Soapstock
If you are looking for a Soapstock acid oil supplier, we at Manat Group has your back.
What is Soapstock? Acidulated Soapstock is a byproduct obtained during the vegetable oil refining process. It is one of the best animal feed options available out there. We offer highest-quality Soapstock from vegetable oils such as soybean, palm, and sunflower oil. The Soapstock splitting process we follow will ensure that it retains all essential nutrients.
Our Soapstock acid oil contains around 60-85% free fatty acids and up to 96% total fatty matter. Hence, Soybean Oil Soapstock we offer is ideal for animal feed.
Our Soapstock acid oil contains around 60-85% free fatty acids and up to 96% total fatty matter. Hence, Soybean Oil Soapstock we offer is ideal for animal feed.
Characteristic
Appearance
Free Fatty Acid (FFA) Content
Total Fatty Matter (TFM)
Moisture Content
Saponification
Splitting Process
Acid Used for Splitting
Environmental Impact
End Product Uses
Processing Considerations
Efficiency
Appearance
Free Fatty Acid (FFA) Content
Total Fatty Matter (TFM)
Moisture Content
Saponification
Splitting Process
Acid Used for Splitting
Environmental Impact
End Product Uses
Processing Considerations
Efficiency
Characteristics of Soapstock
Description
Brown in color (depends on the type of oil and acid used)
60% - 85%
Approximately 96%
Minimal (physically and chemically stable after moisture removal)
Soap stock is saponified using caustic lye before splitting
Acidified with strong sulfuric acid (10-14% acid, depending on TFA content)
Sulfuric acid
Low when managed properly (minimal acidic fumes and use of fume scrubbers to prevent corrosion)
Used in oleochemicals, detergent industries, and for distilling fatty acids
Processed immediately after soap stock generation to minimize fermentation and emulsification
Continuous agitation ensures efficient splitting and reduced steam consumption
Brown in color (depends on the type of oil and acid used)
60% - 85%
Approximately 96%
Minimal (physically and chemically stable after moisture removal)
Soap stock is saponified using caustic lye before splitting
Acidified with strong sulfuric acid (10-14% acid, depending on TFA content)
Sulfuric acid
Low when managed properly (minimal acidic fumes and use of fume scrubbers to prevent corrosion)
Used in oleochemicals, detergent industries, and for distilling fatty acids
Processed immediately after soap stock generation to minimize fermentation and emulsification
Continuous agitation ensures efficient splitting and reduced steam consumption
Applications and Benefits of Soapstock
The acid oils derived from soapstock through splitting process serve as an economical ingredient in animal feed formulations. They provide a rich source of fatty acids, energy and nutrients for livestock.
- Poultry: Used for enhancing energy density and improving body weight gain and feed efficiency in broilers;
- Swine: Improves palatability, digestibility and performance of pigs. Supports optimal protein and fat intake;
- Cattle Feed: Increases energy content to promote better lactation in dairy cattle. Improves nutrition for beef cattle also.
Application Areas
- Cost-effective: Acid oils are lower in cost compared to other conventional feed fats and oils like tallow, greases or vegetable oils. Reduces overall feed cost;
- Nutritional profile: Provides medium chain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids that are easily digestible and improve absorption. Rich in linoleic acid enhancing nutritional value;
- Energy content: Acid oils contain 2.25 times more gross energy than cereals. Meet high energy needs of animals for growth and milk production;
- Palatability: Enhances taste, texture and smell of feed. Stimulates feed intake resulting in better growth of livestock.
Benefits Over Other Feed Ingredients
With low cost, favorable fatty acid profile and higher energy values, soapstock acid oils deliver better cost-benefits. The derivative from soapstock acidulation plant can also boost animal performance when included in feed rations by feed millers and formulators.
Recommended Daily Feed Amounts
The acid oil quantities can be adjusted based on existing energy content in feed. Consult our technical team to formulate balanced feed rations incorporating soapstock acid oils for your specific livestock.
Cattle Feed
Dairy Cattle:
Beef Cattle:
Dairy Cattle:
- Up to 0.45 kg per head/day for supplemental energy and increased milk yield;
- Pre-partum: 0.25-0.4 kg/head/day;
- Early lactation cows: up to 0.9 kg per day.
