Thermostable Phytase effectively hydrolyzes the phytic acid (Phytate) present in grains and seeds, releasing the phosphorus that is bound (orthophosphate), an essential nutrient for reproduction, ATP formation, and bone formation in diets, primarily, of monogastrics (swine and poultry). However, thermostable Phytase can also be used in high producing dairy cattle.

Since phytate is an antinutrient, as it travels through the GI tract, the oxygen present will increase its negative charge and will chelate with proteins, amino acids and minerals (P; Ca; Fe; Zn) making them unavailable to the animal. Phytase will neutralize this negative effect.

By liberating the phosphorus present in the phytate, the need of additional inorganic phosphorus in the diet will be less, thus, lowering the cost of the diet and reducing the environmental footprint.