Dried Melon Pulp - Feed Ingredient

Dried melon pulp is a by-product obtained from the processing of melons (such as cantaloupe or watermelon) after juice or flesh extraction. It typically consists of the fibrous fruit tissue, residual juice, and sometimes seeds, which are then dried to reduce moisture content and improve shelf life.

In equine nutrition, dried melon pulp may be used as a fibrous energy source. It provides fermentable fiber and residual sugars, contributing to gut motility and microbial activity in the hindgut. Nutrient composition can vary depending on the melon variety and processing method but generally includes moderate fiber and low to moderate sugar content.