Vol. 11, Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
P Sivashankar, C Kathirvelan, P Vasanthakumar and K Rajendran

Abstract:
Yeast derived protein is one among the alternative protein feed ingredients is being used in poultry. The nutrient, minerals, vitamins and heavy metal analysis of yeast derived protein was analysed in this study. Yeast derived protein was collected from six different poultry farms in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. The proximate analysis of the sample for moisture, crude protein, crude fibber, ether extract and total ash was done. The nutrient composition of yeast derived protein as moisture (3.22 %), crude protein (70.33 %), ether extract (1.26 %), and crude fibre (10.76 %) and total ash (10.51 %). The mineral analysis revealed that high in Calcium (0.07 %), Potassium (0.5 %), Zinc (2.618 ppm) and manganese (1.9339 ppm). The vitamin analysis revealed that vitamin C (0.0023 µg) and vitamin B12 (0.6875 µg) respectively. The heavy metal analysis revealed low levels of arsenic, lead, chromium and cadmium. The results of nutrient, mineral, vitamin and heavy metal analysis showed that yeast derived protein can be used in livestock and poultry diets for its high protein and mineral value.