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Carbogen Amcis Cholesterol XG

Cholesterol XG is a slightly off-white powder. It is made from wool grease by extraction and refining processes. Cholesterol XG is insoluble in water. The product consists of cholesterol and contains 10-13% Inducal (CaCo3). Approximately 1% Aerosil is added 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.

Properties

Physical Form
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cholesterolmin. 80%GC
Total Sterol (Typical)85.0%GC
A-tocopherol (Anti-Oxidant)min. 50ppm

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.