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Corn steep liquor (CSL)

Corn steep liquor (CSL) is used in boilie formulation mainly as a liquid binder, soluble attractor, appetite stimulant, attraction contributor and fermentation agent. Typical dosage is expressed as millilitres per kg of dry mix.

Also known as: CSL, CSL liquid

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 10 ml/kg
Typical: 25 ml/kg
Maximum: 50 ml/kg
Absolute maximum: 80 ml/kg

0 ml/kg 10 ml/kg–50 ml/kg ideal 80 ml/kg+ 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 15%

Carbs 35%

Sugars 15%

Ash 10%

Moisture 40%

Water solubility 95%

Functional properties

Binding strength 5/10

Digestibility 9/10

Solubility / leakage 10/10

Natural attraction 10/10

Hardening 1/10

Softening 8/10

Texture opening 6/10

Cold water suitability 10/10

Warm water suitability 9/10

Buoyancy -1/10

Clouding 10/10

Oiliness 0/10

Processing tolerance 6/10

Roles

Liquid binderSoluble attractorAppetite stimulantAttraction contributorFermentation agent

Allergens

No declared allergens

Data confidence: Medium

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

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