Betaine Anhydrous — Feed Grade
Allzone Trading supplies feed grade betaine anhydrous to feed mills and premix producers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Betaine anhydrous is a crystalline trimethylglycine product supplied as a non-chloride form. Assay and particle size differ by producer and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Betaine Anhydrous
- Grades
- Feed Grade
- Typical applications
- Poultry and swine feed · Aquaculture and shrimp feed · Vitamin and mineral premixes
- Packaging
- Packaging confirmed at quotation
- • Certificate of Analysis is provided against the confirmed shipment, grade and batch.
- • Manufacturer TDS and SDS are subject to grade and supplier confirmation and are available on request.
- • Grades, packaging and origin above are indicative sourcing options and are confirmed at quotation.
Available grades from container-direct sourcing
Feed Grade
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Poultry and swine feed
- Aquaculture and shrimp feed
- Vitamin and mineral premixes
- Ruminant nutrition
- Pet food formulations
Why Canadian buyers choose us
- Feed grade enquiries handled as a separate specification from food grade material
- Grade, physical form, carrier and documentation confirmed in writing before order confirmation
- Supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet provided for the quoted grade
- LTL and FTL freight to feed mills and premix plants across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada
- Quantities reviewed per enquiry, from smaller lots to full container loads
Typical industries served
Material identity
Betaine anhydrous (feed grade) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 107-43-7
- Typical declared content
- ≥ 96–98% betaine
- Chemical name
- Trimethylglycine
Also searched as
Abbreviations
Industry terminology
Identifiers are published for material identification. The exact specification of any offered grade is confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
Buyer intent coverage
Betaine anhydrous (feed grade) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Betaine anhydrous is used both as a methyl donor alongside or in place of part of the choline requirement and as an osmolyte in heat-stress and gut-challenge situations. Canadian demand concentrates in Ontario and Quebec poultry and swine programmes during summer heat periods and in premix houses building performance packs, with additional volume in aquafeed. Content is declared as betaine, so anhydrous and hydrochloride forms must be compared on that basis.
Primary uses
- Partially replacing choline as a methyl donor
- Osmolyte support in heat-stress and gut-challenge programmes
- Aquafeed palatability and osmoregulation applications
Applications
- Poultry and swine complete feeds
- Premix and performance-pack manufacture
- Aquafeed production
Advantages
- High declared betaine content per kilogram
- Non-acidic, so it is easier on equipment than the hydrochloride form
- Handles as a dry, blendable crystalline material
Limitations to consider
- Hygroscopic and requires sealed storage
- Anhydrous and hydrochloride grades are not interchangeable by weight
- Methyl-donor substitution ratios are formulation decisions, not product claims
How to choose the right grade
- Compare offers on declared betaine content, not on product name
- Decide anhydrous or hydrochloride based on diet acid balance
- Confirm particle size for the dosing system
- Buyers searching for an alternative or second-source supplier should state the incumbent specification they are matching, because a like-for-like comparison depends on declared content, physical form and documentation rather than on the material name alone.
Typical grades
- Betaine anhydrous ≥ 96%
- Betaine anhydrous ≥ 98%
Comparable materials — how Betaine anhydrous (feed grade) sits against alternatives
- Betaine hydrochloride where a lower pH contribution is acceptable
- Choline chloride where a full methyl donor source is required
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Betaine anhydrous (feed grade)
Written for procurement, quality and technical buyers in Canada and the United States. No numeric price, MOQ, stock or lead-time value is published — those are confirmed per shipment in the quotation and against the confirmed batch.
How buyers specify at RFQ
- Declared active content and the analytical method behind it
- Carrier, coating or dilution basis where the material is not sold pure
- Particle size, flow and dust behaviour for the blending system
- Compatibility with the other additives in the same premix
- Declared betaine content on an anhydrous basis
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- 25 kg bag or fibre drum — the usual micro-ingredient format
- Foil-lined or moisture-barrier packaging for hygroscopic and oxidation-sensitive actives
- Carton or pail for very low-inclusion actives handled by hand
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store cool, dry and sealed; potency loss accelerates with heat and humidity
- Keep original moisture-barrier packaging closed until the blend is made
- Use first-in, first-out rotation and respect the declared retest or shelf-life date
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the exact feed grade offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed production batch
- Feed-ingredient declaration and label statements the receiving mill needs
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for betaine-anhydrous-feed-grade-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Species, production stage and the feed type the ingredient goes into
- Whether the material is used straight at the mill or through a premix or concentrate
- Declared content, activity or potency your formulation matrix assumes
- Annual volume and expected per-shipment quantity
- Packaging format your intake system can receive and handle
- Documentation and feed-labelling statements required per shipment
- Delivery province or port of discharge
- Anhydrous or hydrochloride form
- Declared betaine content required
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of betaine anhydrous+
Betaine is a methyl donor and organic osmolyte used in animal nutrition. The anhydrous form is chosen where the chloride ion of the hydrochloride would disturb the dietary electrolyte balance or where a non-acidic material is preferred for premix compatibility.
Anhydrous or hydrochloride+
Both forms are listed here. The anhydrous form avoids adding chloride and is neutral in premix; the hydrochloride is acidic and contributes chloride. They deliver different betaine content per kilogram, so inclusion rates cannot simply be carried across.
Premix compatibility+
Betaine anhydrous is hygroscopic and interacts with premix moisture. Describe the premix composition and storage conditions so the supplier can advise on grade selection and packaging.
Documentation and specification+
Feed grade material is quoted against the specification your mill or premix formulation requires. Allzone confirms grade, physical form, carrier and any coating with the supplier before quoting, and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference from betaine HCl?+
Anhydrous betaine contributes no chloride and is not acidic; the hydrochloride is. Betaine content per kilogram also differs, so inclusion must be recalculated.
Is a natural or synthetic source available?+
Both production routes exist. The source for the quoted material is confirmed in supplier documentation.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
Can I request a technical data sheet?+
Yes — the supplier technical data sheet and safety data sheet are shared for the exact grade quoted.
Can you deliver to feed mills across Canada?+
Yes. LTL and FTL freight is arranged across Ontario, Quebec and Western Canada, with container-direct supply for repeat volumes.
Technical knowledge for Betaine Anhydrous Feed Grade Supplier — Canada
Engineering and purchasing guidance written for this material — understand it, apply it, compare options, specify a grade, and fix production problems.
Foundation Articles
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Need a quote on Betaine Anhydrous?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.