Amino-acids
Lysine HCL
There is a chance that prices will stabilize in mid-February and there will be more demand for lysine. At the moment there is a problem with availability of AJ lysine on the market.
European producers of high quality lysine are having difficulty fullfilling contracts because the demand is rising, together with prices for calf milk replacers producers.
Di-calcium phosphate (DCP)
Dicalcium phosphate is trading at record high levels, more than double what it was six months ago.
Prices of Chinese feed additives such as DCP imported into Japan continue to rise in the new year and some buyers have begun looking for cheaper substitutes. Traders are closely monitoring the market.
Vitamins
Choline chloride
Choline chloride prices are holding steady as major Chinese producers maintain high bid prices. While China is still locked due to covid, there are less vessels and arranging shipments to smaller ports is difficult. There are many uncertainties regarding the behaviour of foreign governments in relation to the Omicron variant.
Moreover, it is also generally noted that products from China are cheaper for the African market than for Europe.
Others
Xanthan gum
There is still a problem with access to xanthan gum because of testing for ETO (chemical component that contaminates the product).
There is hardly any product on the market that is not contaminated. The problem has not gone away and is probably not going to go any time soon.
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Aspects techniques
Le Amidon de Blé Natif produit se présente sous la forme d’une poudre blanche, fine, d’odeur et de goût neutres. L’Amidon de Blé Natif est caractérisé par des propriétés d’émulsification, de rétention d’eau et de trouble. Il est insoluble dans les liquides froids et l’alcool. Ses qualités boulangères permettent d’améliorer l’onctuosité et la crémosité des produits. L’Amidon de Blé Natif améliore également la texture et épaissit le produit.
Application
L’Amidon de Blé Natif est largement utilisé dans les produits alimentaires tels que les confiseries, les desserts, les produits de boulangerie et les snacks, ainsi que les plats préparés, les flans, les soupes sèches et les prémélanges de sauces. C’est un ingrédient des mélanges de pâte à frire et de panure, des produits laitiers tels que le fromage, des produits de la mer et des boissons alcoolisées. Amidon de Blé Natif est utilisé par l’industrie papetière.
