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Carbogen Amcis Cholesterol SF

Cholesterol SF is a slightly off-white powder. It is made from wool grease by extraction and refining processes. Cholesterol SF is insoluble in water. The product consists of cholesterol and approximately 1% Aerosil to improve flowability.

Animal Species: Crustaceans, Shrimp

Features: Growth Hormone Synthesis

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Identification & Functionality

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Ingredients
Tocopherols, Sterol

Features & Benefits

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features

Applications & Uses

Animal Species
Application

As an ingredient for shrimp feed Cholesterol is an essential molecule for the synthesis of molting hormones, sex hormones, bile acids, vitamin D and is a building block of shrimp tissues. Cholesterol cannot be metabolized by the shrimp and has therefore to be added to the shrimp feed.

Formulation

Recommended inclusion rate:

  • Larval feed: 1%
  • Shrimp feed: 0.3-0.5% depending on growth stage

Cholesterol should be added before extrusion, together with other fatty compounds.

Properties

Physical Form
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cholesterolmin. 91%GC
Total Sterolmin. 97%GC
A-tocopherol (Anti-Oxidant)min. 50ppm-
Particle Size (100%)max. 1000microns-
Particle Size (98%)max. 500microns-
Particle Size (80%)max. 250microns-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packing

Fiber drums containing 50 kg net in plastic foil.

Storage & Handling

Storage

To avoid contamination keep the drums well closed.

Stability

Retest after 3 years, if stored at ambient temperatures in original undamaged packing.