Progutba®

Progutba® contains 95,2% active substances, acids and their calcium salts with a unique combination of MCFAs enriched in Lauric acid (C12:0), which have a wide range of functionalities. Indeed, at a lower pH and more particularly in the presence of strong acids such as citric acid, the calcium salts of the SCFAs will turn into their respective acid form such as formic- and lactic acid. Progutba® reduces the growth of harmful bacteria in the feed and improves the quality and shelf live. This special technology allows to combine different acids without using a carrier. Calcium which becomes available in this product is organic which is very valuable with higher bio-availability and lower buffering capacity than the inorganic calcium from limestone. Beside effectiveness against gram negative pathogen bacteria lauric acid is proven to be effective against gram positive pathogen bacteria. Lauric acid has slowly absorbed in the stomach and works through the intestine. Of the MCFA, lauric acid is the most inhibitory saturated MCFA against Clostridium perfringens, followed by capric acid. They alter the outer membranes of bacteria leading to membranefluidity and even leaking of cellular content.