An Iranian fat powder is considered a high-quality and effective nutritional supplement for livestock and poultry. This fat powder contains significant amounts of beneficial additives, which will be thoroughly and completely reviewed in this article. Stay with us until the end.
Iranian fat powder is essentially a final product derived from various sources of vegetable fats (such as palm, soybean, or sunflower oil) or animal fats (such as refined tallow). Using technological processes like controlled hydrogenation, conversion to calcium salts of fatty acids (calcium fat powder or bypass fat), or microencapsulation, these fats are transformed into a dry, uniform, and transportable powder.
The main goal of these processes is to increase shelf life, improve mixability in the feed ration, and especially in ruminants, to protect the fat from degradation in the rumen (bypass) so that it is absorbed in the small intestine.
Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of successful livestock and poultry farming, and among all components, energy is the most vital part of the feed ration. Sufficient energy is essential for all of the animal’s vital processes, including body maintenance, growth, reproduction, movement, and the production of animal products such as milk, meat, and eggs.
Livestock, particularly dairy cows during peak production periods, and broiler poultry in the final stages of growth, have extremely high energy demands. Meeting these demands solely through basic feeds like grains or forage can be challenging and sometimes impossible.
In such circumstances, the use of high-energy supplements like fat powder is presented as an effective and efficient solution. Fat powder, which contains a high percentage of fatty acids, is a concentrated and highly digestible energy source. It has quickly found its place in the Iranian ready feed for livestock and poultry, and domestic producers have successfully manufactured high-quality, standardized products using modern technologies.
The production of fat powder is a complex and specialized process aimed at converting liquid fat sources (vegetable oils or animal fats) into a solid, stable, and protected (Bypass) form. This process mainly involves two key technologies:
Initially, crude fats (whether vegetable, like palm and soybean, or animal, like tallow) must undergo precise purification and refining processes to remove impurities, moisture, and oxidized materials. This step ensures the purity and prevents microbial load in the final product.
In the production of protected fat powders (especially for ruminants), the process of calcium saponification is used. In this method, the free fatty acids present in the oil react with a calcium source (such as lime) under high temperature and pressure, converting them into calcium salts of fatty acids.
These salts remain insoluble in the rumen environment, which has a neutral pH, and are thus bypassed. This means they do not negatively affect fiber digestion by rumen microorganisms and are directly transferred to the small intestine for absorption.
The following are the significant advantages of Iranian fat powder in the livestock and poultry industry:
One of the leading and well-known producers in this field is A’la oil Sepahan Company with the commercial brand Lador. Relying on its experience and expertise in processing fats and oils for livestock and poultry feed, this company has introduced a wide range of specialized and high-quality products to the market. This product diversity demonstrates the company’s deep understanding of the varying needs of animals at different stages of growth and production. This producer’s commitment to quality and innovation has created a special position in supplying energy and improving the health and production levels of the country’s livestock and poultry.
The specialized products of Ala Sepahan Oil Company are: pure fat powder (40 to 45%), palm fat powder (90 percent), poultry oil, tallow oil, as well as raw materials and additives for the production of livestock and poultry feed, such as: feed for fattening livestock and dairy cows, feed for horse, Feed for calf weight gain, feed for duck, turkeys and etc.
Given the growing need of the livestock and poultry industry for high-quality and specialized supplements, numerous Iranian companies have entered the field of fat powder production. By focusing on domestic technical knowledge, indigenous raw materials, and global standards, these companies have managed to produce products that not only meet domestic needs but also have the capability to compete in regional markets. As mentioned above, A’la oil Sepahan Company is one such company. We recommend contacting Ladorfat consultants for more information or price inquiries.
