Maize has the highest energy content of most cereals, containing twice the oil of wheat and barley, and being rich in starch. It is lower and poorer in protein quality than wheat, and minerals (e.g. calcium). The flaking process improves the digestibility of the maize kernel.

Natural Flavouring

A fine mist of glucose syrup is applied to enhance the palatability of certain components of the products. It is a straw-coloured viscous liquid produced by the enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat starch.

Oats (whole)

Oats, especially whole oats are ideal for use in rabbit foods. They are fibrous, contain less starch than wheat or barley, and hence are a low energy dense ingredient. They are also high in unsaturated oil (rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA).

Peas (flaked)

Flaked Peas are a good source of protein, and can be used instead of soya and other protein sources. They are high in sugar and starch, contributing to energy levels. Although they contain low amounts of oil, the oil present is unsaturated. Peas contain reasonable quantities of B vitamins, but are low in methionine, cysteine and tryptophan.

Soya (flaked, Hipro pellet)

Soya is probably the most important vegetable protein source in the world. It is rich in amino acids such as threonine and lysine, and also methionine and cysteine. In addition soya has a high oil content, and is an excellent source of the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid (C18:2; w-6 fatty acids). Heat processing partially breaks down the plant cell wall rendering the nutrients more available and reduces the levels of anti-nutritional factors (ANF), which would otherwise reduce the digestibility of the protein. Flaked soya is essentially the rolled and flaked bean and is therefore very high in protein and high in oil. When the oil is removed the residue left is known as soya bean meal, which may then be incorporated directly into animal feeds or pelleted. Hipro soya pellets are those where the hulls are not reblended and is therefore lower in fibre, but higher in protein than other sources. They are a good source of vitamins B and D.

Straw (pellets)