Quantum Blue

Introduction  
The Quantum®  Blue phytase product from AB Vista is a feed additive specially optimised to degrade plant-based phytate. The product is authorised for use in the EU in all avian and porcine species.

Manufacturer´s main claims
Unrivalled intrinsic thermostability
More complete phytate destruction
Greater phosphorus release
Increases feed efficiency

Technical specifications of Quantum® Blue (solid and liquid)

EU category
Zootechnical additives

Functional group of additives
Digestibility enhancers

Active substance
6-phytase (EC 3.1.3.26)

Phytase activity in the product
Solid and liquid: 5,000 FTU/g

EU approval, minimum content
Piglets (weaned): 500 FTU/kg feed
Pigs for fattening and sows: 250 FTU/kg feed 
Poultry other than laying birds: 250 FTU/kg feed
Laying birds: 150 FTU/kg feed

End of period of EU authorisation

11 April 2024*
*: Following the provisions of Art. 14 of Reg. (EC) No 1831/2003, an application, in accordance with Article 7, has been submitted

EU code
4a19

Production organism
Trichoderma reesei (CBS 126897)

Donor organism    
Escherichia coli

Product storage stability
According to the manufacturer, loss of activity will be less than 10% within one year if stored at room temperature.

Storage stability in premix and feed
No data

Heat stability
In one study, mash feed supplemented with the product was pelleted at 75, 80, 85 and 90°C. After pelleting, residual phytase activities were found to be 83, 97, 74, 58 and 67% of the initial phytase activity. Another study investigated the effect of pelleting at 65°C, 75°C, 85°C or 95°C. The corresponding residual activities of the product were 99, 78, 38 and 21%, respectively.

Homogeneity
No data

Carrier
Solid product: Wheat flour
Liquid product: Sorbitol, vegetable oil and sodium chloride

Handling
The European Commission states: "For safety: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling."

Manufacturer
AB Vista

List of references

De Jong, J.A.; Woodworth, J.C.; DeRouchey, J.M. & Tokach, M.D. (2015). Stability of four commercial phytase products under increasing conditioning temperatures. Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports. Volume 1, Issue 7 Swine Day, article 26

EFSA (2013). Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of Quantum® Blue (6-phytase) as a feed additive for laying hens and minor laying poultry species. EFSA Journal (2013);11(10):3433

EU (2014). Commission implementing Regulation (EU) No 292/2014 of 21 March 2014 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of 6-phytase produced by Trichoderma reesei (CBS 126897) as a feed additive for poultry, weaned piglets, pigs for fattening and sows (holder of the authorisation ROAL Oy). Official Journal of the European Union. L 87/90-92

Wilkinson, S.J.; Walk, C.L.; Bedford, M.R. & Cowieson, A.J. (2013). Influence of conditioning temperature on the post-pelleting recovery and efficacy of 2 microbial phytases for broiler chicks. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 22:308-313