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Akucell AF 3265T Guar Substitute

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Akucell AF 3265T Guar Substitute is a substitute and a water-soluble cellulose derivative known as carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). With carboxymethyl groups, it acts as a potent pellet binder, enabling the production of pellets that exhibit exceptional durability and hardness even when used in low quantities.

Ingredient Name: Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Cellulose Gum

Functions: Binder, Humectant, Pellet Binder, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Halal, Kosher, Non-Toxic, Sustainable

Certifications & Compliance: FCC Compliant, FSSC 22000, GMP, Halal, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, JECFA (FAO/WHO), Kosher, OSHAS 18001

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Sustainable production
  • Cost-effective
  • Reliable performance
  • Improved texture and consistency
  • Effective at low concentrations
  • Recommended as a binder and extrusion aid
  • Easy dissolution in hot and cold water
  • No impact on smell and taste
  • Enhanced gravy viscosity in moist foods
  • Efficient thickening and water binding in canned pet food
  • Improved binding of pate-like products
  • Uniform distribution of fat and meat
  • Enhanced feed freshness
  • Cost-efficient plasma protein replacement
  • Excellent extrusion aid for semi-moist foods
  • Even distribution of fine particles
  • Efficient thickening and water binding in dry foods
  • Moisture retention in dry foods
  • Good texture in dry foods
  • Pellet integrity, durability, and stability in aquafeed
  • Reduced nutrient leaching and prevention of pellet fragmentation and abrasion
  • Highest water stability, especially in shrimp feed
  • Starch replacement in fish feed
  • Minimized production costs by reducing fines and dust
  • Nutritionally inert and non-reactive with feed nutrients
  • Supports easy handling and storage of feeds
  • Flexibility to include high-dust, low-cost feed ingredients

Applications & Uses

Use Level
0.5 - 1 kg/ton of feed (as pellet binder)
Dosage Information
  • As pellet binder:
  • CMC is recommended at the rate of 0.5-1 kg per ton of feed depending on formulation and processing conditions.
  • As starch replacer:
  • 5 or 6 parts of starch can be replaced by 1 part of CMC. It can be used for this application up to 1%.
Recommended Applications
  • CMC is recommended to be added directly into the mixer.
  • For best results, ensure accurate addition and thorough mixing of the product.

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Packing multiply paper bags with an inner polyethylene bag.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage and Handling Information
  • The shelf life is 3 years from date of production provided when the material is stored in the original bags under dry and cool conditions.
  • The viscosity of cellulose gum may decrease slightly in time.