Enhance phosphorus utilization AveMix® P5000 is a naturally stable and highly effective 6-phytase. It breaks down indigestible phytate (phytic acid) to dietary phosphorus. As phytate is present in all vegetable raw materials, AveMix® P5000 is beneficial for all feedstuffs . By adding AveMix® P5000, the amount of inorganic phosphorus in the feed can be reduced. This decreases feed costs, whilst also resulting in lower phosphorous emissions in manure . Within plant cells, phytate is bound to cations (such as calcium, magnesium, sodium) and amino acids. By degrading the phytate, as well as releasing digestible phosphorus, AveMix® P5000 also makes calcium and other nutrients more available . AveMix® P5000 remains stable at high temperatures (up to 90°C) due to its specific molecular coating. AveMix® P5000 is also active over a broad pH-range. This means it acts in the small intestine as well as in the stomach where the phytate is mainly accessible .