Description
What it is. Glycine is an amino acid obtained by chemical synthesis or protein hydrolysis, registered as a flavouring substance (functional group 2b, FLAVIS No 17.034, CAS 56-40-6). The active substance has a minimum purity of 98 %.
What it is for. It is used as a sensory additive (flavouring) in feed for all animal species, incorporated via a premix. As a flavouring compound, it is generally used to influence feed palatability; some studies have also explored glycine as a glutathione precursor, for instance in research on aged cats and on intra-uterine growth-restricted pigs, but these illustrate research interest rather than set inclusion levels.
Points to watch. Recommended maximum content of active substance in complete feed at 12 % moisture is 20 g/kg for cats and dogs and 25 g/kg for other species and categories. The additive must be incorporated via a premix, storage and stability conditions must be stated in the instructions for use, and specific labelling requirements apply when these levels are exceeded.
Suppliers
Producers, distributors and traders listed for this ingredient.
No supplier listed
No company supplies this ingredient on FeedSourcing yet. Be the first to be listed.
List your company