Tributyrin — Feed Grade Butyrate Source
Allzone Trading supplies feed grade tributyrin to feed mills and premix producers in Ontario, Quebec and across Canada. Declared tributyrin content, carrier and physical form differ between products and are confirmed against supplier documentation at quotation.
At a glance
- Product
- Tributyrin
- Grades
- Feed Grade Butyrate Source
- Typical applications
- Nursery and weaning swine diets · Broiler gut integrity programmes · 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 Butyrate Source
Specification confirmed against supplier technical data sheet at quotation.
Typical applications
- Nursery and weaning swine diets
- Broiler gut integrity programmes
- Aquaculture feed
- Functional 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
Tributyrin (feed grade) — identifiers and the names buyers use
- CAS
- 60-01-5
- Typical declared content
- ≥ 95% tributyrin, or a stated dilution on carrier
- Chemical name
- Glyceryl tributyrate
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
Tributyrin (feed grade) — what it is, where it is used, how it is chosen
Tributyrin is the glyceride form of butyrate, valued because it is effectively odourless and is presented either as a liquid or as a carrier-based powder. Canadian buyers are the same Ontario and Quebec poultry and swine gut-health programmes that use butyrate salts, plus aquafeed and pet food formulators who cannot tolerate the odour of the salts. The declared tributyrin content and the carrier are the whole specification.
Primary uses
- Butyrate supplementation where odour must be avoided
- Gut health programmes in poultry, swine and aquafeed
- Pet food and specialty diet applications
Applications
- Broiler and piglet feeds
- Aquafeed and pet food manufacture
- Premix and performance-pack blending
Advantages
- Effectively odourless compared with butyrate salts
- Available as liquid or carrier-based powder
- Delivers butyrate without a sodium or calcium contribution
Limitations to consider
- Carrier-based powders vary widely in declared active content
- Liquid grades require appropriate dosing and storage equipment
- Higher cost per unit of butyrate than the salts
How to choose the right grade
- Compare on declared tributyrin content and the butyrate it represents
- Choose liquid or powder based on mill dosing capability
- Confirm carrier identity for powder grades
- 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
- Tributyrin liquid ≥ 95%
- Tributyrin powder on silica or vegetable carrier
Comparable materials — how Tributyrin (feed grade) sits against alternatives
- Coated sodium or calcium butyrate where odour is manageable
- Alternate carrier dilution of the same active
Comparable-material reference. Grade selection is confirmed at RFQ against your process.
Procurement coverage
How to specify, order and receive Tributyrin (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
- Liquid or carrier powder and declared tributyrin
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.
- Drum for smaller and trial volumes
- IBC tote for regular mill draw
- Bulk tanker where the receiving plant has compatible storage and dosing
- 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.
- Technical data sheet (TDS) for the concentration offered
- Safety data sheet (SDS) with the transport classification for the concentration
- 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 tributyrin-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
- Liquid or powder presentation
- Declared tributyrin content
Technical & procurement detail
Functional role of tributyrin in feed+
Tributyrin is a triglyceride of butyric acid that passes the stomach intact and releases butyrate only when pancreatic lipase acts on it in the small intestine. That delivery route is the reason it reaches the intestinal epithelium where salt forms are largely absorbed or neutralised earlier.
Specifying the grade+
Compare products on declared butyrate-equivalent content rather than on product weight, and confirm whether the material is dosed as a liquid or as a carrier powder in your process. State the point of addition and whether the product must survive pelleting.
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
How does tributyrin differ from sodium butyrate?+
Tributyrin releases butyrate through lipase digestion further down the tract, while salt forms act earlier; they 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 Tributyrin 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
Application Guides
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Need a quote on Tributyrin?
Request pricing, TDS/SDS and available documentation. We usually acknowledge enquiries within one business day; samples are subject to supplier availability and product classification.