Betaine Anhydrous
- INCI:
- Betaine
- Also known as:
- Trimethylglycine · Natural Betaine · TMG
Osmolyte and methyl group donor compound used in formulations for animal nutrition. It is associated with intestinal osmotic balance and with sparing other methyl donors in the diet, in accordance with applicable regulations. In personal care it is used as a humectant of natural origin.
Functions
Typical applications
- Feed for poultry
- Aquaculture diets
- Premixes
- Personal care humectant formulations
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