DiTech DiFunctional A

Identification

Ingredient Name

Short Chain Fructo-oligosaccharide (sc-FOS)

Blend

false

Ingredient Composition

Calcium Stearate, Fructo-Oligosaccharide, Fructo-oligosacchrides, Silicon Dioxide

Single Ingredient

true

Categories

Markets → Agriculture & Feed → Applications → Animal Health & Nutrition → Aquaculture

Markets → Agriculture & Feed → Applications → Animal Health & Nutrition → Birds & Poultry

Technologies → Animal Feed & Nutrition → Product Families → Nutritional Ingredients → Fiber Sources

Markets → Agriculture & Feed → Applications → Animal Health & Nutrition → Other Animal Health & Nutrition

Markets → Agriculture & Feed → Applications → Animal Health & Nutrition → Pets

Technologies → Animal Feed & Nutrition → Product Families → Health & Well-Being → Prebiotics, Probiotics & Postbiotics

Markets → Agriculture & Feed → Applications → Animal Health & Nutrition → Ruminants

Markets → Agriculture & Feed → Applications → Animal Health & Nutrition → Swine

Applications

Animal Species

Cats,

Cattle,

Crustaceans,

Dogs,

Horses,

Pets,

Shrimp,

Swine

Benefits & Claims

Labeling Claims

Not Listed In California Proposition 65,

Kosher,

Halal

Features

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features

Improves Gut Microflora,

Heat Stable,

Purified,

Promotes Digestive Health,

Supports Immunity

Features & Benefits

Features and Benefits

• DiTech DiFunctional A is a prebiotic fiber that promotes digestive and immune health in companion and consumption animals.
• DiTech DiFunctional A selectively stimulates the growth and/or activity of beneficial microflora while being unavailable to pathogens.
• It has demonstrated effects in published peer-reviewed studies in several animal species (cats, dogs, equine, shrimp, poultry, cattle, & swine).
• It contributes to dietary fiber, can help reduce caloric intake, and helps mask off-notes of a variety of feed inputs (which positively impacts feed acceptability & consumption).
• Furthermore, it does not participate in the Maillard Browning reaction.
• DiTech DiFunctional A is heat stable and soluble, and does not contribute to viscosity. It contains a flow agent (calcium stearate and silicon dioxide) for better handling in high heat and high humidity environments and facilities without climate control.

Functions

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Fiber Source,

Prebiotic

Function

Fiber Source, Prebiotic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Super Sacks

Packaging Information

• Bags
• Supersacs

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Note

Not a significant Source : of fat, cholesterol, protein, vitamins, and other minerals
¹ The calories reported for the US are based on clinical evidence.
² The calories reported for Canada are based on fiber having an assigned caloric content of 2kCal/g.
* Dietary Fiber=fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) with a DP of 3-5

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Halal,

Kosher,

Association Of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)

Regulatory Data

• CAS Number : 308066-66-2
• Source : Non-GM sugar cane
• DiTech DiFunctional A meets the AAFCO 60.105 definition for fructooligosaccharides
• Labeling (USA & Canada)
  • Fructooligosaccharides, calcium stearate and silicon dioxide

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Recommended handling and storage temperature is 25°F (77°F) and 33% relative humidity. The best before date for is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored under proper conditions.