Meat and animal proteinDry · Fine powder Medium data confidence

Blood meal

Blood meal is used in boilie formulation mainly as a protein source, hardener, colourant and attraction contributor. Typical dosage is expressed as a percentage of the dry mix.

Also known as: dried blood, blood powder

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 1%
Typical: 4%
Maximum: 8%
Absolute maximum: 10%

0% 1%–8% ideal 10%+ too dominant too much

Above the recommended maximum the mix becomes harder to balance. Treat the absolute maximum as a hard ceiling.

Nutritional estimates

per 100 g dry · estimated

Protein 85%

Fat 1%

Ash 4%

Moisture 8%

Water solubility 20%

Energy 1500 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 7/10

Digestibility 6/10

Solubility / leakage 4/10

Natural attraction 7/10

Hardening 8/10

Softening 0/10

Texture opening 2/10

Cold water suitability 6/10

Warm water suitability 7/10

Buoyancy -5/10

Clouding 5/10

Oiliness 0/10

Processing tolerance 8/10

Roles

Protein sourceHardenerColourantAttraction contributor

Allergens

No declared allergens

Handling

Feed/bait ingredient only; avoid inhaling fine powder.

Data confidence: Medium

Estimates from ingredient data — practical guidance, not laboratory analysis.

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