Keeping moulds out of food and animal feed with propionic acid

The EU hygiene directive in force since January 2006 also applies to animal feed, requiring it to be in perfect condition. Animal feed products have to be free of mould and have a long storage life. Propionic acid is the ideal animal feed preservative. It is also an important element in the production of vitamin E. BASF has a long experience with propionic acid and Vanessa Holzhäuzer elaborates on the versatility of the acid. By Vanessa Holzhäuser, BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany As everyo