|
|
Discussion on Alfalfa Cubes - Light Brown on the Outside
|
| Author |
Message |
Member:
leilani
|
Posted on Monday, Oct 22, 2007 - 7:20 pm:
I purchased 100#s of Nutrena alfalfa cubes Saturday and when I opened one of the bags I noticed some cubes were light brown on the outside while still very green on the inside when I broke them apart.
Any concerns? I have not dealt with this before. Thank you. Leilani
|
Member:
vickiann
|
Posted on Monday, Oct 22, 2007 - 7:31 pm:
If they smell good and are not dusty, I don't think that they are harmful. The nutrition may be slightly compromised.
|
Moderator:
DrO
|
Posted on Tuesday, Oct 23, 2007 - 6:36 am:
Hello Leilani,
It suggests to me that the cubes were exposed to light causing the carotenoids on the outside to have oxidized. They may have sat in the sun a day before packing and perfectly fine ot it may indicate prolonged storage and decreased nutrition. As Vicki suggests a fresh hay odor on the broken apart cubes would be the best indicator you have. Otherwise you might query the seller.
DrO
|
|
|
