Acidifier feed additive Fylax® Forte

preservative

Prolonged shelf life Moulds affect ingredients in feed materials. This results in deteriorated nutritional quality, including reduced starch and protein content, and a poorer palatability. Moulds also produce mycotoxic substances which pose a serious threat to animal productivity. The combined organic acids in Fylax® Forte effectively reduce a broad spectrum of moulds. The activated propionates in Fylax Forte increase the porosity of the outer layers of moulds and effectively eliminate moulds. Mould cells differ from bacteria; there is both a cell membrane and an external cell wall that must be passed. Activated propionates increase the porosity of the moulds cell wall and cell membrane, opening the doors for organic acids to attack the mould. The acids in Fylax Forte are partly buffered making them less liable to evaporate and keeping them active in the feed material. This is an important feature to ensure a long-lasting protective effect. The result is more effective mould control leading to lower dosage requirements to achieve the necessary shelf life and, thus significant cost savings. The surfactants used in Fylax Forte liquid reinforce the anti-mould effect in two ways. First, they optimise the distribution of the Fylax Forte and water throughout the feed material to ensure that all the material receives the anti-mould treatment. Surfactants also reduce the surface tension of the free added water. The greater presence of free water, the more optimal the conditions are for the development of unwanted mould. Aw-values (water activity) higher than 0.6 indicate an increased risk of mould growth.