Expansion technology can benefit the animal through enhanced digestibility and better utilization of supplied nutrients. Expansion is a mechanical process using an Annular Gap Expander that applies precise pressure, temperature, and steam (hydrothermal treatment) to mixed feed.

Advantages of Expansion:

• Typically lower feeding rates than traditional feeds.
• Better hygienic treatment when compared to “conventionally processed” feeds; reducing the potential for harmful mold, salmonella and other bacteria.
• Enhances carbohydrate digestibility.
• Alters protein ingredients making them more available for enzymatic digestion.
• Less damage to sensitive components, such as vitamins.
• Adds to the improvement of pellet quality.
• Increased pellet durability of higher fat formulas.
• Does NOT damage sensitive components such as vitamins.
• Allows for higher inclusions of fats and liquids
• Green technology – lowers energy required for pelleting of feed.
• Safely enhances carbohydrate digestibility. Rupture of starch granules produces gelatinization of the starch structure. The improved starch digestion in the small intestine causes increased glucose availability in the small intestine.
• Favorably alters pre-ileal starch digestibility.