Table 2. Physical and chemical characteristics of the fiber from the empty fruit bunches (raw material for the compost) |
|
| Physical and chemical composition | Values |
|---|---|
| Neutro detergent fiber | 70.0% |
| Acid detergent fiber | 54.2% |
| Lignine | 20.0% |
| Silice | 4.1% |
| Hemicellulose | 16.2% |
| Cellulose | 28.5% |
| Digestibility in vitro | 35.0% |
| Ethereal extract | 8.0% |
| Gross energy | 4570 |
| Density | 3250 |