Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Ingredients
- Benzoic Acid
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
- Features
- The different organic acids in Piglet Acid were chosen to be effective against a variety of microorganisms. Lactic, Formic and Acetic Acid have been proven to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria while benzoic acid (Pig Acid P) has the lowest MIC in most pathogenic bacteria. Benzoic Acid besides this also has the largest effect on growth and may be used as a mold and yeast inhibitor. The efficacy of acids against microorganisms is not only based on the reduction of the pH but also on the action of the non-dissociated acids. Only the non-dissociated acid can enter the cell of the bacteria and inhibit important cell functions, preventing exponential growth.
- Orthophosphoric acid (very low pKa-value) is added in our products for piglets, at low levels, to push the organic acids with higher pKa-values into their non-dissociated (effective) mode.
- The products also contain “acidic” Calcium ions, so limestone can be taken out of the feed composition, reducing the buffering capacity of that feed. This is especially important for the younger animals, that have a lower stomach acid production.
- A lower buffering capacity of the feed results in a larger percentage of organic acids present in the non-dissociated (effective) mode.
- Apart from their nutritive value, the benefits of lactic and citric acid can be seen in an improved feed intake, because they have a good taste.
- The application of pure acids in the feed can raise various problems. Whereas, e. g. formic acid, is one of the most effective acids in the feed, it is corrosive and has a bad smell in its pure liquid form (or liquid on silica carrier). These properties may negatively affect both handling in the feed mill and feed intake.
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