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Glycerin in horse feed question
FLITASTIC
Reg. Jun 2012
Posted 2021-08-30 11:49 PM
Subject: Glycerin in horse feed question



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What does it do!?! I picked up some low NSC triple crown " grass forage" and the only ingredients are orchard grass, Timothy , and glycerin. Don't remember ever seeing it in feed before. Looked online and all I can find is it lubricates the throat. Not sure why it's needed. Is it sugar? Thanks. 

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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2021-08-31 8:51 AM
Subject: RE: Glycerin in horse feed question



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It's considered a sugar alcohol, the way I understand it. Not supposed to affect the metabolism. It's like an artificial sweetener... think Splenda.... or Swerve ... a favorite for keto peeps .. way sweeter then real sugar without the side effect.  

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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2021-08-31 9:45 AM
Subject: RE: Glycerin in horse feed question



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Pretty sure its to slow the spoilage and mold in the feed. 

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FLITASTIC
Reg. Jun 2012
Posted 2021-08-31 10:25 AM
Subject: RE: Glycerin in horse feed question



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want2chase3 - 2021-08-31 6:51 AM


It's considered a sugar alcohol, the way I understand it. Not supposed to affect the metabolism. It's like an artificial sweetener... think Splenda.... or Swerve ... a favorite for keto peeps .. way sweeter then real sugar without the side effect.  


Got it!! I also got to thinking dust control for horses sensitive to dust in Hay. As long as its not a real sugar we are good! 

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