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Micro-ingredient Premixing
Sajjad Hussain2006-ag-1006
AN-621
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Premixing
A premix is a mixture of vitamins, trace minerals, medicaments, feed supplements and diluents
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Objectives
• To deliver the micro ingredients in a manner desired by the consumer
• Mixing ingredients together to result in a homogeneous blend has remained unchanged
• Value added solution for feed with sustainable safety and quality
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Premix industry is charged with responsibility of manufacturing a high quality premix consistently, efficiently and economically
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Quality Management In Premixing Production
Improve and sustain the quality premixThree interrelated elements are
(quality design, quality control and quality improvement)
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Quality Management In Premixing Production
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Flow Chart Of Premix Production Process
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Premix Manufacturing Process Comprises
A. Raw materials
1.Selection and specification
2.Purchase
3.Receipt and storage
4.Sampling and analysis
5.Processing
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B. Formulation
C. Weighing
D. mixing
E. Packaging
F. Labeling
G.Storage of finished premix
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A. Raw materials
1.Selection and specificationAmongst vitamins stability formsBioavailability, potency and reactivity of
trace mineralsSpecification should be mention by
AAFCO,AOAC,AFMA,I.P
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2. Purchase Of Raw Materials
Procured from approved vendersNot receive without certificate of analysis
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Nutrients And Its Sources
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3.Receipt And Storage Of Raw Materials
Receiver should have much informationSacked ingredients should check for
identificationComplete detail on stock recordsPrevent development of stacking
resistance (not more than 10 bags to be stored)
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4. Sampling and Analysis
Followed by quality assurance programme
Sample should be done from bottom, center and top layer of bag
Mix and analyze materials
(Instruments like H.P.L.C,flame photometer and spectrophotometer)
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5.Processing
Processing include i. Sieving
ii. Milling
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B.Formulation
Critical in manufacturing premix
Physical,chemical characters and bioavailability of ingredients
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The Batch Sheet Should Comprise Following Details
Name of the premix Code of premix Production date Batch no. of premix Batch size List of ingredients to be mixed Batch no. of ingredients to be mixed Mixing order of ingredients Actual quantity of ingredients to be taken Mixer name and mixing time Instructions regarding packing and mixing Provision for signatures
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C. WEIGHING
Difficult to achieving desire nutrients without weighing
Precision in weighing is critical for
(Selenium, where mistakes may even prove toxic )
Assurance in weighing can be achieved by calibrating balances
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D. MIXING
Heart of any premix-manufacturing unit In order to obtain a homogenous
blend( A. Micro mixing and B. Macro mixing)
Content uniformity of the premix is based on
i. Type of Mixer ii. Mixing Time iii.Mixing order
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E. Packaging
Provides barrier against light, moisture, oxygen
No chemical interactions with the premix Provides good printing surface Sturdy enough to withstand the transport
pressure
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F. Labeling
Labeling of premix serves two purposes
1. Provides complete information about the premix
2. Gives an identity to the premix
and helps in differentiating from other premixes
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A premix label should have following information
Name of the premix Composition Dosage of premix Net weight of premix contained in the package (in kg) Batch number Storage conditions Name and address of the manufacturer with logo Disclaimer note if any
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G. STORAGE
Following steps are recommended The temperature and humidity of warehouse Keep the area clean Keep the area free from pests and rodents Design the storage areas to facilitate the FIFO
(First in First Out) policy No bag should be stored without any label