Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of betaine (betaine anhydrous and betaine hydrochloride) as a feed additive for all animal species based on a dossier submitted by VITAC EEIG

Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of betaine (betaine anhydrous and betaine hydrochloride) as a feed additive for all animal species based on a dossier submitted by VITAC EEIG

Glycine betaine (betaine) acts as a methyl group donor in transmethylation reactions in organisms. Betaine occurs in numerous vertebrate tissues as an osmolyte, ensuring osmoprotection. Betaine is safe for piglets at the maximum supplementation rate of 2 000 mg/kg complete feed with a margin of safe...

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Main Author: EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-05-01
Series:EFSA Journal
Subjects:
Nutritional additive
vitamins and pro-vitamins
betaine anhydrous
betaine hydrochloride
safety
Online Access:http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/doc/3210.pdf

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