Calcium Hydroxymethionine MHA-CA
Calcium Hydroxymethionine (MHA-CA) Description
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Calcium Hydroxymethionine, (MHA-CA), is a type of calcium salt containing
84% MHA(Calcium Hydroxymethionine).Since MHA-CA was first discovered
in 1956, it is widely used in animal husbandry industry because of its
function and economy.Research confirms:MHA-Ca is the most direct and
effective active methionine source and can be directly absorbed by passive
objects without hydrolysis; Compared to crystal methionine,MHA-Ca not
only has the nutritional function of methionine, but also can play its unique
functions such as acidifier, antioxidant and calcium supplement. Therefore,
MHA-CA has become a more effective and cost-effective alternative to
methionine in livestock and poultry diets
Comparison of DL-hydroxymethionine and DL-methionine
absorption in different intestinal segments
|
Site |
Absorption Rate |
|
|
|
DL-hydroxymethionine |
DL-methionine |
|
Duodenum |
+++ |
+ |
|
Jejunum |
++ |
++ |
|
Ileum |
+ |
++ |
|
Hindgut |
Yes |
No |
MHA-Ca Technical indicators
| Items | Indicators |
| Calcium Hydroxymethionine / % | ≥95.0 |
| Hydroxymethionine/ % | ≥84.0 |
| Ca/% | ≥11.0 |
| Pb | ≤20.0 |
| As | ≤2.0 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤1.0 |
Characteristics of the MHA-Ca: