Table 5.
Variable inputs of the pre-conditioner (PC) and extruder (EX) used to produce dehulled faba beans diets at 0, 10, 20, and 30% inclusion (FB0, FB10, FB20 and FB30), reported as average ± standard deviation.
| Item | FB0 | FB10 | FB20 | FB30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1N | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| 2PC speed, rpm | 185 ± 0 | 182 ± 8.16 | 165 ± 0 | 165 ± 0 |
| 2PC water, kg/h | 20.7 ± 0.49 | 21.3 ± 1.79 | 24.7 ± 0.24 | 24.6 ± 0.13 |
| 2PC steam, kg/h | 69.0 ± 4.09 | 82.0 ± 10.72 | 60.8 ± 0.72 | 61.8 ± 0.80 |
| 3EX screw speed, rpm | 481 ± 34.7 | 500 ± 0 | 521 ± 9.45 | 525 ± 0 |
| 4MRV, % | 55.0 ± 9.26 | 50.0 ± 0 | 37.1 ± 5.67 | 35.0 ± 0 |
1N = number of replicates (sampling times during one run) for each treatment; 2PC = pre-conditioner; 3EX = extruder; 4MRV = Mass restriction valve.