Description
What it is. Palmitoylglucosamine is an organic lipid compound naturally present in the roots of many plants, particularly in most legumes. For use in animal feed, it is industrially produced by acylation of D-glucosamine with palmitic acid. The product may contain up to 0.5% residual acetone.
What it is for. This type of lipid compound is generally used as a technological additive or raw material in feed formulation, with no stated inclusion level in the official description. It would be used in various types of compound feed, across species, according to common industry practice. Crude fat content and, where applicable, water content must be declared on the label.
Points to watch. Residual acetone content may reach up to 0.5%, a point to check upon receipt. Water content must be declared if it exceeds 2%. Product composition and purity may vary depending on the acylation process used by the supplier.
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