Applications in Various Industries:
- Agricultural Use: Used as a feed additive for poultry, swine, and other livestock to promote growth and improve feed efficiency.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used as a dietary supplement to support protein synthesis and immune function.
- Food Industry: Used as a nutritional fortifier in fortified foods and beverages.
Where is Lysine HCL Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in trace amounts in certain foods (e.g., meat, dairy) as part of proteins.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the fermentation of carbohydrates using Corynebacterium glutamicum, followed by conversion to the hydrochloride salt.
- Consumer Products: Found in animal feed, dietary supplements, and fortified foods.