Animal protein ingredient names may combine species, tissue origin, processing and commercial positioning. Shared use of the word meal, or similar crude protein figures, does not establish the same product. An unclear identity makes quotation comparison, acceptance and formulation discussions less useful.
Species does not describe the entire composition
Chicken identifies a species scope, while poultry can describe a broader group. Neither word alone answers which raw-material parts are included. Request the complete designation, ingredient definition, composition statement and producer's explanation.
Names on packaging, offers and analytical documents should correspond. Keep the original designation when translations differ and ask the supplier to explain it, rather than silently replacing different terms with one familiar label.
Use international terminology with context
AAFCO describes Poultry Meal and Poultry By-Product Meal separately, with different ingredient scopes. Its definition material also separately lists processed poultry feather products. These terms should therefore not be treated as interchangeable without checking their meaning. Ingredient terminology
The references help explain terminology; their definitions do not automatically govern every country or commercial agreement. Verify the actual product requirements and agreed terms. Definition reference
Crude protein is not a complete comparison
Similar results for one parameter do not remove differences in composition, processing or application assessment. Pass definitions and evidence to formulation and quality specialists. Purchasing staff should not infer equal substitution rates, digestibility or performance from a name.
Commercial descriptions such as pet-grade also need a clear product, specification and intended use. They should not be assumed to represent a universal certification.
Review the information in sequence
- Match original designation, translated name and producer.
- Obtain a verifiable definition and composition statement.
- Confirm process description, agreed parameters and batch evidence.
- Have responsible staff review intended use and conditions.
- Then compare supply, price and delivery arrangements.
Keep the purchasing record accurate
Recheck identity when supply changes; do not update only the supplier's contact details. Discuss Haili's actual animal protein products through their product records and available supply. This terminology article does not imply that the company sells every ingredient mentioned, and does not rank categories without evidence.
