Sodium Acetate Feed Grade Supplier South Africa

What is Sodium Acetate?

Sodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid (CH₃COONa), a white crystalline powder with a faintly acetic odour. It is approved as a feed additive and food ingredient across all major regulatory markets. In aqueous systems, sodium acetate hydrolyses to provide sodium ions and acetate, contributing mild buffering capacity in the slightly alkaline to neutral pH range. Its mild acetic aroma and flavour profile also provide palatability benefits in pet food formulations.

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Sodium acetate serves multiple functions in animal nutrition. As a weak acid salt, it acts as an acidity regulator and pH buffer in liquid feeds and supplements. In pet food, sodium acetate is used as a flavouring agent, contributing pleasant mild savoury notes that improve palatability in dry and wet formulations. Its antimicrobial efficacy, while less potent than propionic acid, contributes to mild preservation activity against spoilage bacteria and moulds in combination with other preservatives. In silage, acetic acid and its salts contribute to secondary preservation against aerobic deterioration.

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Terracore Chemicals supplies food and feed-grade Sodium Acetate in 25 kg bags from verified manufacturers across South Africa. We provide full analytical documentation, MSDS, and application support for feed mill, pet food, and liquid supplement customers.