The pellet density is similar for pure and blended pellets and a
statistical Kruskal–Wallis test shows that the pellet length is not
influenced by pine addition. The final pellet moisture decreases with
the pine content, probably because the die temperature is promoting
water vaporisation. Less water acting as a natural binder could give
explanation to the fact that durability and pellets length are not
higher for 12% pine than for 7% pine.