PutreFact™
In monogastric animals, good-quality dietary protein is digested by host proteases and the digestion products, amino acids and small peptides, are absorbed by the host.
- Protein bypassing the small intestine is no longer available for the host, but serves as a substrate for bacterial protein fermentation, also referred to as putrefaction
- Putrefaction leads to production of metabolites specific to fermentation of proteins
- In particular, metabolites from degradation of aromatic amino acids are known for their toxicity (indole, skatole, phenol, cresol)
- Protein fermentation products are not only indicators of poor protein digestibility, but some are also toxic and carcinogenic to higher animals
Where it helps?
We’ve designed this panel for nutritionists and feed additive producers. If your business involves proteinous feed materials or any of the following additives:
- Protein sources
- Organic acids
- Proteases
- Prebiotics
- Carbohydrases
While only some of these additives directly impact protein digestibility, they may aid in controlling protein fermentation in the lower intestine.
Check the efficacy of your solution against increased protein fermentation (putrefaction) in the lower gut!
What do we measure?
Delivers following analyses
- Indole
- Skatole
- Cresol
- Phenol
- Isobutyric acid
- Isovaleric acid
- 2-methylbutyric acid
How to Order
- Contact us either by email diagnostics@alimetrics.com or alternatively use the contact form below.
- Indicate your interest in the BioFreeze™ sample collection solution, one or more of our unique gut health panels or a customized selection of analyses.
- We can help you plan a solution best suited to your needs.
- We will provide you with a quotation and further instructions within two business days.
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