BASF, sets a new benchmark in animal nutrition with Natuphos® E

The phytase pioneer, BASF, sets a new benchmark in animal nutrition with Natuphos^® E

• Natuphos^® E is introduced in South Africa
• Unlocking vital nutrients with unprecedented enzyme stability resulting in economic and environmental benefits

Sun City, North West Province, South Africa – February 29, 2016 BASF is introducing its new enzyme for animal nutrition, Natuphos^® E, at a BASF Customer Event at Sun City, South Africa, from 28 February to 1 March 2016.

As the first company to market a phytase for feed more than 25 years ago, BASF is once again proud to be setting a new standard in feed phytase technology. Natuphos^® E is a phytase which helps pigs and poultry better utilize phosphorous, other important nutrients such as proteins and calcium, as well as energy – bringing a wide range of benefits to the animal feed industry.

The majority of phosphorous in grains and oilseeds is bound to phytic acid, an anti-nutritive factor found in feed. Phytate-bound phosphorous cannot be used by animals such as pigs and poultry, and is therefore lost as a potential nutrient and excreted. As a result, manufacturers need to supplement the feed with either inorganic phosphates or very effective phytases to make sure the animals are supplied adequately with the required amounts of the essential mineral phosphorous.

“The new generation phytase Natuphos^® E is built on BASF’s long term experience as well as expertise and ensures a very fast and efficient release of phytate-bound phosphorous and other valuable nutrients. As a result, feed manufacturers and farmers will benefit from considerable cost savings through a more nutritious diet for their animals. Additionally, adding Natuphos^® E to feed mixes reduces the need for non-renewable rock phosphates, contributing to more sustainable feed”, explains Chris Rieker, Vice President, BASF Animal Nutrition.

Besides making phytate-bound phosphorous accessible to animals, Natuphos^® E also releases other associated nutrients, making animals generally more efficient at digesting their feed. This leads to less excretion of undigested phosphate, which, as a result, helps to reduce water pollution and to care for the environment. “All these great attributes, which are built on our 25 years of phytase experience, are reflected in our Natuphos^® E slogan: ‘Efficient by Experience’”, says Rieker.

Natuphos^® E delivers superior pelleting and premix stability in challenging environments and feed-production processes, along with a long-term shelf life stability. Trials have proven outstanding resistance of Natuphos^® E versus pepsin in the animals’ stomach. Even at adverse pH-conditions, Natuphos^® E reveals high activity in the guts of pigs and poultry.

• For more information, please visit animal-nutrition.basf.com