Lactoferrin.

Did you know that lactoferrin, a protein isolated from whey, has gone from being researched only in infant nutrition to being used in very different sectors?

In nutraceuticals and food, bovine lactoferrin has been an authorized novel food in the European Union since 2012, with defined uses in infant formulas, beverages and foods for sportspeople, among others.

In cosmetics, it appears in the INCI list as Lactoferrin (or Apo-lactoferrin in its iron-free form, CosIng ref. 83133), with an antioxidant and skin barrier-strengthening function in skin care formulas.

In animal nutrition, it has been studied as a supplement in calves and piglets: the literature describes improvements in growth and immune response, and a lower incidence of diarrhea in the first days of the animal's life.

The technical detail to check before buying: the grade of the product (food, cosmetic or feed) and the level of iron saturation are not interchangeable, and they determine both the permitted use and the documentation that has to be submitted.

Same protein, three sectors, one question before buying: which grade and which technical specification does the final use require?

Are you working with lactoferrin or considering it for a development? Let's talk about which grade fits your sector. We supply it.

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