Chitosan Feed Grade

Chitosan Feed Grade

Product Name: Chitosan
CAS NO.: 9012-76-4
EC NO.: 618-480-0
Chemical Formula: (C6H11NO4)n
Forms: Coarse ground powder
Origin: China

Chitosan Feed Grade Bulk Supplier

Chitosan Feed Grade is a high-purity, natural polysaccharide derived from the deacetylation of chitin, primarily sourced from crustacean shells. It is a colorless to off-white powder, odorless, and highly soluble in dilute acidic solutions. Specially formulated for animal nutrition, it offers multiple functional benefits in livestock, poultry, and aquaculture feed.

Chitosan Feed Grade/Specifications

Test Item Specification
Characteristic Off-white powder or small flakes
Deacetylation (DA) 80%, 85%
Viscosity 20–300
Moisture ≤10%
Ash ≤3.0%

Chitosan Feed Grade/Applications

  • Gut Health and Digestion: Improves intestinal microflora balance and enhances nutrient absorption. Reduces pathogenic bacteria in the gut, supporting overall digestive health.
  • Immune System Support: Stimulates immune responses in animals, increasing resistance to infections. Enhances antibody production and overall disease resilience.
  • Growth Promotion: Supports improved weight gain and feed conversion efficiency. Enhances growth performance in poultry, swine, aquaculture, and livestock.
  • Antimicrobial Additive: Exhibits antibacterial and antifungal activity. Helps prevent gastrointestinal infections and reduces the need for antibiotics.
  • Feed Preservation: Acts as a natural preservative in feed, reducing spoilage and improving shelf life. Helps maintain nutrient stability during storage.
  • Aquaculture Applications: Enhances water quality and fish health by reducing harmful microorganisms. Improves survival rates and growth performance in fish and shrimp.
  • Functional Feed Ingredient: Can be incorporated into premixes, pellets, or liquid feed supplements. Provides additional bioactive benefits such as cholesterol reduction and antioxidant support.

Package and Handling

  • Packed in 25KG fiber drums
  • Store in tightly sealed, moisture-proof bags or containers (e.g., polyethylene-lined paper bags, fiber drums)
  • Shelf Life: Typically 2 years under proper storage conditions