L-Lysine HCl (Feed Grade) · Essential Amino Acid for Poultry, Swine & Aquaculture

Key characteristics

• Identity: L-Lysine Hydrochloride (L-lysine HCl), feed grade.
• Nutritional role: essential amino acid; commonly limiting in grain/soy diets, especially in swine and poultry.
• Typical production: commonly produced by fermentation and recovery (process depends on producer).
• Form: granules or powder; designed for good flowability and mix uniformity in feed manufacturing.
• Solubility: soluble in water; disperses in liquid premixes; primarily used in dry feed blends.
• Function in feed formulation:
  • Balances amino acid profile (“ideal protein” concepts),
  • Supports improved protein utilization and feed efficiency,
  • Helps reduce the need for high-cost protein ingredients by supplementing limiting amino acids.
• Handling: hygroscopicity and flow properties depend on grade—store properly to maintain free-flowing performance.

Atlas supports feed customers with grade selection, COA review and practical handling guidance for premixes and compound feeds.

Indicative specification points

Feed-grade lysine specifications vary by producer and standard. Typical parameters include:

• L-Lysine HCl content / assay: defined minimum content (commonly expressed as lysine HCl and/or lysine base equivalence).
• Appearance: free-flowing granules or powder; colour range defined by grade.
• Moisture: controlled to support flowability and storage stability.
• pH (solution): specified range at defined concentration (quality control parameter).
• Residue on ignition / ash: controlled according to specification.
• Heavy metals & contaminants: controlled to meet feed safety requirements and customer specifications.
• Particle size distribution: designed for uniform mixing in premixes and compound feeds.

Each shipment is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a technical specification sheet. Additional documentation (origin, GMO status where applicable, traceability statements, feed safety and quality certificates) can be provided depending on producer and destination market requirements.

Poultry feed (broilers, layers, breeders)

• Broiler diets – supports amino acid balance to maintain growth and feed conversion targets.
• Layer and breeder diets – helps optimize amino acid profiles for production and body condition management.
• Used in premixes and compound feeds – typically dosed through premix for accuracy and uniformity.

Swine feed

• Starter, grower and finisher diets – lysine is commonly limiting; supplementation supports efficient protein utilization.
• Sow diets – used to balance amino acids depending on production stage and diet formulation approach.

Aquaculture feed

• Fish and shrimp feeds – supports balanced amino acid profiles in diets using plant-based raw materials.
• Often used alongside methionine and threonine supplementation for complete amino acid balancing.

Premixes, concentrates & integrator programs

• Premix manufacturing – granule/powder grades support uniform blending and dosing accuracy.
• Concentrates and integrator feeds – enables flexible raw material strategy and consistent nutritional targets.
• Mineral/vitamin compatibility – generally compatible; confirm with premix design and storage conditions.

Formulation guidance

• Inclusion rates should be defined by qualified nutritionists based on species, stage, ingredient matrix and target performance.
• Account for lysine base equivalence when comparing different lysine sources and labeling requirements.
• Ensure good mixing and segregation control in premix and compound feed production.
• Confirm compliance with feed additive regulations, registrations, labeling rules and import requirements in each destination market.

Quality & documentation

• Supplied as feed-grade L-lysine HCl with agreed specification for assay, moisture and key impurities.
• Each batch is delivered with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and product specification sheet.
• Additional documentation can include origin statements, traceability declarations, feed safety statements and producer certifications (availability depends on producer and market requirements).
• Production sites typically operate under recognised quality and feed/food safety systems (e.g., GMP+, ISO-based systems or equivalent) where applicable.
• Customers remain responsible for compliance with local feed additive registrations, labelling, and maximum use level requirements.

Packaging, storage & logistics

• Standard packaging: multiwall paper bags with inner liner or woven PP bags (typical feed trade formats); jumbo bags may be available on request.
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly closed original packaging to prevent moisture uptake and caking.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to high humidity and strong odours; follow FIFO to maintain flow and quality.
• Shelf life is defined on the specification and COA; customers should verify flowability and mixing performance during storage.
• Shipments can be arranged under FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed Incoterms, with export documentation coordinated from Ankara.

To receive a tailored offer, please share your target species (poultry, swine, aquaculture), annual volume, preferred packaging (25 kg bags, 1,000 kg big bags, etc.), quality/documentation requirements and destination markets. Our team will recommend suitable feed-grade L-lysine HCl and complementary amino acid options for your formulation program.