Iron Methionine
Iron Methionine is a premium amino acid chelated iron ingredient produced through the chelation of iron with L-methionine.
Product Overview
Iron Methionine is a premium amino acid chelated iron ingredient produced through the chelation of iron with L-methionine. With a chelation rate of ≥93%, it offers excellent stability, high bioavailability, and efficient iron utilization, making it an ideal organic iron source for animal nutrition and specialty nutritional formulations.
Compared with conventional inorganic iron salts, Iron Methionine provides improved absorption efficiency, reduced nutrient antagonism, and better compatibility in feed premixes. It is widely used in livestock feed, poultry feed, aquaculture, pet nutrition, and customized nutritional formulations requiring highly available organic iron.
Key Benefits
Highly bioavailable organic iron source
Excellent amino acid chelation stability
Efficient iron utilization
Reduced mineral antagonism
Product Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light Yellow Powder |
| Iron (Fe) | 10.0% Min. |
| Methionine | 26.6% Min. |
| Chelation Rate | 93.0% Min. |
| Shelf Life | 12 Months |
| Package | 25 kg Bag |
Iron Methionine vs Ferrous Sulfate
| Feature | Iron Methionine | Ferrous Sulfate |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Source | Amino Acid Chelated Iron | Inorganic Iron Salt |
| Iron Content | 10% | ≈30% |
| Chelation Rate | ≥93% | None |
| Bioavailability | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mineral Antagonism | Low | Higher |
| Premix Compatibility | Excellent | Moderate |
| Recommended Application | Premium Feed & Animal Nutrition | Conventional Mineral Supplementation |
| Product Positioning | High-Value Organic Iron Source | Economical Iron Source |
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