Application · Animal feed
Sepiolite for animal feed
Anker Mining Co. supplies natural and industrial sepiolite used in compound feed and pellet applications. As a Turkish sepiolite producer and exporter, we serve feed manufacturers, premix companies and distributors across Europe and beyond — directly from our own reserves.
Overview
Sepiolite as a functional mineral in feed.
Sepiolite is a fibrous, hydrated magnesium silicate clay mineral with an exceptionally high surface area and a porous, absorbent structure. In the feed industry it is used as a functional mineral — for example as a technological additive such as an anti-caking agent and pellet binder — rather than as a nutritional ingredient.
We supply the mineral in the grades and forms feed manufacturers request. How sepiolite is incorporated into a finished feed, and at what inclusion level, is determined by the manufacturer according to their formulation and the regulations that apply in their market.
Why sepiolite
Why sepiolite is used in feed applications.
The reasons buyers select sepiolite for feed applications come down to its physical structure. The points below describe how the mineral behaves technologically — they are not claims about animal health, nutrition or performance.
Anti-caking behaviour
Its absorbent structure helps compound feed and premixes stay free-flowing during storage and handling.
Pellet binding
Sepiolite is used as a binder that can contribute to pellet cohesion and consistency during production.
Moisture handling
A high surface area lets it absorb and hold moisture, which helps manage moisture in a feed mix.
Stable, inert mineral
It is a naturally occurring, thermally stable mineral that behaves consistently across production batches.
Relevant properties
Properties relevant to feed processing.
These are general, qualitative characteristics of sepiolite as a mineral. Exact figures depend on the grade and are shared per confirmed grade on request — we do not publish blanket specification values.
- Mineral type
- Fibrous, hydrated magnesium silicate clay.
- High surface area
- A large internal surface area drives its absorbency.
- Porous structure
- A porous framework absorbs and retains liquids.
- Thermal stability
- Behaves consistently under typical processing conditions.
- Naturally sourced
- Mined and mechanically processed without aggressive chemical treatment.
- Binding capacity
- Its structure supports its use as a binder in pelleted feed.
Typical applications
Typical feed applications.
Sepiolite is used across a range of compound feed and premix operations. The list below reflects common industry uses of the mineral; the buyer determines suitability for each specific product.
Compound feed
As a technological additive in compound feed for livestock.
Pelleted feed
As a pellet binder supporting durability during pelleting.
Premixes
As a carrier and anti-caking mineral in premix production.
Poultry & cattle feed
Used by manufacturers formulating poultry and cattle compound feed.
Product forms
Product forms for feed applications.
We supply sepiolite for feed applications in the forms below. Target particle size within each form is agreed against your specification; we confirm what we can produce before an order.
Granular
Free-flowing granular grades for carriers and premix use.
Micronized / powder
Finer powder grades where a smaller particle size is required.
Natural & industrial
Both natural and industrial sepiolite, selected to suit the application.
Packaging is available in 25 kg bags, big bags or loose bulk. Specific particle-size ranges are confirmed per grade rather than published as fixed values.
See products & gradesB2B supply
B2B supply information.
Who we supply
Feed manufacturers, premix producers and distributors — B2B only.
Direct from the mine
Material comes from our own licensed reserves in Türkiye, not resold stock.
Packaging
25 kg bags, big bags or loose bulk to suit your operation.
Export & logistics
Container shipping to European and international ports, with export documentation handled.
Technical documentation
For a confirmed grade we can provide the relevant technical details and, where available, a certificate of analysis, along with the export documentation your shipment requires. Because feed regulations differ between markets, we do not publish generic compliance or specification claims: suitability and regulatory compliance for a specific feed application must be assessed by the buyer according to their intended use and the regulations that apply in their country.
About sepioliteAnker Mining Co. supplies natural and industrial sepiolite as a raw material. This page describes how sepiolite is used in this application and does not imply that we manufacture the finished consumer or industrial products described.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
- What is sepiolite used for in animal feed?
- Sepiolite is used as a functional mineral in feed — commonly as a technological additive such as an anti-caking agent, a carrier in premixes and a binder in pelleted feed. It is used for these technological functions rather than as a nutritional ingredient.
- Which feed types is it used in?
- Manufacturers use sepiolite across compound feed, pelleted feed and premixes, including poultry and cattle feed. The buyer determines suitability and inclusion for each specific product.
- What forms and particle sizes are available?
- We supply natural and industrial sepiolite in granular and micronized (powder) forms. Target particle size is agreed per order against your specification rather than published as fixed values.
- Is your sepiolite approved for feed use in the EU?
- We do not make regulatory approval claims. Feed regulations differ between markets, so suitability and regulatory compliance for a specific feed application must be evaluated by the buyer according to their intended use and the regulations that apply in their country. We can provide the technical documentation you need to carry out that assessment.
- Where is the sepiolite sourced from?
- All of our sepiolite comes from our own licensed reserves in the Eskişehir region of Türkiye, one of the world’s most significant sources of the mineral. We mine and process it ourselves, so material is traceable to a single origin.
- Do you supply feed-grade sepiolite to Europe?
- Yes. We are a Turkish exporter supplying B2B buyers internationally, including across Europe. Bulk and packaged sepiolite is shipped in containers from Türkiye to your destination port, with export documentation coordinated on our side.
- What is the minimum order and how do I request a quote?
- Order quantities are agreed case by case. Contact us with your application, target grade or specification, volume and destination port, and our export team will confirm what we can supply and prepare a quotation.
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Learn more about our sepiolite.
Request a sepiolite quotation for feed
Tell us your application, target grade or specification, volume and destination port. Our export team will confirm what we can supply and prepare a quotation.