ARTICLE FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2025 91 where the focus is on mastering micro-encapsulation and granulation techniques to deliver highly stable, high-performance products. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art pilot lines and industrial-scale spray chilling and spouted bed granulators, enabling a continuous cycle of innovation and refinement. This technical capability allows for the tailoring of production processes to the unique characteristics of each active ingredient and its intended application. A NEW TECHNICAL STANDARD FOR FEED ADDITIVES The commitment to solving these intricate technical challenges is formalized and encapsulated in the proprietary XPR standard, which stands for eXtra Protection & Release. This technical benchmark is not a single technology but a comprehensive and systematic development philosophy that guides the design, testing, and manufacturing of every product in the portfolio. The XPR standard is built upon three core technical pillars that work in synergy. The first pillar is the provision of high protection for high stability, which involves employing a toolbox of tailored methods such as spray chilling, fat coating, and advanced double encapsulation to effectively shield delicate active ingredients from the destructive forces of industrial processes. The second pillar is guaranteeing a specific release of actives in the animal, a feat achieved by deploying advanced technologies like micro-encapsulation and multi-layer coating. These techniques allow the targeted deployment of active compounds to the precise site of action, whether it is the olfactory receptors for enhancing palatability or specific segments of the gut for optimal bioavailability. Finally, the third pillar dictates that all solutions must be all-in-one, safe, and easy to use for the end-user. This is accomplished by engineering particles to be completely dust-free, free-flowing, and easily blended, thereby ensuring homogeneity within the final feed and enhancing safety for feed mill operators. SCIENCE IN PRACTICE: TAILORED TECHNOLOGIES FOR SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES The manufacturing expertise is most clearly demonstrated through a diverse range of flagship products, each of which has been meticulously designed with a specific application in mind. The innovative technologies enable the creation of highly targeted and effective solutions that address various animal health and performance needs across different species and production stages. In the crucial domain of palatability and flavor, solutions utilize advanced technologies to significantly enhance feed intake. One such solution employs a sophisticated micro-pearl absorption technology to combine and protect volatile flavoring compounds within a retention-enhancing layer. This ensures the uniform dispersion and long-term stability of delicate aromatic molecules, providing a sustained immediate olfactory impact that is essential for stimulating feed consumption in sensitive or young animals. Another solution elevates this concept further by using micro-agglomeration to combine sweeteners and phytogenics into a single, cohesive particle, which features an inner core of bioactive compounds and an external layer of sweeteners. This dual-action approach not only effectively improves taste perception but also provides synergistic support for gut health, making it particularly effective in young animals during critical growth phases. In the area of next-generation micro-encapsulated phytogenics, the power of high-concentration, Photo: Nuqo
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