LipidX for pet food
Discover the power of LipidX- a healthy, high-quality, low-footprint fat source.
LipidX is a purified insect fat derived from black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens). It's perfect for both dogs and cats, and can be seamlessly incorporated into various products, including dry food, treats, and functional snacks. For our feathered friends, LipidX transforms suet pellets, blocks, and bird balls into irresistible energy-packed treats. Good for pets, good for the planet!
Five key benefits
LipidX is rich in medium-chain fatty acids: the perfect source of energy for animals. It contains 43% lauric acid which is known for its antimicrobial properties in the digestive tract. Five key benefits make LipidX the smart choice for pet food manufacturers who care about quality, healthy and happy pets, and environmental impact!
Healthy
Great energy source
Highly digestible
Rich in lauric acid (43%)
Low footprint
Pet health and LipidX
Discover new health claims
LipidX is an insect fat made from the larvae of the black soldier fly with a unique fat profile. It's rich in medium-chain fatty acids, a readily and highly digestible source of energy, suitable for all life stages of dogs and cats—including young animals—and wild birds.
The level of medium-chain fatty acids in LipidX can represent a promising option to support the brain health of senior animals. LipidX contains high levels of lauric acid, a fatty acid well-known for its antimicrobial properties, contributing to animal health maintenance.
Thanks to its unique composition it is ideally suited to deliver a tasty range of health benefits and opportunities for pet food manufacturers.
A low-footprint ingredient
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by the German Institute of Food Technologies (Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik, DIL e.V.) confirms that LipidX has a considerably lower environmental footprint compared with common alternatives.
88% less CO2 emissions
compared to coconut oil per kg product
99% less land use
compared to poultry fat per kg product
86% less water use
compared to coconut oil per kg product
Applications
Our innovative ingredient LipidX is transforming pet food, and we're unlocking new applications every day. There's so much more to come – partner with us now to explore and benefit from this exciting new frontier.
Dry food
(Functional) treats
Dry food
(Functional) treats
Bird balls
Suets
Pellets
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Safety and quality
Unleashing the highest quality and standards
Our products meet the highest requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice Plus (GMP+), SecureFeed, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and fully comply with European feed legislation. We don't just meet these benchmarks – we strive to exceed them in our quest for exceptional quality.