To ensure the viability of Levucell^® SC through the pelleting process Lallemand has developed a patented system of micro-encapsulation. The micro-encapsulation process involves coating the dried yeast prills with a specific fatty acid mixture that protects the yeast against the high temperatures and pressures of pelleting. The protective fatty acid coating then solubilizes in the rumen environment to ensure the live yeast cells are metabolically active.

Levucell^® SC is an Active Dry Yeast, which has been proven to have a beneficial “probiotic” effect on ruminal fermentation. This specific strain of live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisae 1077) has been identified for its ability to enhance rumen efficiency, stabilize ruminal pH and ultimately increase animal performance. Saccharomyces cerevisae is a hardy organism, therefore viability is not an issue in mineral premixes and “top dress” products. However, when pelleting feed, there are a number of manufacturing processes that reduce the viability of unprotected active dry yeasts. The resulting viability will be a function of temperature, pressure and time involved in the pelleting process. Lallemand’s new ME process ensures product viability in pelleted feed.

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