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Kelp meal

Kelp meal is used in boilie formulation mainly as a mineral source, fibre source, attraction contributor and nutrient balancer. Typical dosage is expressed as a percentage of the dry mix.

Also known as: kelp powder, seaweed meal, kelp

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 1%
Typical: 3%
Maximum: 7%
Absolute maximum: 10%

0% 1%–7% 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 8%

Fat 2%

Carbs 45%

Fibre 10%

Ash 25%

Moisture 10%

Salt 3%

Energy 900 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 2/10

Digestibility 6/10

Solubility / leakage 7/10

Natural attraction 6/10

Hardening 2/10

Softening 3/10

Texture opening 6/10

Cold water suitability 8/10

Warm water suitability 7/10

Buoyancy -2/10

Clouding 6/10

Oiliness 1/10

Processing tolerance 8/10

Roles

Mineral sourceFibre sourceAttraction contributorNutrient balancer

Allergens

No declared allergens

Data confidence: Medium

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

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