Learn everything about Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein

Date: 22/10/2024

Nutrition is a fundamental aspect of ensuring the health and performance of animals, and the choice of ingredients used in feed plays a crucial role in this process. Hydrolyzed chicken protein emerges as a solution, offering high digestibility and significant nutritional benefits. In this content, we will explore the concept, its applications in different species, and the benefits it provides.

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What exactly is Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein?

Hydrolyzed chicken protein is a nutritious ingredient produced through the enzymatic hydrolysis of chicken viscera, offal, and meat. This type of hydrolysis breaks down protein chains into smaller peptides, making the protein more accessible and digestible for animals. With all the essential amino acids and identified bioactive peptides, protein hydrolysates have functional properties that can enhance the appearance, texture, flavor, and other sensory and functional aspects of foods and feeds.

Inclusion of Hydrolyzed Proteins in animal nutrition

Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein can be used in the nutrition of different species due to its nutritional and functional properties, which can contribute to reducing the propensity for allergic reactions, improving immune function, among other functionalities, which we will detail below according to its application in swine, dogs and cats, and aquaculture animals.

Swine

Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein has shown significant results in swine diets, meeting their protein requirements at different stages of production, especially during the nursery phase.

Studies indicate that adding this ingredient to the feed promotes considerable growth, enhances immune function, improves feed conversion and digestibility, and exhibits positive palatability, particularly when compared to conventional diets.

Dogs and cats

For pets, Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein stands out not only for being highly palatable and easily digestible but also for its hypoallergenic properties, reducing the likelihood of allergic reactions due to its low molecular weight.

Furthermore, Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein improves nutrient absorption in pets and can significantly reduce fecal output, contributing to better intestinal health.

Aquaculture

In aquaculture, Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein serves as a functional ingredient. Including this hydrolysate in tilapia feed results in a significant increase in fillet yield, noticeable weight gain, and improved feed conversion, along with an increase in survival rates.

In shrimp farming (Carciniculture), it enhances immune function and boosts survival rates in challenging environments. Additionally, the inclusion of Hydrolyzed Protein in shrimp diets promotes improved productivity, with weight gain and better feed conversion.

Summary of nutritional and functional benefits

Nutrition

Rich in essential amino acids and highly digestible, Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein provides fundamental nutrients for the growth and development of animals.

Anti-hypertensive action

Some peptides present in the hydrolyzed protein help regulate blood pressure, contributing to cardiovascular balance in animals, particularly in cats.

Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory

The bioactive properties of hydrolyzed protein help fight infections and reduce inflammation, promoting a better immune response and overall health in animals.

Discover BioActio Health & Performance: Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein from BRF Ingredients

BRF Ingredients uses research and innovation to produce BioActio Health & Performance, a Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein made from fresh raw materials sourced from BRF's integrated production chain.

BioActio is produced from chicken viscera, offal, and meat, which undergo an enzymatic hydrolysis process, resulting in a highly digestible, nutritious, and functional protein.

Learn more about the benefits and applications of BioActio.

Conclusion

Based on studies conducted with Hydrolyzed Chicken Protein, it is clear that this ingredient is an efficient and versatile nutritional solution, applicable to various animal species, contributing to superior performance, health, and well-being.

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