Feed-grade Manganese Sulfate Monohydrate is an essential trace element supplement for poultry, swine, ruminants, aquatic animals and pets. It features excellent water solubility and high absorption & utilization rates, complying with multiple feed-grade standards. It participates in bone development, reproductive function maintenance and the synthesis of enzymatic systems. This article compares various manganese sources, elaborates on methods to identify the quality of manganese sulfate, and analyzes the global demand outlook for manganese in the future. - Polifar
From Polifar’s supplier perspective, this article compares two acidulants: tartaric acid and citric acid. They differ greatly in flavor, raw material sources, applications, costs and processing properties. Tartaric acid is widely used in winemaking, high-end baking and specialty candies, while citric acid fits beverages, general baking and broad-spectrum preservation. Both are safe when added in compliance with regulations. Industry FAQs are attached at the end, and Polifar offers one-stop sourcing of food additives. - Polifar
This article categorizes mainstream food sweeteners into four main types, comparing the raw materials, sweetness, characteristics, applications, and advantages and disadvantages of sucrose, erythritol, steviol glycosides, mogrosides, sucralose, and aspartame in a table. It provides selection advice for people controlling their sugar intake, losing weight, and those with diabetes, as well as baking and beverage manufacturers. The article also explains the safe use standards for sweeteners, predicts the development trend of natural, zero-calorie, and low-GI sweeteners, and recommends compliant sweetener supplier Polifar. - Polifar
Choline chloride deficiency in poultry can lead to problems such as stunted bone growth, fatty liver, decreased egg production, and slow growth. This article details the symptoms, differential diagnosis, remedial measures, prevention strategies, and selection recommendations for different specifications of choline chloride products to help farms scientifically supplement vitamin B4 and improve production performance and economic benefits.- Polifar
Polifar is pleased to announce our participation in Dawajine 2025, one of North Africa’s leading exhibitions for the poultry and feed industry.
Polifar is delighted to announce our participation in VIV MEA 2025, one of the leading trade exhibitions for the animal feed and agribusiness industry in the Middle East and Africa. The event will be held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE, from November 25–27, 2025.
This article gives a comprehensive introduction to E282 calcium propionate, a globally recognized safe food preservative. It elaborates on its physical properties, antibacterial mechanism and wide applications in bakery products, grain foods, dairy, condiments and feed. The article analyzes its safety, proving that calcium propionate can be metabolized naturally by human bodies and is harmless within legal dosage. It also compares calcium propionate with sodium propionate, potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate in performance and applicable scenarios, summarizes its advantages and disadvantages. In addition, it puts forward standards for product selection and proper storage methods, providing professional guidance for food manufacturers and raw material purchasers. - Polifar
This article explains the definition, classification and functions of animal feed premix. It compares premix formula differences for pigs, poultry, ruminants, aquaculture, pets and special animals, and shares professional guidelines for premix selection and storage. Help feed factories and farmers choose the right feed premix to improve breeding performance and reduce costs. - Polifar
L-Tryptophan, one of the four core amino acids in feed, cannot be synthesized by animals and must be supplied via diet. As a key precursor for serotonin, melatonin and niacin, it plays vital roles in protein synthesis, neural regulation and immune enhancement. This article elaborates on its physiological functions and applications across pigs, poultry, aquatic animals, ruminants and pets. It also highlights its value in promoting low-protein diets, improving animal welfare and advancing eco-friendly farming, offering insights into its future development in precision nutrition and functional feed additives. - Polifar
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C, INS 300) is a safe and versatile food additive and essential nutrient for human body. It features powerful antioxidant capacity, helps synthesize collagen, boost immunity and improve mineral absorption. Compliant with GB 2760-2024, it acts as antioxidant, color fixative, nutritional fortifier and flour improver, widely applied in meat products, fruit & vegetable drinks, baked goods, beverages and canned food to extend shelf life, retain color and improve product safety. With new scientific discoveries, it is also used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Featuring high safety, excellent performance and cost advantage, ascorbic acid enjoys bright market prospects. - Polifar
Betaine, as a feed additive, mainly comes in five types: anhydrous betaine, monohydrate betaine, betaine hydrochloride, compound betaine, and microencapsulated/coated betaine. Its structure is stable, although different types exhibit slight differences in appearance. It is readily soluble in water, soluble in methanol/ethanol, and sparingly soluble in ether and chloroform. It is natural, non-toxic, residue-free, and non-teratogenic/carcinogenic, enabling green farming. Due to its advantages such as methyl donor, osmotic pressure regulation, growth promotion, stress resistance, carcass improvement, appetite enhancement, vitamin stabilization in feed, and auxiliary anti-coccidiosis, it is widely used in pig, poultry, aquaculture, and ruminant farming. - Polifar
