KERA’SOL
Spray Dried Keratin Hydrolysate for Petfood
TYPICAL NUTRIENT COMPOSITION
- Protein: > 90%
- Protein digestibility : > 97%
- Fat : < 2%
- Ash: < 3%
- Moisture : < 5%
Molecular weight distribution
- ±25% < 1kDa: 25%
- 1kDa < ±25% < 5kDa: 25%
- 5kDa < ±20% < 10kDa: 20%
- ±30% > 10kDa: 30%
Product characteristics
- High solubility (200g/L)
- High digestibility (>97%)
- Savoury attractant and palatability enhancer
- Intense smell (glutamate)
- Very stable composition
- Light yellow very fine powder
- Excellent pellet binder
Application
KERA’SOL has excellent nutritional and attractant properties allowing it to replace a part of other tasty protein sources in petfood. The wide range of smaller peptides increase the palatability and the binding properties of the pellet of the feed, so to improve the feed intake.
Its specific smell and taste is very much appreciated by dogs and other pets.
Process
KERA’SOL is a premium hydrolysed keratin concentrate produced from purified chicken feathers at a ‘unique poultry’ dedicated facility in Dendermonde, Belgium, using a patented production process.
The highly soluble fraction obtained after the hydrolysation process is concentrated and spray dried, guaranteeing the overall quality and organoleptic characteristics.
Storage & shelf life
The product is best kept in a cool and dry place and has a shelf life of minimal 1 year from date of manufacture.
Packaging & registration
KERA’SOL appearance is a light yellow, very fine powder. It is delivered in big bags of 500kg.
Added Antioxidant
On request
Microbiological Analysis
- Salmonella absent in 25g
- Enterobacteriaceae < 10 cfu/g