How to evaluate oxidation in poultry fat and feed oils

Peroxide value remains useful, but it measures only one stage of oxidation and can make a badly deteriorated fat appear better than it really is.

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Fats and oils are among the most valuable ingredients in U.S. poultry feeds. They provide concentrated energy, reduce dust and often help pellet manufacturing. However, poultry fat, soybean oil, corn oil and blended feed fats begin to deteriorate when exposed to oxygen, heat, light, moisture and certain metals – and sometimes, rather quickly.

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