Methionine is one of the most essential amino acids in feed additives. When Polifar Group received numerous inquiries from farmers, they found that DL-methionine and rumen-protected methionine were the most frequently asked questions. However, there are many types of methionine suitable for different animals, totaling five types: DL-methionine, L-methionine, rumen-protected methionine, hydroxymethionine analogues (MHA), and calcium hydroxymethionine (MHA-Ca). Each of these five types of methionine is tailored to different animals, farming scenarios, and cost requirements. Choosing the most suitable product can double farming efficiency, while choosing the wrong one can lead to wasted costs and reduced profitability. - Polifar
Methionine, as the first limiting amino acid in feed additives, is of great importance to farmers. Currently, the global economic stagnation and rising prices of some raw materials have led to a shortage of methionine, causing its price to rise. This is especially true for large-scale, standardized farms, where the demand for methionine is even higher. To avoid waste and efficiently utilize feed-grade methionine, it is essential to choose higher-quality methionine suppliers. This article will focus on the scientific use of methionine in feed, its differentiated value, market functions, and future development trends, ensuring everyone understands the scientific application and market value of methionine in feed. - Polifar
Beta-carotene is a natural orange-yellow pigment that serves as both a coloring agent and a nutritional fortifier in food. This article, based on China GB 2760-2024, systematically introduces its basic properties, regulations, standards, physiological functions, and industrial applications. Beta-carotene is a fat-soluble powder, primarily prepared through synthesis, fermentation, and natural extraction. It is a precursor to vitamin A and possesses antioxidant and immune-enhancing properties. This substance can be used for coloring and nutritional fortification in various foods, including beverages, baked goods, and dairy products. With continuous innovation in related formulation technologies, beta-carotene is evolving from a traditional coloring agent to a nutritional and health-oriented product, showing broad application prospects. - Polifar
Zinc sulfate monohydrate, with its high zinc content (≥35.5%), high water solubility, and 100% bioavailability (reference standard), has become the preferred zinc supplement for livestock, poultry, and aquaculture. It participates in the activity of over 300 enzymes, promoting growth, strengthening immunity, protecting coat and fur, and improving reproductive performance. It also possesses astringent and bactericidal effects, controlling various livestock diseases, and its potency (zinc oxide is only 50%~80% of zinc sulfate) is superior. Precise addition can correct zinc deficiency, optimize the metabolism of low-protein diets, and achieve increased farming efficiency and cost control. - Polifar
Lysine plays an important role in animal life. It can participate in protein synthesis, promote the growth of various animals, speed up the slaughter, regulate immunity, improve resistance, avoid stress, promote acid-base balance, protect the intestinal health of animals, regulate metabolism, improve meat quality, and provide synergistic and complementary nutrition.-Polifar
Canthaxanthin at 10% is a common feed additive that can enhance animal immunity, improve stress resistance, and improve meat and egg yolk color. In particular, it can stimulate consumer desire in seafood, especially shrimp and salmon. It also plays an important role in the pet food industry.
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of sodium selenite's basic information, authoritative standards, core functions (antioxidant, immune enhancement, prevention of white muscle disease, etc.), precise usage plans for different animals, and safe usage guidelines. It also compares its differences with organic selenium and analyzes the industry's trend towards high purity, low toxicity, and organic formulations. As an essential feed additive, sodium selenite requires strict control over its dosage and usage procedures. Its cost advantage makes it irreplaceable in large-scale farming. - Polifar
This article provides a comprehensive analysis of sodium alginate, a natural polysaccharide derived from brown algae. Sodium alginate is a white or pale yellow powder with core properties such as gel formation and thickening stability. It is an internationally recognized safe food additive (E401) and is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. With its advantages of being "natural, multifunctional, and environmentally friendly and biodegradable," market demand continues to grow, and its application boundaries will expand. Polifar will continue to provide high-quality products and services to meet global demand. - Polifar
Creatine monohydrate is a nutritional supplement with high stability, good absorption rate, mature safety profile, and high cost-effectiveness. It has a wide range of applications and broad prospects for future development. Polifar will work with everyone to contribute to human nutritional science!
