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Breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs is used in boilie formulation mainly as a bulking agent, carbohydrate source, texture opener and leakage enhancer. Typical dosage is expressed as a percentage of the dry mix.

Also known as: rusk, bait rusk, bread crumb, crumb

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 5%
Typical: 12.5%
Maximum: 25%
Absolute maximum: 35%

0% 5%–25% ideal 35%+ 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 12%

Fat 5%

Carbs 70%

Fibre 4.5%

Ash 3%

Moisture 8%

Salt 1.5%

Energy 1600 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 4/10

Digestibility 7/10

Solubility / leakage 7/10

Natural attraction 4/10

Hardening 3/10

Softening 4/10

Texture opening 8/10

Cold water suitability 8/10

Warm water suitability 7/10

Buoyancy 1/10

Clouding 7/10

Oiliness 3/10

Processing tolerance 7/10

Roles

Bulk carrierCarbohydrate sourceTexture openerLeakage enhancer

Allergens

Gluten

Data confidence: Medium

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

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