The demands of modern feed production
Modern feed manufacturing and global trading conditions offer a multitude of opportunities, but also mean that the products are subject to particularly demanding conditions. Using antioxidants helps counteract these potentially damaging conditions.
Why antioxidants are so important in feed manufacturing
Processes, such as extrusion or pelleting, can affect the quality of the feed. In particular premixtures often contain a large amount of unsaturated fatty acids and many prooxidative minerals. This combination makes the lipids highly susceptible to lipid oxidation and needs antioxidants to prevent potential damage to the valuable nutrients.
Summer, sunshine – everything is perfect?
Not quite! Long transport routes whereby your valuable feed may be subject to high humidity, hot temperatures or direct sunlight pose a threat to the quality of the feed. Using Loxidan during production protects the nutrients not only during the production processes, but also during transport and storage.
Did you know?
- Rancid fats destroy important fat-soluble components such as vitamins.
- Therefore, their protection through antioxidants is essential from a nutritional point of view.
Why Loxidan?
More than 50 years have elapsed since our company founder Heinz Lohmann introduced antioxidants under the brand name Loxidan to the feed industry in Europe. Since then, nutritionists have been working on the development of new antioxidants, and in particular blends of different antioxidants to support you in providing your customers with the safe, reliable quality of feed they are accustomed to.
In addition to blends containing BHT and BHA, Loxidan also offers natural antioxidant blends bases on tocopherol extract and other synergists, such as rosemary extract. The portfolio has furthermore been extended with the GREEN range, purely natural antioxidant blends suitable for use in organic farming.
With Loxidan you are always one step ahead.
The benefits for manufacturers
- Strong support in preventing rancidity
- Ensures longer storage stability
- Protection against oxidative damage caused by heat or direct sunlight
- Reduction of the inclusion rate of vitamin E (saving effect)
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Analytical services to support you in the development of safe, high-quality feed and pet food products.
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