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Review
. 2019 Dec;5(4):319-330.
doi: 10.1016/j.aninu.2019.05.005. Epub 2019 Jul 2.

Solid-state fermented plant protein sources in the diets of broiler chickens: A review

Oladapo Olukomaiya  1 , Chrishanthi Fernando  1 , Ram Mereddy  2 , Xiuhua Li  3 , Yasmina Sultanbawa  1
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Solid-state fermented plant protein sources in the diets of broiler chickens: A review

Oladapo Olukomaiya et al. Anim Nutr. 2019 Dec.

Abstract

Protein sources are the second most important component in poultry diets. Due to the fluctuation in price of soybean meal (SBM) and persistent increase in feed prices, nutritionists have been exploring alternative protein sources. Replacement of SBM with alternative protein sources in poultry diets could reduce human-livestock competition for soybean and support the production of more animal protein. However, the use of alternative protein sources is limited to low inclusion due to the presence of anti-nutritional factors (ANF) such as glucosinolates (rapeseed meal), gossypol (cottonseed meal), non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) in lupin flour, high fibre (palm kernel cake), total phenolic contents and phytic acid (canola meal) known to impair animal performance, nutrient digestibility and feed utilization. As a processing technique, solid-state fermentation (SSF) has been researched for a long time in the food industry. An important objective of SSF is the production of enzymes, organic acids and other metabolites of economic importance. In recent times, SSF has been employed to enhance nutrient bioavailability, inhibit gut pathogenic bacteria and reduce ANF in plant protein sources resulting in improved nutrient digestibility, thereby improving performance and gut health of broiler chickens. Unlike pigs, there is still a dearth of information on feeding solid-state fermented feed ingredients to broiler chickens. This review aims to describe the nutritional value of the solid-state fermented products of rapeseed meal, canola meal, cottonseed meal, palm kernel cake and lupin flour on performance and intestinal health of broiler chickens.

Keywords: Anti-nutritional factor; Broiler chicken; Nutritional value; Protein source; Solid-state fermentation.

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Schematic representation of steps involved in solid-state fermentation of substrates.
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