Applications
Animal
Feed
Overview
The category of pelleted animal feed encompasses raw materials of agricultural, plant, and agro-industrial origin used in the feeding of production animals, equines, small ruminants, and other species. When used in their natural state or in loose mixtures, these materials often exhibit irregular particle size, low density, ingredient segregation, and greater susceptibility to contamination, compromising feed efficiency and nutritional control. Pelletizing transforms these inputs into a solid, homogeneous, and stable feed, allowing for better diet standardization, greater nutritional utilization, and ease of storage and dosage. The process is suitable for fibrous, particulate, or crushed materials and may involve ingredient mixing, moisture adjustment, and controlled compaction.
Main Features
Potential for reusing agricultural by-products
Plant, forestry or agro-industrial origin
High in fiber, protein, or carbohydrates, depending on the formulation.
Tendency towards segregation of ingredients in loose mixtures.
Irregular particle size before pelleting.
Food waste and common foods that can be pelletized.
Mistura De ervas
Maçã desidratada
Feno
Farinha
Ervas do Campo
Aveia
Restos de Massas
Food
post-pelletizing
Energy Applications
Complete feed for production animals
Nutritional supplementation for different stages of breeding.
Feeding horses, cattle, goats and sheep
Natural treats for pets
Commercial Applications
Marketing of pelleted feed and supplements
On-demand production for farms and cooperatives
Sold in small or medium-sized packages.
Final result of the pellet
Solid, stable and uniform pellet
Possibility of fractionalization and commercialization.
Reducing losses due to contamination
Technical observations
Formulations must respect the nutritional requirements of each species. Moisture control is fundamental for pellet stability. Pre-grinding or crushing of the raw materials may be required. Mixtures can be adjusted according to nutritional objectives.
Benefits of pelleting for food waste
Technical and functional benefits
Nutritional homogeneity in each pellet.
Elimination of ingredient segregation
Balanced and predictable diet
Improved palatability and consumption.
Benefits
Logistics
Volumetric reduction of up to 3:1
Storage optimization
Ease of transport and handling
Economic and environmental benefits
Productive viability even on a small scale.
Reducing waste of resources
Utilization of agricultural by-products
Own production and greater food autonomy
Feasibility assessment
If any material is not mentioned above, please send us a message. Pellnex tailors the process according to the type of food waste, defining drying, grinding, pelleting, and bagging according to the production flow, available layout, and energy or nutritional objectives.
Talk to a specialist.
Pellnex evaluates available materials, provides guidance on formulations and pretreatments, and defines the best process configuration for pellet production.
Michael Naderer
Technical support
+55 (49) 98845.4492
+55 (49) 98845.4492