Digestibility and Palatability of Chicken Protein Hydrolysate

June 03, 2025

Animal nutrition continues to evolve, constantly striving to deliver more efficient and healthier solutions tailored to various species. One of the major challenges for feed and supplement producers is ensuring that the ingredients they use are both easily digestible and appealing to animals. In this regard, Chicken Protein Hydrolysate has emerged as an ingredient renowned for its high palatability, digestibility, and functional properties in animal diets. In this article, we’ll delve into what makes Chicken Protein Hydrolysate so effective in animal nutrition and explore how BRF Ingredients, through its BioActio line, is leading the way in creating high-quality products focused on digestibility and palatability. ### Topics: - What exactly is Chicken Protein Hydrolysate and how does it function? - The importance of digestibility in animal nutrition - Palatability as a key driver in food acceptance - The pivotal role of the BioActio line in animal nutrition ### What is Chicken Protein Hydrolysate and how does it work? Chicken Protein Hydrolysate is derived from the enzymatic hydrolysis of animal by-products from chicken processing, including chicken viscera, offal, and chicken meat. This enzymatic hydrolysis employs specific exogenous enzymes to break down proteins into lower molecular weight peptides and free amino acids, making the ingredient more digestible and absorbable within an animal’s digestive system. This biotechnological approach not only preserves but also enhances the essential nutrients in the raw materials, ensuring a high absorption rate—a critical aspect of animal nutrition. Unlike chemical or thermal processes, enzymatic hydrolysis takes place under controlled temperature and pH conditions, safeguarding the nutritional integrity of the ingredients. For Chicken Protein Hydrolysate, this method has been particularly effective, converting animal by-products into functional and high-protein ingredients suitable for formulating feeds for multiple species, such as dogs and cats. ### Digestibility and its Benefits in Animal Nutrition The digestibility of ingredients plays a crucial role in animal nutrition since it directly impacts how efficiently nutrients are absorbed and utilized by animals. Chicken Protein Hydrolysate boasts a protein digestibility rate exceeding 90%, indicating that more than 90% of the proteins are effectively utilized by pets’ bodies. This is especially significant in specialized diets for animals with specific nutritional requirements, like puppies, senior animals, or those with food sensitivities. Some of the notable benefits include: #### Better Nutrient Absorption The high digestibility of protein hydrolysates enables animals to absorb nutrients from their food more effectively. This means a larger portion of proteins, amino acids, and minerals are utilized by the body, promoting better growth, development, and overall health maintenance. #### Waste Reduction and Improved Feed Conversion High digestibility reduces the amount of food required to achieve the desired nutritional outcomes. This improves feed conversion—the ratio of food consumed to weight gained—minimizing waste and optimizing resource usage, particularly beneficial for livestock farming. #### Hypoallergenic Ingredient Given its highly hydrolyzed nature, Chicken Protein Hydrolysate contains low molecular weight peptides, offering hypoallergenic properties. This makes it an ideal choice for formulations aiming to reduce allergic reactions in dogs and cats. ### Palatability as an Essential Factor in Food Acceptance Beyond being highly digestible, Chicken Protein Hydrolysate also excels in palatability. The enzymatic hydrolysis process releases free amino acids, enhancing the flavor of the food. This increases the palatability and acceptance of pet food, even among animals with dietary restrictions. BRF Ingredients aims to develop solutions that merge high digestibility with excellent palatability. Their diverse range of hydrolyzed proteins, like BioActio Health&Performance, stands out for meeting these demands. This premium chicken protein hydrolysate proves effective not just in pet nutrition but also across other animal species. Its unique formulation balances nutritional efficiency with acceptance, making it one of the most comprehensive products available. ### The Role of the BioActio Line in Animal Nutrition The enzymatic protein hydrolysate line from the BioActio brand, crafted by BRF Ingredients, is a standout solution for the pet food industry. BioActio Health&Performance utilizes enzymatic hydrolysis technology to convert chicken viscera, offal, and meat into a high-quality ingredient combining superior digestibility with excellent palatability. These qualities make BioActio a valuable component in formulating feeds for various species, including swine, pets, and aquaculture animals, ensuring a balanced, functional, and tasty diet that fulfills their nutritional needs. Chicken Protein Hydrolysate marks an innovation in animal nutrition, offering a protein source with enhanced digestibility and high palatability while providing functional properties that boost the health and well-being of pets. BioActio Health&Performance contributes to sustainability in feed production by efficiently repurposing by-products, reinforcing the idea of a circular economy. Through the BioActio line, BRF Ingredients is part of this change, delivering high-quality nutrition to animals while committing to research and development of new solutions in animal nutrition. Stay updated on BRF Ingredients’ innovative offerings by following them on social media—Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. ### References: - Hydrolyzed chicken liver protein as an additive in diets for Nile tilapia | Available at: https://locus.ufv.br/server/api/core/bitstreams/4a002047-1401-4c61-af10-026504d23b14/content - Protein hydrolysate process | Available at: https://repositorio.unesp.br/server/api/core/bitstreams/f69c9a8a-faef-46c1-af7f-07375fd346e8/content - Hydrolyzed chicken viscera in dogs | Available at: https://acervodigital.ufpr.br/xmlui/handle/1884/74528

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