Marine meal and extractDry · Meal Medium data confidence

Squid meal

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

Also known as: squid powder, calamari meal, squid

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 2%
Typical: 5.5%
Maximum: 10%
Absolute maximum: 15%

0% 2%–10% ideal 15%+ 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 75%

Fat 8%

Ash 8%

Moisture 7%

Water solubility 15%

Energy 1750 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 3/10

Digestibility 9/10

Solubility / leakage 7/10

Natural attraction 10/10

Hardening 3/10

Softening 3/10

Texture opening 6/10

Cold water suitability 8/10

Warm water suitability 9/10

Buoyancy -2/10

Clouding 6/10

Oiliness 5/10

Processing tolerance 8/10

Roles

Protein sourceAttraction contributorTexture coarsener

Allergens

Molluscs

Data confidence: Medium

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

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