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Natural vitamin E replacer and vitamin E alternatives for animal feed 

Vitamin E markets are volatile. When supply tightens and prices spike, feed formulations become harder to manage – and margins are hit fast. That’s why many producers are looking for vitamin E alternatives for animal feed that protect performance without compromising antioxidant support.

Our approach is based on natural polyphenols. Cabanin CSD is a functional feed additive with 9.5% total polyphenols, developed to help maintain oxidative balance and support stable production results – especially when vitamin E supply and pricing are unpredictable.

Functional feed additives 

Vitamin E is often added well above minimum requirements to provide extra antioxidant protection against oxidative stress. When you replace the “extra” part above minimum standards, you can maintain antioxidant coverage and, in many cases, improve key production parameters.

Documented trials show that polyphenol-based solutions can substitute a significant share of vitamin E above minimum standards in complete feed, while supporting feed conversion and overall performance. 

How polyphenols work as vitamin E alternatives 

Polyphenols act as radical scavengers in the digestive tract and can help protect vitamins such as E and C from degradation. Certain metabolites are also absorbed and contribute to antioxidant defence in tissue and circulation.

Beyond antioxidant support, polyphenols are associated with additional benefits that matter in daily production:

  • Support for oxidative balance under stress conditions 
  • Improved feed conversion in documented trials 
  • Support for immune resilience and gut microbiota stability 

Practical replacement strategy 

For new users, a stepwise approach is often the most practical route: 

  • Start with partial replacement of vitamin E above minimum requirements 
  • Monitor performance and oxidative stress indicators where relevant 
  • Adjust replacement level based on your own experience and target outcomes 

This makes vitamin E use more predictable – and can help extend stock during periods of shortage. 

Let’s build a more stable antioxidant strategy.

FAQ – Vitamin E Replacer

Yes – polyphenols can replace part of the vitamin E added above minimum requirements in many feed formulations. As functional feed additives, polyphenols support antioxidant capacity by helping neutralise free radicals and protect nutrients in the feed, which helps maintain performance when vitamin E supply or pricing is unpredictable.

Yes. Cabanin CSD is designed as a natural vitamin E replacer and can substitute vitamin E above minimum requirements, depending on species, diet composition and your target outcomes. A stepwise approach is recommended: start with partial replacement, monitor results, and adjust the level to match your production goals.

Start with partial replacement above minimum requirements and evaluate performance and robustness in your own setup. Replacement level depends on species, feed raw materials and stress level in the production cycle – our specialists can help you set the right strategy.

In principle, yes – but the replacement level should be adjusted to the animal group and feeding programme. We support producers and feed formulators with guidance tailored to pigs, poultry, cattle and other species.