Feed

The use of gallotannins in feed formulations for poultry and pigs can enhance growth and fattening rates with or without reduced use of antibiotic. Gallotannins have beneficial properties in the combat against ETEC (Enterotoxicogenic E.coli) induced diarrhoea in piglets.

In pet food, tannic acid is an all natural alternative for synthetic anti-oxidants such as BHA, BHT, TBHQ or ethoxyquine.

The OmniVin range has applications as radical scavenger and flavouring ingredient in animal nutrition.