated as sucrose Moisture, if > 28 %
4.1.6 Isomaltulose molasses Non-crystallised fraction from the manufacture of isomaltulose by enzymatic conversion of sucrose from sugar beets Moisture if > 40 %
4.1.7 Wet (sugar) beet pulp Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water. Minimum moisture content: 82 %. Sugar content is low and declines towards zero due to (lactic acid) fermentation Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter Moisture, if < 82 % or > 92 %
4.1.8 Pressed (sugar) beet pulp Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water and have been mechanically pressed. Maximum moisture content: 82 %. Sugar content is low and declines towards zero due to (lactic acid) fermentation. May contain up to 1 % sulphate Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter Moisture if < 65 % or > 82 %
4.1.9 Pressed (sugar) beet pulp, molassed Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water, have been mechanically pressed, and with molasses added. Maximum moisture content: 82 %. Sugar content declines due to (lactic acid) fermentation. May contain up to 1 % sulphate Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter Moisture if < 65 % or > 82 %
4.1.10 Dried (sugar) beet pulp Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water, mechanically pressed and dried. May contain up to 2 % sulphate Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter Total sugars, calculated as sucrose, if > 10,5 %
4.1.11 Dried (sugar) beet pulp, molassed Product of the manufacture of sugar consisting of slices of sugar beet that have had sugar extracted with water, mechanically pressed, and dried, with molasses added. May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents and 2 % sulphate Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter Total sugars, calculated as sucrose
4.1.12 Sugar syrup Product obtained by processing of sugar and/or molasses. May contain up to 0,5 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite Total sugars, calculated as sucrose Moisture, if > 35 %
4.1.13 (Sugar) beet pieces, boiled Product of the manufacture of edible syrup from sugar beet If dried: ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter If pressed: ash insoluble in HCl, if > 5 % of dry matter Moisture, if < 50 %
4.1.15 (Sugar) beet molasses, betaine rich, liquid / dried (1) Product obtained after extraction of sugar by using water and further filtration of sugar beet molasses. The product thereof contains the constituents of molasses and a maximum of 20 % naturally occurring betaine. May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents, 0,5 % antiscaling agents, 2 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite Betaine content Total sugars, calculated as sucrose Moisture, if > 14 %
4.1.16 Isomaltulose Isomaltulose as crystalline monohydrate substance. It is obtained by enzymatic conversion of sucrose from sugar beets
4.2.1 Beetroot juice Juice from pressing of red beet (Beta vulgaris convar. crassa var. conditiva) with subsequent concentration and pasteurisation, maintaining the typical vegetable-like taste and flavour Moisture if < 50 % or > 60 % Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.3.1 Carrots Root of the yellow or red carrot Daucus carota L.
4.3.2 Carrot peelings, steamed Moist product from the carrot processing industry consisting of peelings removed from carrot roots by steam treatment to which auxiliary flows of gelatinous carrot starch may be added. Maximum moisture content: 97 % Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter Moisture, if > 97 %
4.3.3 Carrot scrapings Moist product obtained from mechanical separation in processing carrots and carrot remnants. The product may have been subject to heat treatment. Maximum moisture content: 97 % Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter Moisture, if > 97 %
4.3.4 Carrot flakes Product obtained by flaking roots of yellow or red carrots, which are subsequently dried
4.3.5 Carrot, dried Roots of yellow or red carrots regardless of their presentation, which are subsequently dried Crude fibre
4.3.6 Carrot feed, dried Product constituted of internal pulp and outer skins that are dried Crude fibre
4.3.7 Carrot juice Juice from pressing of carrot roots with subsequent concentration and pasteurisation Moisture if < 40 % or > 60 %
4.4.1 Chicory roots Roots of Cichorium intybus L.
4.4.2 Chicory tops and tails Fresh product from chicory processing. It consists predominantly of cleaned pieces of chicory and parts of leaves Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter Moisture if < 50 %
