1. Product Description
Yucca Extract is a natural botanical extract processed from dried roots of Yucca schidigera (Mojave Yucca). It is manufactured via water extraction, vacuum concentration and spray-drying technology, presenting as uniform yellow-brown fine powder. The core active constituent is yucca saponins. This plant-sourced additive contains no antibiotics, hormones or harmful residues, fully compliant with feed additive standards for the US market, and famous for ammonia and odor control in animal farming.
2. Technical Specifications
- Active Ingredient: Yucca Saponins
Available grades: 30%, 40%, 60% - Appearance: Yellow brown free-flowing fine powder
- Solubility: Fully soluble in water
- Moisture: ≤8.0%
- Total Ash: ≤10.0%
- Heavy Metals
Lead (Pb) ≤10 ppm
Arsenic (As) ≤2 ppm
Cadmium (Cd) ≤1 ppm
Mercury (Hg) ≤0.1 ppm - Microorganism Index
Total Aerobic Count ≤10,000 CFU/g
E. Coli: Negative
Salmonella: Negative - Package: 25kg fiber drum with inner PE liner
3. Main Functions (Gas Control Core Benefits)
- Bind ammonia and hydrogen sulfide effectively to suppress harmful gas volatilization, greatly reducing unpleasant odor in livestock houses.
- Improve nitrogen utilization rate of feed, cut protein waste and lower feed cost for farmers.
- Reduce respiratory irritation caused by toxic gases, decrease incidence of animal respiratory diseases.
- Regulate intestinal flora of animals, boost digestion and nutrient absorption.
- Natural surfactant property with mild bacteriostatic effect; green and safe for long-term continuous addition.
4. Applications
Animal Feed (Main Market for US Buyers)
- Poultry: Broilers, laying hens, duck & goose feed to control barn ammonia
- Livestock: Pig, beef cattle, dairy cow feed for fattening houses and delivery rooms
- Aquaculture: Fish, shrimp and crab feed to reduce water ammonia nitrogen and improve water quality
- Pet food: Dog & cat food to cut strong odor of excrement
Agricultural Field
Natural adjuvant for foliar pesticides, enhancing spreading and penetration due to saponin surfactant.
Daily Chemicals
Natural foaming agent and mild surfactant for soap, shampoo and eco-friendly cleaning products.