Beef Cattle:
- Fattening cattle: 0.2-0.4 kg per head per day;
- Improved weight gain and feed efficiency.
Swine/Pig Feed
Grower Pigs:
Sows & Boars:
Piglets:
Grower Pigs:
- 2-5% of feed or up to 0.3 kg per head per day.
Sows & Boars:
- Up to 0.15 kg per head per day;
- For all reproduction phases.
Piglets:
- Limit to 0.05 kg per piglet per day in creep feed.
Poultry Feed
Broilers:
Layers:
Broilers:
- Up to 5% inclusion level;
- 0.25kg per 100 birds per day;
- Enhances growth rate and feed conversion ratio.
Layers:
- Up to 2.5% of feed;
- Approximately 0.2 kg per 100 birds per day.
When giving acid soapstock oil as animal feed, it is important to stick to the recommended feed amounts.
We follow the correct soapstock acidulation process to deliver high-quality soapstock to you. However, you need to follow the correct steps with transportation and storage to preserve soapstock composition. Otherwise, there is a possibility for soapstock density to change.
Transportation and Storage of Soapstock
Transportation
- Use stainless steel or epoxy-coated tanks, tankers and containers to prevent corrosion;
- Mild steel tanks can be used if rubber-lined or with plastic internal coatings;
- Maintain temperatures between 60-80°C to keep acid oils in liquid state during transport;
- Blanket with nitrogen if temperature cannot be controlled;
- Use hoses with non-reactive materials only;
- Ensure proper seals to avoid leakage and pilferage.
With appropriate transportation carriers and storage infrastructure, soapstock acid oil quality can be maintained reliably. Contact Manat Group experts for guidance on optimal storage and handling.
Storage Tanks/Containers
- Tanks/containers made of stainless steel, rubber-lined mild steel are suitable;
- Carbon steel tanks with specialized coatings can also be used;
- Fit storage vessels with heating/cooling system to maintain 60-80°C temperatures;
- Insulate tanks well or provide steam/hot water heating system;
- Nitrogen blanketing is recommended;
- Keep storage area clean, dry and cool.
General Storage Guidelines
- Store under stable temperature conditions away from heat, sparks, and open flames;
- Acid oils are prone to oxidation – use antioxidants or store under nitrogen;
- Check quality periodically and use first-in-first-out inventory system;
- Restrict access & allow only trained personnel in storage area;
- Follow safety protocols like protective clothing, and eye wash stations.
Feeding Soapstock for Cattle
- Soapstock acid oils provide concentrated source of energy;
- Inclusion rates depend on class of cattle, production stage, quality of base feeds;
- Limit to 0.15 - 0.45 kg per adult cow per day;
- Up to 1% of body weight for young, growing cattle;
- Consult nutritionist to determine optimal inclusion level.
Determining Inclusion Rates
Transition & Adaptation
- Introduce gradually over 2-3 week transition period;
- Helps adapt rumen microflora to high energy ration;
- Mitigates risks like acidosis and off-feed problems;
- Keep an eye for loose feces and off-color milk post feeding.
- Once target inclusion rate is achieved, important to maintain consistency;
- Monitor feed consumption patterns on daily basis during transition;
- Make ration adjustments based on intakes and cattle condition.
Following these guidelines on top of quality feedstock sourcing and equipment hygiene will result in boosting energy density of cattle rations and improving productivity parameters.
Now you must be wondering where to buy soybean oil soapstock. If you are looking for reliable soybean oil soapstock suppliers, feel free to contact us. We offer soybean oil soapstock for sale at affordable prices with no compromise in quality.
Now you must be wondering where to buy soybean oil soapstock. If you are looking for reliable soybean oil soapstock suppliers, feel free to contact us. We offer soybean oil soapstock for sale at affordable prices with no compromise in quality.
Using as cattle feed is one of the most prominent soapstock uses. After you buy soapstock for sale, you need to follow the correct procedure when feeding it to cattle.
Consistency is Key
- Mix thoroughly into total mixed rations using feed mixers;
- Combining with grain/cereal carriers gives uniform coating & intake;
- Molasses and fatty acid distillates enhance palatability;
- Pelletizing not recommended due to oil squeezing out issues.
