Amino Acids
L-Threonine
Also known as: L-Thr 98.5%
Third-limiting amino acid in swine and poultry after Lys and Met. 98.5% purity crystalline.
Applications by species
broilerslayersswineshrimp
Top global export origins
China Indonesia France United States
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Certifications & quality standards
GMP+ FAMI-QS Halal Kosher
Buyer considerations
Advantages
- Enables further SBM reduction
- Supports intestinal mucin synthesis
Constraints & risks
- Chinese supply dominance
Frequently asked questions
Standard L-Threonine specification?
≥98.5% purity, dust content <5%, free-flowing crystalline.
How does Thr improve gut health?
Mucin (goblet-cell glycoprotein) is ~30% Thr — adequate supply supports intestinal barrier.
Typical price relationship to lysine?
Thr trades at 1.1–1.4× Lys HCl per kg.