Propylene glycol is a colourless, tasteless and odorless synthetic food additive that is in the same chemical group as alcohol. It is also known as 1,2-propanediol,1,2-dihydroxypropane, methyl ethyl glycol or trimethyl glycol. It is known for its ability to dissolve substances better than water and is good at retaining moisture, which makes it a very…
Needs of protein nutrient in starter period are higher than grower and finisher phase. Protein is a macronutrient which cost a lot to fulfill with. Animal can not utilized protein by itself, it takes the digestion process in order to be absorbed by intestinal villi. Proteins are digested into amino acids and polypeptides so it…
Sodium bicarbonate contains NaHCO3 which comes from a mineral called Nacholite. This important substance remarkably supports the well being for various animal such as ruminants, poultry, swine, and also aqua culture. Its main role as pH balancer in animal digestive tract has been proven for improving the nutrients absorption, as well as enhancing production and…
Have you ever wondered how the fish that is sold in the market or supermarket look so fresh? This is done with the use food preservatives. One of such preservative is Sodium Tripolyphosphate. Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP) also known as sodium triphosphate is an inorganic compound with the formula Na5P3O10. It is a colourless salt which…
Fertilizer, a chemical or natural substance added to soil to increase its fertility and thus enhances the growth of plants. Fertilizers typically provide, in varying proportion: Three main macronutrients: Nitrogen (N): leaf growth; Phosphorus (P): Development of roots, flowers, seeds, fruit; Potassium (K): Strong stem growth, movement of water in plants, promotion of flowering and…
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is often used in food products (i.e. chewing gum, baked goods) as a sweetening agent. Although found naturally in fruits and berries, sorbitol is now commercially produced due to its high demand in the food industry through hydrogenation of glucose. It contains only 60% of sweetness in comparison to…
Soda ash is also known as Sodium Carbonate, it is a white, anhydrous, odourless powder. It is non-toxic and non-flammable, thus it is safe to use and even kept in the household. It has been used in ancient Egyptian times in the making of glass ornaments and vessels. The Romans also used soda ash for…
Eurozone – The European Union went through few challenges in 2016, even known that Eurozone GDP rose by about 0.4%, the region is still struggling to create any major scope of business for the chemical industry. In addition, experts predict many uncertainties could happen over the trade agreements between the region and U.S which are…
Tartaric acid exists naturally in plants, particularly grapes, bananas, and tamarinds. Naturally occurring tartaric acid is chiral, meaning it has molecules that are not superimposable on their mirror images. It is a useful raw material in organic chemistry for the synthesis of other chiral molecules. The naturally occurring form of the acid is L-(+)-tartaric acid…
For this week’s discussion, we are going to talk about the skins used in leather production. There are as many leathers as there are animals with skin. Each of the skin have different applications based on their properties. Lambskin leather, for example, is softer than cowhide leather and mostly used for casual wear rather than…
