Norel & Nature develops mycotoxin binder

Based on the combination of montmorillonite, sepiolite and diatomite, Norel & Nature has developed TOXINOR to reduce the harmful effects of mycotoxins.

Montmorillonite and sepiolite are three-layered clay minerals that can bind mycotoxins between layers and on the surface. These phyllosilicates also undergo a process of purification and activation.

Diatomite is an opaline silica consisting of fossilised remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. The extremely small and porous fossil skeletons act like a sieve and can trap some mycotoxins such as aflatoxins, T-2 toxin and zearalenone.

TOXINOR is stable and active at different pH and temperature levels, and has good efficacy against aflatoxins, ochratoxin A and zearalenone in vitro.

TOXINOR is also effective, but to a lesser extent, against fumonisin B1 and T-2 toxin. In vivo trials in swine and poultry indicate that TOXINOR reduces the impact of aflatoxins, zearalenone, ochratoxins, fumonisins, and trichothecenes.

Besides ensuring optimum growth and productivity of animals, the product also helps to control the hygroscopic degree in feed, allowing a better pellet quality and guaranteeing a longer shelf life of feeds.