Mazuri® Enrichment Gum Arabic

Mazuri® Enrichment Gum Arabic is a dietary enrichment item for non-human primates designed to be made into a solution and used to encourage natural foraging behaviors. Appropriate species include New World primates, lemurs, bush-babies and other primates for which gums are a part of their wild-type diet.

  • Complex mix of polysaccharides and glycoproteins– Replicate wild-type diet components.
  • Provides opportunity for enrichment.

Product Form:  Dry powder

Product Size:  Available by the Kg.

Product Sheet

SKU 1815099

FORMULA NUMBER 5B35

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Every exotic animal deserves the right nutrition

Crude protein not less than
Crude fiber not more than
Moisture not more than
Ash not more than
1.0%
90.0%
12.0%
5.0%


 

Gum arabic, l-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (vitamin C).

NEVER FEED DRY PRODUCT.

  • Mazuri® Enrichment Gum Arabic is designed to be a supplement to a nutritionally complete diet.
  • Mix powder with water to achieve the desired consistency. Do not feed dry powder.
  • Slowly combine by weight 50% room temperature water and 50% Mazuri® dry powder (1 part dry powder: 1 part water). Adjust ratios to desired texture and need.
  • Mixed gum can be provided as an enrichment item by pouring into or painting onto objects from which the animal can lick the gum.
    • Intake of up to 10% prepared Gum Arabic is recommended.
  • Prepared Gum Arabic should be consumed or discarded within 24 hours or stored no longer than 7 days under refrigeration.
  • Always provide plenty of fresh, clean water.
  • Thoroughly wash feed and water bowls on a regular basis. It is always good practice to wash hands thoroughly after feeding and/or handling animals.
  • This diet is not for human consumption.

 

Storage Conditions
Mazuri® Enrichment Gum Arabic has a 1-year shelf life in the dry powder form when stored in a dry environment. For best results, tightly affix lid on canister after removal of desired dosage or store contents of open bags in container with sealing lid. Store in a cool (75⁰F/24⁰C or colder), dry (approximately 50% RH) location free from rodents and insects. Do not feed moldy or insect-infested feed to animals as it may cause illness, performance loss or death. The mixed product should be stored under refrigeration for no longer than 7 days.
 

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