Table 7

Average pH values measured after pre-enrichment (BPW) of the feed and feed ingredients at 37°C for 18 h (2–4 measurements).

Feed type

pH value

Pellets of pig feed

5.0

Soybean meal

5.2

Palm kernel meal

6.0

Rape seed meal

4.9

Wheat grain

6.5

Scrapings from feed mill

5.0

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