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Krill meal

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

Also known as: krill powder, krill, antarctic krill

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 2.5%
Typical: 7.5%
Maximum: 15%
Absolute maximum: 20%

0% 2.5%–15% ideal 20%+ 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 60%

Fat 15%

Ash 12%

Moisture 8%

Water solubility 20%

Energy 1900 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 2/10

Digestibility 8/10

Solubility / leakage 8/10

Natural attraction 10/10

Hardening 2/10

Softening 5/10

Texture opening 8/10

Cold water suitability 8/10

Warm water suitability 9/10

Buoyancy 2/10

Clouding 8/10

Oiliness 8/10

Processing tolerance 7/10

Roles

Protein sourceFat sourceAttraction contributorTexture coarsenerColourant

Allergens

Crustaceans

Data confidence: Medium

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

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