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Feed Mill
Molasses

Feed Mill Handling

It is important to have the correct equipment and working conditions in place to ensure the accurate and efficient incorporation of molasses liquids during the manufacturing process.

Molasses inclusion and mixing

Molasses is a liquid that can be added with a high level of precision during the production process.

Pipework & Pumps

Pipework should be made of mild or stainless steel
Valves used should have no negative impact on flow
Positive displacement pump must be used to cope with variable viscosity

Tank Maintenance & Heating

Ideally tanks should be steel, a cylindrical shape and stand vertically
Tanks should ideally be located inside or sheltered to reduce impact of cold weather
Tanks should be ventilated to prevent corrosion and preserve stability of molasses
Good practice is to have a smaller heated day tank at 20°C for better winter pumping rates

Molasses Inclusion & Mixing

Use a good mechanical mixer to blend the molasses with other ingredients
Mixing time will be influenced by viscosity, thicker molasses will require more time
Mixing accuracy should be calculated using the properties of all raw materials in the feed such as density and viscosity which can be variable

Safety/Quality

Under normal conditions molasses is not toxic or flammable
When over diluted with water, molasses can start to shows signs of fermentation
Heating molasses above 60°C can lead to thermal decomposition

Contact our molasses team