Product overview
L-Tryptophan is evaluated as a feed amino acids & salts ingredient for animal-feed, premix and pet-food applications. Final use level, species suitability, purity, contaminant limits and authorization must be confirmed for the destination market.
Function & Usage
- Acidify Feed & Carry Nutrients
Supports feed acidification, nutrient fortification or premix carrier performance according to the selected approved grade. Typical uses: Tryptophan supplementation, Amino-acid and protein balancing, Swine, poultry and pet-food formulations.
- Balance Feed Amino Acids & Protein
Provides a selected amino acid or amino-acid salt for protein balancing and species-specific feed formulation. Typical uses: Tryptophan supplementation, Amino-acid and protein balancing, Swine, poultry and pet-food formulations.
Specification
| Item | Specifications | COA Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | White powder | Conforms |
| Odor | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Taste | Characteristic | Conforms |
| Assay | ≥99.0% | 99.16% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% | 3.34% |
| Ash Content | ≤5.0% | 2.71% |
| Pesticide Residue | Negative | Negative |
| Total Yeast & Mold | ≤100cfu/g | Conforms |
| E.Coli. | Negative | Conforms |
| Salmonella | Negative | Conforms |
| Staphylococcus | Negative | Conforms |
| Total Plate Count | ≤1000cfu/g | Conforms |
| Arsenic | ≤2ppm | Conforms |
| Lead | ≤2ppm | Conforms |
| Total Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm | Conforms |
Product information
- Primary category:
- Animal Nutrition, Food & Nutrition
- Subcategory:
- Feed Amino Acids & Salts
- CAS No.:
- 73-22-3
- Form:
- Powder / Granules
- Content / Grade:
- Feed grade; ≥ 98% typical
- Applications:
- Tryptophan supplementation, Amino-acid and protein balancing, Swine, poultry and pet-food formulations
- Hazard / Transport:
- Feed-ingredient powder. Typical grades are not commonly regulated as dangerous goods, but dust may irritate eyes or the respiratory tract. Final feed authorization, specification, contaminant limits and transport classification must be confirmed for the intended species and destination market.
- Storage:
- Store in the original tightly closed food/feed-compatible container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture, heat, direct sunlight, contamination and incompatible materials; follow the grade-specific shelf-life conditions.