November 10, 2009

Eastman introduces new feed grade butyric acid

Eastman Chemical Company has introduced the commercial availability of its new food/feed grade butyric acid product.

Butyric Acid, Food/Feed grade will be produced at Eastman's global headquarters in Kingsport, Tennessee, in accordance to current Good Manufacturing Practices.

The product will also be managed under a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan to ensure food and animal feed safety requirements. 

The US Food and Drug Administration, and governing bodies in the European Community have recognised butyric acid as a safe product for use as a flavouring agent in food and animal feed.