4.4.3 Chicory seed Seed of Cichorium intybus L.
4.4.4 Pressed chicory pulp Product of the manufacture of inulin from roots of Cichorium intybus L. consisting of extracted and mechanically pressed slices of chicory. The (soluble) chicory carbohydrates and water have been partly removed. May contain up to 1 % sulphate and 0,2 % sulphite Crude fibre Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter Moisture if < 65 % or > 82 %
4.4.5 Dried chicory pulp Product of the manufacture of inulin from roots of Cichorium intybus L. consisting of extracted and mechanically pressed slices of chicory and subsequent drying. The (soluble) chicory carbohydrates have been partly extracted. May contain up to 2 % sulphate and 0,5 % sulphite Crude fibre Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.4.6 Chicory roots powder Product obtained by chopping, drying and grinding chicory roots. May contain up to 1 % of anticaking agents Crude fibre Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.4.7 Chicory molasses Product of chicory processing, obtained during the production of inulin and oligofructose. Chicory molasses consists of organic plant material and minerals. May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents Crude protein Crude ash Moisture if < 20 % or > 30 %
4.4.8 Chicory vinasses Co-product from chicory processing obtained after the separation of inulin and oligofructose and ion exchange elution. Chicory vinasses consists of organic plant material and minerals. May contain up to 1 % antifoaming agents Crude protein Crude ash Moisture if < 30 % or > 40 %
4.4.9 Inulin (2) Inulin is a fructan extracted from e.g. roots of Cichorium intybus L., Inula helenium or Helianthus tuberosus; raw inulin may contain up to 1 % sulphate and 0,5 % sulphite
4.4.10 Oligofructose syrup Product obtained by partial hydrolysis of inulin from Cichorium intybus L.; raw oligofructose syrup may contain up to 1 % sulphate 0,5 % sulphite Moisture if < 20 % or > 30 %
4.4.11 Oligofructose, dried Product obtained by partial hydrolysis of inulin from Cichorium intybus L. and subsequent drying
4.5.1 Garlic, dried White to yellow powder of pure, ground garlic, Allium sativum L.
4.6.1 Manioc [tapioca]; [cassava] Roots of Manihot esculenta Crantz, regardless of their presentation Moisture if < 60 % or > 70 %
4.6.2 Manioc, dried [tapioca, dried] Roots of Manioc, regardless of their presentation, which are subsequently dried Starch Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.7.1 Onion pulp Moist product obtained from processing onions (genus Allium) and consisting of both skins and whole onions. If obtained from the production process for onion oil, then it mostly consists of cooked remains of onions Crude fibre Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.7.2 Onions, fried Skinned and crumbed onion pieces which are then fried Crude fibre Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter Crude fat
4.7.3 Onions solubles, dried Dry product obtained from processing fresh onions. It is obtained by alcoholic and/or water extraction, the water or alcoholic fraction is separated and spray dried. It consists mainly of carbohydrates Crude fibre
4.8.1 Potatoes Tubers of Solanum tuberosum L. Moisture if < 72 % or > 88 %
4.8.2 Potatoes, peeled Potatoes from which the skin is removed using steam treatment Starch Crude fibre Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.8.3 Potato peelings, steamed Moist product from the potato processing industry consisting of peelings removed by steam treatment from potato tubers to which auxiliary flows of gelatinous potato starch may be added Moisture if > 93 % Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.8.4 Potato cuttings, raw Product obtained from potatoes during the preparation of potato products for human consumption, which may have been peeled Moisture if > 88 % Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.8.5 Potato scrapings Product obtained from mechanical separation in the processing of potatoes and potato remnants. The product may have been subject to heat treatment Moisture if > 93 % Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.8.6 Potato, mashed Blanched or boiled and then mashed potato product Starch Crude fibre Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.8.7 Potato flakes Product obtained by rotary drying of washed, peeled or unpeeled steamed potatoes Starch Crude fibre Ash insoluble in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
