Open AccessEfficacy of Friedland clay (montmorillonite–illite mixed layer clay) when used as a technological additive for all animal species
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
efsa journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.076
H-Index - 97
ISSN - 1831-4732
DOI - 10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4237
Subject(s) - montmorillonite , illite , clay minerals , layer (electronics) , chemistry , mineral , mixed layer , chemical engineering , mineralogy , food science , geology , organic chemistry , climatology , engineering
A bstract Friedland clay (montmorillonite–illite mixed layer clay mineral) was shown to be effective as a binder (at concentrations between 1 and 2 % in four different types of feed) and as an anticaking agent (at concentrations of 2 % in rolled oats, in a mixture of poultry grains and a high fat compound feed). It was concluded that Friedland clay has the potential to act as a binder and as an anticaking agent in feed for all animal species.