ALKOSEL® R397 is authorized in Europe for use in all animal species: Lallemand
The authorization of Lallemand’s premium selenium yeast is published in the latest EU Official Journal.
The authorization of ALKOSEL® R397, Lallemand’s organic selenium yeast product based on specific yeast strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R397, has been published today in the Official Journal of the European Union. ALKOSEL® R397 is now authorized in Europe as a nutritional feed additive for all animal species under the number EC N°3b8.11.
ALKOSEL® R397 is made from a specific yeast strain, Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R397, selected for its ability to incorporate large amounts of selenium into selenomethionine, a form readily available for animals. From the selection of the specific yeast strain R397 to the last quality control analysis and packaging, Lallemand controls every step of the whole manufacturing process. Tightly monitored fermentation processes, based on a deep understanding of the yeast metabolism, state-of-the-art equipments, and Lallemand’s life-long expertise in yeast fermentation, are the key to the high quality and batch-to-batch consistency of ALKOSEL® R397, critical for optimal animal performance.
A major concern for feed and premixes manufacturers is to guarantee the traceability and quality of the organic selenium yeast product from the pure feed additive to the complete feed. Lallemand is using validated1 analytical methods to quantify total and organic selenium content in ALKOSEL® R397, in order to standardize its production. The total selenium content in ALKOSEL® R397 is guaranteed to range from 2,000 to 2,400 ppm, of which a minimum of 1,200 ppm is from selenomethionine. A Certificate of Analysis, stating the analytical method used for Total Selenium and Selenomethionine determination, is provided with each batch of ALKOSEL® R397, a guarantee for the customer of its quality and consistency. The complete Total Selenium and Selenomethionine analytical methods are available from Lallemand.
The EC Regulation concerning ALKOSEL® R397 authorization published in the latest Official Journal of the European Union can be viewed on: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/site/en/oj/2007/l_146/l_14620070608en00140016.pdf.
ALKOSEL® R397 is an organic selenium-enriched yeast product (Saccharomyces cerevisiae NCYC R397) providing a natural source of organic selenium for animal feed use. ALKOSEL® R397 contains high levels of selenium as selenomethionine, a form which is highly bioavailable. ALKOSEL® R397 is authorized in Europe as a nutritional feed additive for all animal species (EC N°3b8.11).
About Lallemand
Lallemand, Inc. is a privately owned Canadian company specialised in yeast, bacteria and yeast derivatives, for animal nutrition, baking, winemaking and pharmaceutical industries. Lallemand is the only major supplier of yeast and bacteria that is a primary producer of both.
Lallemand Animal Nutrition is dedicated to the development, production, and marketing of profitable, natural and differentiated solutions for animal nutrition and health. Our core products are live bacteria for probiotics and silage inoculants, specific yeast for probiotics, and high value yeast derivatives.
Lallemand is a major supplier of probiotics and silage inoculants in Europe, North America and Africa. We also have a growing presence in Asia and South America.
1 Evaluation of Methods for Total Selenium Determination in Yeast. Renard N.E.; Tompkins T.A., Biol. Trace Element Res., Volume 88(2), pp. 185-192. August 2002.
