Mineral Chelation.

Mineral Chelation Technology

Organic trace minerals come in many types and formulations; leading to confusion and misconceptions about chemistry, terminology and methodologies used to determine quality, performance and value.

At Balchem, we strive to keep it simple; binding minerals to the highest-quality plant-protein-derived amino acids, in world-class facilities using a chelation process. True mineral chelation was pioneered within the Balchem family of companies nearly 60 years ago and that expertise continues today in both the human and animal nutrition arenas.

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Chelated Minerals vs. Inorganic Minerals: The Difference is Clear

Decades of research have proven chelated minerals are more bioavailable than inorganic minerals (oxides, sulfates and hydroxychlorides). This superior bioavailability allows for lower mineral concentrations in animal feeds, leading to less excretion into the environment.

Inorganic mineral forms such as oxides, sulfates and hydroxychlorides are cheap but they typically have low bioavailability. This is because inorganic minerals are very reactive with other compounds in their environment and can bind with unabsorbable compounds (antagonists) like oxalates and phytates and pass through the animal unabsorbed and then get excreted.

By definition, a chelate is a chemical compound in which a metal molecule (mineral) and an organic molecule (ligand) are chemically combined. The ligand is a critical component of a chelate that transforms the previously inorganic molecule into an organic mineral form, thus making it more bioavailable to animals.

Products Utilizing Our Mineral Chelation Technology

Your link to superior performance and exceptional value includes Balchem’s line of KeyShure chelated minerals.

Keyshure®