4.8.8 Potato pulp Product of the manufacture of potato starch consisting of extracted ground potatoes Moisture, if < 77 % or > 88 %
4.8.9 Potato pulp, dried Dried product of the manufacture of potato starch consisting of extracted ground potatoes
4.8.10 Potato protein Product of starch manufacture composed mainly of protein substances obtained after the separation of starch Crude protein
4.8.11 Potato protein, hydrolysed Protein obtained by a controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of potato proteins Crude protein
4.8.12 Potato protein, fermented Product obtained by fermentation of potato protein and subsequent spray-drying Crude protein
4.8.13 Potato protein fermented, liquid Liquid product obtained by fermentation of potato protein Crude protein
4.8.14 Potato juice, concentrated Concentrated product of the manufacture of potato starch, consisting of the remaining substance after partial removal of fibre, proteins and starch from the whole potato pulp and evaporation of part of the water Moisture if < 50 % or > 60 % If moisture < 50 %: — Crude protein — Crude ash
4.8.15 Potato granules Potatoes after washing, peeling, size reduction (cutting, flaking, etc.) and drying
4.9.1 Sweet potato Tubers of Ipomoea batatas L. regardless of their presentation Moisture if < 57 % or > 78 %
4.10.1 Jerusalem artichoke [Topinambur] Tubers of Helianthus tuberosus L. regardless of their presentation Moisture if < 75 % or > 80 %
4.11.1 Red radish juice Juice from pressing roots of Red Radish (Raphanus sativus L.) with subsequent drying and pasteurisation Moisture if < 30 % or > 50 %
(1) Expressions differ mainly in their moisture content and are to be used as appropriate. (2) The name shall be supplemented by the plant species.
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5.1.1 Acorn Whole fruits of the pendunculate oak Quercus robur L., the sessile oak Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl., the cork oak Quercus suber L., or other species of the Quercus gender
5.1.2 Acorn, dehulled Product obtained during dehulling of acorn Crude protein Crude fibre
5.2.1 Almond Whole or broken fruit Prunus dulcis, with or without hulls
5.2.2 Almond hulls Almond hulls obtained from dehusked almond seeds by physical separation from the kernels and ground Crude fibre
5.2.3 Almond kernel expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing of almond kernels Crude protein Crude fibre
5.3.1 Anise seed Seeds of Pimpinella anisum
5.4.1 Apple pulp, dried; [apple pomace, dried] Product obtained from the production of juice of Malus domestica or cider production. It consists principally of internal pulp and outer skins that are dried Crude fibre
5.4.2 Apple pulp, pressed; [apple pomace, pressed] Moist product obtained from the production of apple juice or cider production. It consists principally of internal pulp and outer skins that are pressed Crude fibre
5.4.3 Apple molasses Product obtained after producing pectin from apple pulp Crude protein Crude fibre Crude oils and fats, if > 10 %
5.5.1 Sugar beet seed Seeds of sugar beet
5.6.1 Buckwheat Seeds of Fagopyrum esculentum
5.6.2 Buckwheat hulls and bran Product obtained during the milling of buckwheat grains Crude fibre
5.6.3 Buckwheat middlings Product of flour manufacture, obtained from screened buckwheat. It consists principally of particles of endosperm, with fine fragments of the outer and some miscellaneous parts of the grain. It must contain no more than 10 % crude fibre Crude fibre Starch
5.7.1 Red cabbage seed Seeds of Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. Rubra
5.8.1 Canary grass seed Seeds of Phalaris canariensis
5.9.1 Caraway seed Seeds from Carum carvi L.
5.12.1 Whole or broken chestnuts Product of the production of chestnut flour, consisting mainly of particles of endosperm, with fine fragments of envelopes and a few remnants of chestnut (Castanea spp.) Crude protein Crude fibre
5.13.1 Citrus pulp (1) Product obtained by pressing citrus fruits Citrus (L.) spp. or during the production of citrus juice. May contain collectively up to 1 % methanol, ethanol and propan-2-ol, on an anhydrous basis Crude fibre
5.13.2 Citrus pulp (1) , dried Product obtained by pressing citrus fruits or during the production of citrus juice, which is subsequently dried. May contain collectively up to 1 % methanol, ethanol and propan-2-ol, on an anhydrous basis Crude fibre
