Musty odor or visible mold growth which would indicate improper storage conditions. Freedom from long stringy particles which should be removed from the finished feed by scalping equipment. No odor to a slightly sweet odor. Texture varies considerably from one beet sugar plant to another.
Preference is for a coarse pulp.
It is also available in pelleted form. As roughage in ruminant and horse feeds. Also used in pet foods as a bulking agent for firm stools. Sacked shipments can also be blended with other ship ments which run about 12 percent moisture. The nutritive analysis will vary with the manufacturer.