IFF introduces industry-leading phytase enzyme in the EU

Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health, a business unit of IFF, announced that its industry-leading phytase enzyme, Axtra PHY GOLD, has been authorized for in-feed use in the EU.

"We are delighted that Axtra PHY GOLD has been formally certified as safe and effective for use in swine and poultry diets in this key market," said Hamish Irving, global marketing director for Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health. "It means we can now respond to the needs of producers in the EU with a proven feed solution that not only supports their commercial goals but is at the forefront of more sustainable animal production."

Axtra PHY GOLD is a highly efficacious phytase. It works faster than any competitor's phytase to break down phytate in grains and other commonly used ingredients, which would otherwise interfere with digestion and animal performance. This advanced mode of action improves the release and subsequent uptake of phosphorus, calcium, energy, and amino acids, reducing the antinutritional effects of phytate and delivering greater feed cost savings.

As the industry moves away from the traditional use of inorganic phosphates (IP) due to concerns about environmental impact and fluctuations in price and availability, producers need effective solutions that will not compromise performance or compromise animal welfare. Axtra PHY GOLD has been shown to play a vital role in this shift towards more sustainable nutritional strategies by making the total replacement of inorganic phosphates a viable possibility.

"At Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health, we are committed to innovating to develop better solutions for animal producers," said Irving. "Axtra PHY GOLD is a testament to this commitment and reinforces our leadership in phytase enzymes, bringing a modern, more advanced offering to the global animal nutrition industry."

Danisco Animal Nutrition & Health has over 20 years of leadership in phytase development and production. The company first entered the market in 2001 with a fungal phytase known as Phyzyme, followed by the first commercially available E. coli phytase - Phyzyme XP - in 2003. Since then, it has continued raising the bar regarding formulation technology and results. Most notably, the pioneering thermostability of Phytase XP TPT in 2007, the groundbreaking bioefficiency of Axtra PHY in 2013 and the improved performance of Axtra PHY GOLD in 2020.

Axtra PHY GOLD is available globally in markets including the US, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and most recently in the EU.