5.14.1 Red clover seed Seeds of Trifolium pratense L.
5.14.2 White clover seed Seeds of Trifolium repens L.
5.15.1 Coffee skins Product obtained from dehusked seeds of the Coffea plant Crude fibre
5.16.1 Cornflower seed Seeds of Centaurea cyanus L.
5.17.1 Cucumber seed Seeds of Cucumis sativus L.
5.18.1 Cypress seed Seeds of Cupressus L.
5.19.1 Date fruit Fruits of Phoenix dactylifera L.
5.19.2 Date seed Whole seeds of Phoenix dactylifera L. Crude fibre
5.20.1 Fennel seed Seeds of Foeniculum vulgare Mill.
5.21.1 Fig fruit Fruits of Ficus carica L.
5.22.1 Fruit kernels (2) Product consisting of the inner, edible seeds of a nut or fruit stone
5.22.2 Fruit pulp (2) Product obtained during the production of fruit juice and fruit puree Crude fibre
5.22.3 Fruit pulp, dried (2) Product obtained during the production of fruit juice and fruit puree which is subsequently dried Crude fibre
5.23.1 Garden cress Seeds from Lepidium sativum L. Crude fibre
5.24.1 Graminaceous seeds Seeds from graminoids of the families Poaceae, Cyperaceae and Juncaceae
5.25.1 Grape pips Pips from Vitis L. separated from grape pulp, from which the oil has not been removed Crude fat Crude fibre
5.25.2 Grape pips meal Product obtained during the extraction of oil from grape pips Crude fibre
5.25.3 Grape pulp [grape marc] Grape pulp dried rapidly after the extraction of alcohol from which as much as possible of the stalks and pips have been removed Crude fibre
5.25.4 Grape pips soluble Product obtained from grape pips after producing grape juice. It principally contains carbohydrates Crude fibre
5.26.1 Hazelnut Whole or broken fruit of Corylus (L.) spp., with or without hulls
5.26.2 Hazelnut expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing hazelnut kernels Crude protein Crude fibre
5.27.1 Pectin Pectin is obtained by aqueous extraction (of natural strains) of appropriate plant material, usually citrus fruits or apples. No organic precipitant shall be used other than methanol, ethanol and propan-2-ol. May contain collectively up to 1 % methanol, ethanol and propan-2-ol, on an anhydrous basis. Pectin consists mainly of the partial methyl esters of polygalacturonic acid and their ammonium, sodium, potassium and calcium salts
5.28.1 Perilla seed Seeds of Perilla frutescens L. and its milling products
5.29.1 Pine nut Seeds from Pinus (L.) spp.
5.30.1 Pistachio Fruit of Pistacia vera L.
5.31.1 Plantago seed Seeds of Plantago (L.) spp.
5.32.1 Radish seed Seeds of Raphanus sativus L.
5.33.1 Spinach seed Seeds of Spinacia oleracea L.
5.34.1 Thistle seed Seeds from Carduus marianus L.
5.35.1 Tomato pulp [tomato pomace] Product obtained by pressing tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum L. during production of tomato juice. It consists principally of tomato peel and seeds Crude fibre
5.36.1 Yarrow seed Seeds of Achillea millefolium L.
5.37.1 Apricot kernel expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing apricot kernels (Prunus armeniaca L.). It may contain hydrocyanic acid Crude protein Crude fibre
5.38.1 Black cumin expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing black cumin seeds (Bunium persicum L.) Crude protein Crude fibre
5.39.1 Borage seed expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing borage seeds (Borago officinalis L.) Crude protein Crude fibre
5.40.1 Evening primrose expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing evening primrose seeds (Oenothera L.) Crude protein Crude fibre
5.41.1 Pomegranate expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing pomegranate seeds (Punica granatum L.) Crude protein Crude fibre
5.42.1 Walnut kernel expeller (5) Product of oil manufacture obtained by pressing walnut kernels (Juglans regia L.) Crude protein Crude fibre
(1) The word ‘citrus’ shall be replaced by the citrus species. (2) The word ‘fruit’ shall be replaced by the name of the fruit of the plant species, as appropriate.
