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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
- Sweetening Power
1 kg. of NHDC Feed Grade is equal to 1500-2000 kg of sucrose.
- Product Features
NHDC’s synergy with other natural and artificial high-intensity sweeteners
The combination of Neohesperidin DC with other sweeteners enhances NHDC’s sweetening properties. One of the best matches of NHDC is with Sodium Saccharine. NHDC eliminates the metallic aftertaste of Saccharine. In addition, NHDC improves the sweetener’s profile of Stevia extracts and reduces their off-flavors.NHDC increases Stevia preference in piglets
Weaning piglets showed a higher preference for feed with the inclusion of NHDC and Stevia Extracts (SE) when compared to the control feed with 4% sucrose. The main effects were observed in the T3 starter diet, which included 3 ppm of NHDC and 150 ppm of SE.Feed intake and % of preference for different piglet’s diets including NHDC and Stevia Extracts
A statistically significant difference was observed in the treatments of 150 ppm of SE plus 2, 3 or 4 ppm of NHDC. The inclusion of NHDC in piglet’s diet increased the preference for SE and enhanced its sweetness.
NHDC masking power in medicated feedsNHDC has a high masking effect, covering the metallic aftertaste of saccharine and reinforcing the top sweet notes. Scientific studies have shown that medicated feed has a better acceptance in piglets when NHDC and Sodium Saccharin (SS) are added to medicated and regular feeds.
Feed intake of medicated starter piglet’s diets incluiding NHDC and Sodium Saccharine
*: P<0.05
Group A: Without medication + (165 g SS + 5 g NHDC)/ton of feed.
Group B: With medication (250 g acid sulfadimidine + 400 g chlorydrate tetracycline/ton of feed) + (250 g SS+ 7.5 g NHDC)/ ton of medicated feed.
Group C: With medication (250 g acid sulfadimidine + 400 g chlorydrate tetracycline/ton of feed) without sweetener.Statistically significant differences were observed between groups fed NHDC+ SS medicated feed and non-sweetened medicated feed.
Neohesperidin DC: feed intake enhancer -
- NHDC in feeds improves intake and average daily gain in piglets
- NHDC improves feed consumption in calves
- Sea Bass and Trout prefer feeds with NHDC
All the above mentioned headings detailed information can be found in this document: Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone Feed Grade Sugarex Brochure
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 35 (ppm/MT of feed)
- Uses
From 1 to 35 ppm/MT of complete feed for piglets, pigs for fattening, calves, ovines, fish and dogs. It confers to the feeds a sweet lingering taste. It masks the unpleasant taste of medicated feeds. It covers the off taste of some raw materials and homogenizes feeds with variable raw material sources.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Free flowing powder
- Odor
- Odorless
- Taste
- Very sweet with a pleasant candy like note
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Purity | min. 96 | % | HPLC assay |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Grade
- Legislation
In accordance with European Legislation, Regulation (EU) 2015/264 concerning the authorisation of Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone as a feed additive for sheep fish, dogs, calves and certain categories of pigs.
Technical Details & Test Data
- SUGAREX: Feed Intake Enhancer in Fish
Neohesperidin DC (NHDC) is an effective high-intensity sweetener that boosts the feed intake of piglets, calves, sheep, and dogs. In February 2015, NHDC use was extended to pigs for fattening and fish in the EU. Scientific studies have demonstrated that the inclusion of NHDC in animal diets increases feed intake, average daily gain, and the conversion rate, thus improving animal performance.
HTBA is the leading manufacturer of the intense sweetener and flavour enhancer Neohesperidin DC. HTBA’s experience allows the design and the production of a specific range of additives premixture such as SUGAREX, whose main ingredient is NHDC, showing promising results in fish trials.
Feeding trials were conducted with sea-bass and rainbow trout using SUGAREX as an attractant. SUGAREX has remarkably improved the palatability of feed for several fish species in commercial farms, including river and marine-species, by mixing with different types of feed. The product improved preference and stimulated appetite and feed intake, in particular when incorporated into artificial feed used in aquaculture. The patent application of the authors is based upon the results of the following feeding trials:
SUGAREX trials in trout and sea bass (1995)
Average daily intake in trout increased 12.5% and 48% when using SUGAREX in both phases, when compared to control group.
Average daily intake in sea bass increased 25% and 18.5% when using SUGAREX in both phases, when compared to control group- Recent SUGAREX trials in trout, sea bream and tilapia
- Dietary selection on demand trials with SUGAREX in sea bream
- SUGAREX trial in atlantic salmon
- SUGAREX: Feed intake enhancer in shrimp (L. vannamei)
All above mentioned headings detailed information can be found in this document - Neohesperidin dihydrochalcone Feed Grade Aqua Sugarex Brochure
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg metallic drums.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 5 years