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Rapeseed Meal

Rapeseed meal, called canola meal in North America, Australia and some other countries, is the by-product of the extraction of oil from rapeseed (Brassica napus L., Brassica rapa L. and Brassica juncea L., and their crosses).

  • Byproduct: Produced as a byproduct of rapeseed oil production.
  • Nutrients: High in protein, fiber, essential amino acids, and antioxidants.
  • Rumen-degradable protein: Suitable for ruminants.
  • Palatable: Well-liked by livestock.
  • Uses: Primarily used as livestock feed.
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Description

It is a protein-rich ingredient that is widely used to feed all classes of livestock. Worldwide production of rapeseed meal is second only to soybean meal (USDA, 2016). Rapeseed oil used to have a poor reputation due to the presence of erucic acid, which has a bitter taste and was later found to cause health problems

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