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6.1.1 Beet leaves Leaves of Beta spp.
6.2.1 Cereal plants (11) Whole plants of cereal species or parts thereof Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.3.1 Cereals straw (11) Straw of cereals
6.3.2 Cereal straw, treated (11) Product obtained by an appropriate treatment of cereal straw Sodium, if treated with NaOH
6.4.1 Clover meal Product obtained by drying and milling clover Trifolium spp. It may contain up to 20 % lucerne (Medicago sativa L. and Medicago var. Martyn) or other forage crops dried and milled at the same time as the clover Crude protein Crude fibre Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.5.1 Forage meal (1) [grass meal (1) ]; [green meal (1)] Product obtained by drying and milling and in some cases compacting forage plants (2) Crude protein Crude fibre Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.6.1 Hay Species of any grass or legumes plants or herbs, field dried or artificially dried Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.6.2 Grass; herbs; legume plants, dried Product obtained from grass, herbs or legume plants that has been artificially dehydrated (in any form) Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.6.3 Grass; herbs; legume plants; [green forage] Fresh biomass consisting of grass, legume plants or herbs Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.6.4 Green silage Ensiled biomass from arable land and grassland consisting of any grass, legume plants or herbs Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.6.5 Haylage Ensiled or dried arable crops consisting of grass, legume plants or herbs with a minimum of 50 % dry matter content, wrapped in bales or stored in silos Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.7.1 Hemp flour Flour ground from stems from hemp from varieties of Cannabis sativa L. with a tetrahydrocannabinol content < 0,2 % according to the quantification method established in Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 Crude protein
6.7.2 Hemp fibre Product obtained during the mechanical processing of hemp stems from varieties of Cannabis sativa L. with a tetrahydrocannabinol content < 0,2 % according to the quantification method established in Regulation (EU) No 639/2014 Crude fibre
6.8.1 Horse bean straw Straw of horse bean (Vicia faba L. ssp. faba var. equina Pers. and var. minuta (Alef.) Mansf.)
6.9.1 Linseed straw Straw of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)
6.10.1 Lucerne [alfalfa] Medicago sativa L. and Medicago var. Martyn plants or parts thereof Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.10.2 Lucerne, field dried; [alfalfa field dried] Lucerne, field dried Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.10.3 Lucerne, high temperature dried [alfalfa, high temperature dried]; [dehydrated Lucerne] Lucerne artificially dehydrated, in any form Crude protein Crude fibre Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.10.4 Lucerne, extruded [alfalfa, extruded] Alfalfa pellets that have been extruded
6.10.5 Lucerne meal (3) [alfalfa meal (16)] Product obtained by drying and milling Lucerne. It may contain up to 20 % clover or other forage crop dried and milled at the same time as the lucerne Crude protein Crude fibre Ash insoluble, in HCl, if > 3,5 % of dry matter
6.10.6 Lucerne pomace [alfalfa pomace] Dried product obtained by pressing the juice from lucerne Crude protein Crude fibre
6.10.7 Lucerne protein concentrate [alfalfa protein concentrate] Product obtained by artificially drying fractions of lucerne press juice, which have been separated by centrifugation and heat treated to precipitate protein Crude protein Carotene
6.10.8 Lucerne solubles Product obtained after protein extraction from lucerne juice Crude protein
6.11.1 Maize silage Ensiled plants or parts thereof of Zea mays L. ssp. Mays
6.12.1 Pea straw Straw of Pisum spp.
6.13.1 Rapeseed (7) straw Straw of Brassica napus L. ssp. oleifera (Metzg.) Sinsk., of Indian sarson Brassica napus L. var. glauca (Roxb.) O.E. Schulz and of rape Brassica rapa ssp. oleifera (Metzg.)
(1) The species of plants may be added to the name. (2) With the exception of Cannabis sativa L. (3) The term ‘meal’ may be replaced by ‘pellets’. The method of drying may be added to the name.
