DL-Methionine — Feed Grade
Allzone Trading supplies feed grade DL-methionine to feed mills and premix producers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Assay, physical form and bulk density differ between producers and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- DL-Methionine
- Grades
- Feed Grade
- Typical applications
- Broiler, layer and turkey feed · Swine and ruminant diets · Aquaculture feed
- 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
- Broiler, layer and turkey feed
- Swine and ruminant diets
- Aquaculture feed
- Amino acid and vitamin premixes
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
DL-Methionine, feed grade — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 59-51-8
- EC / EINECS
- 200-432-1
- Chemical formula
- C5H11NO2S
- Typical assay basis
- Minimum 99% DL-methionine
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
DL-Methionine, feed grade — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
DL-Methionine is a synthetic sulphur-containing amino acid supplied as a white crystalline powder for feed use. It is the first limiting amino acid in poultry diets and is dosed to balance amino acid supply and reduce crude-protein inclusion in least-cost formulations.
Primary uses
- Balancing methionine supply in broiler, layer and turkey rations
- Reducing crude protein inclusion while holding performance
- Supplying methionine in swine and aquaculture diets
- Formulating vitamin and amino acid premixes
Applications
- Broiler and layer feed
- Turkey and duck feed
- Swine starter and grower diets
- Aquaculture feed
- Concentrated premix manufacture
Advantages
- Allows lower crude-protein diets, which reduces nitrogen excretion
- High and consistent assay compared with protein-meal methionine sources
- Free-flowing crystalline powder suited to premix and mixer accuracy
Limitations to consider
- Not interchangeable by weight with liquid hydroxy analogue (HMTBa) sources — bioefficacy basis differs
- Hygroscopic in humid storage; caking affects mixer accuracy
- Overdosing gives no performance benefit and adds cost
How to choose the right grade
- Confirm you are comparing on a like-for-like methionine activity basis, not product weight
- Confirm the grade is feed grade with the documentation your regulator requires
- Specify particle size for premix homogeneity
Typical grades
- Feed grade, minimum 99% assay
Comparable materials — how DL-Methionine, feed grade sits against alternatives
- Liquid methionine hydroxy analogue (HMTBa) — different handling and activity basis
- MHA-Ca dry — dry hydroxy analogue form
- Rumen-protected methionine — for dairy rations specifically
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive DL-Methionine, 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
- Assay and moisture limits
- Particle size and bulk density for premix mixing
- Species and inclusion rate
- Regulatory documentation required for Canadian feed import
Packaging options (industry-standard)
- Multi-wall bag — the standard feed-additive format
- Jumbo / FIBC bulk bag for feed-mill volumes
- Packaging options and available pack sizes are confirmed with each quotation.
Storage & handling
- Store sealed and dry; avoid humid conditions that cause caking
- Follow standard feed-mill segregation and traceability practice
Documentation available
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the offered grade
- Safety data sheet (SDS) in the format required for Canadian import
- Certificate of analysis (COA) against the confirmed batch
- Documentation is confirmed per batch at quotation; availability depends on the grade and supplier offered.
RFQ checklist for dl-methionine-feed-grade-canada
Include these fields to receive an accurate Canada-landed quotation
- Assay and grade
- Species and inclusion rate
- Volume per shipment and annual volume
- Packaging format your mill can receive
- Documentation required for feed import
- Delivery province
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of dl-methionine in feed+
Methionine is the first limiting amino acid in poultry diets and a sulphur donor used for feather and protein synthesis. Supplementing it allows the formulator to meet the requirement without over-formulating crude protein, which improves both feed conversion and litter condition.
Specifying the grade+
Methionine is offered as the dry DL form and as liquid hydroxy analogue products whose declared activity is not directly interchangeable. Confirm which basis your matrix is built on so the correct product and inclusion rate are quoted.
Documentation and specification+
Feed grade material is quoted against the specification your mill or premix formulation requires. Allzone confirms grade, declared content, physical form and any carrier or coating with the supplier before quoting, and shares the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for the exact material offered.
Frequently asked questions
Is liquid methionine hydroxy analogue equivalent to DL-methionine?+
They are different products with different declared activity and handling requirements, and are quoted as separate specifications.
Is this quoted as feed grade material?+
Yes. Feed grade is quoted as a separate specification from food or technical grade, with its own documentation for the exact material offered.
What packaging is available?+
Packaging is confirmed with the supplier at quotation for the grade and quantity discussed.
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 DL-Methionine 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 DL-Methionine?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.