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7.1.1 Algae (1) Algae, live or processed, including fresh, chilled or frozen algae. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents Crude protein Crude fat Crude ash Iodine if > 100 ppm
7.1.2 Algae (1) , dried Product obtained by drying algae. This product may have been washed to reduce the iodine content and the algae have been inactivated. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents Crude protein Crude fat Crude ash Iodine if > 100 ppm
7.1.3 Algae (1) meal Product of algae oil manufacture, obtained by extraction of algae. The algae have been inactivated. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents Crude protein Crude fat Crude ash Iodine if > 100 ppm
7.1.4 Algal (1) oil Oil obtained by extraction from algae. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents Crude fat Moisture if > 1 %
7.1.6 Seaweed (1) meal Product obtained by drying and crushing macro-algae, in particular red, brown or green algae. This product may have been washed to reduce the iodine content. May contain up to 0,1 % antifoaming agents Crude protein Crude fat Crude ash Iodine if > 100 ppm
7.1.7 Algae meal from Asparagopsis Product obtained by drying and crushing macro-algae of the genus Asparagopsis. May be washed to reduce iodine and bromine content Crude protein Crude fat Crude ash Iodine if > 100 ppm
7.2.1 Fungi (1) , dried Dried mushroom and/or mycelium derived from edible fungi, rich in fiber, amino-acids, and poly-saccharides Crude fibre Crude protein
7.3.1 Barks (1) Cleaned and dried bark of trees or bushes Crude fibre
7.4.1 Blossoms (15) (1) , dried All parts of dried blossoms of consumable plants and their fractions Crude fibre
7.5.1 Broccoli, dried Product obtained by drying the plant Brassica oleracea L. after washing, size reduction (cutting, flaking, etc.) and water content removal
7.6.1 (Sugar) cane molasses Syrupy product obtained during the manufacture or refining of sugar from Saccharum L. May contain up to 0,5 % antifoaming agents, 0,5 % antiscaling agents, 3,5 % sulphate and 0,25 % sulphite Total sugars, calculated as sucrose Moisture, if > 30 %
7.6.2 (Sugar) cane Molasses, partially desugared Product obtained after further extraction using water of sucrose from sugar cane molasses Total sugars, calculated as sucrose Moisture, if > 28 %
7.6.3 (Cane) sugar [sucrose] Sugar extracted from sugar cane using water
7.6.4 Cane bagasse Product obtained during extraction using water of sugar from sugar cane. It consists mainly of fibres Crude fibre
7.7.1 Leaves (15) (1) , dried Dried leaves of consumable plants and their fractions Crude fibre
7.8.1 Lignocellulose Product obtained by means of mechanical processing of raw natural dried wood and which predominantly consists of lignocellulose
7.8.2 Powdercellulose Product obtained by decomposition, separation of lignin and further cleaning as cellulose from vegetable fibre (15) of untreated wood and which is modified by mechanical processing only. Neutral detergent fibre (NDF) minimum 87 %
7.9.1 Liquorice root Root of Glycyrrhiza L.
7.10.1 Mint Product obtained from drying aerial parts of the plants Mentha apicata, Mentha piperita or Mentha viridis (L.), regardless of their presentation.
7.11.1 Spinach, dried Product obtained from drying the plant Spinacia oleracea L., regardless of its presentation
7.12.1 Mojave yucca Pulverised product obtained from stems of Yucca schidigera Roezl Crude fibre
7.12.2 Yucca [Schidigera] juice Product obtained by cutting and pressing stems of Yucca Schidigera, composed mainly of carbohydrates
7.13.1 Vegetable carbon; [charcoal] Product obtained by carbonisation of organic vegetal material
7.14.1 Wood (1) Chemically untreated wood or wood fibres Crude fibre
7.14.2 Wood molasses (1) Product obtained by means of heating and pressing of raw, untreated wood and which predominantly consists of xylose Total sugars, calculated as sucrose
7.15.1 Waxy-leaf nightshade meal Product obtained by drying and grinding the leaves of Solanum glaucophyllum Crude fibre Vitamin D3
(1) The name shall be supplemented, as appropriate, by the plant, fungus or algae species. If the obtained feed material contains other species above 5 %, these species shall be also indicated.

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