NZ Extracted Green Lipped Mussel Powder - 20kg bag

Pernatein™ Extracted Green Lipped Mussel Powder is a protein-rich marine ingredient produced in New Zealand from Perna canaliculus. Following CO₂ extraction of non-polar lipids, the resulting fine powder provides a concentrated source of high-quality protein, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), betaine, and minerals — making it an excellent nutritional input for premium pet food formulations.

Benefits

• High Protein Content – Over 50% protein to support muscle maintenance and growth.

• Marine-Derived Nutrition – Naturally contains glycosaminoglycans (≥2%) and betaine (≥1.5%), as well as essential minerals.

• Clean Processing – CO₂ extraction delivers a stable, fine-flowing powder with consistent quality.

• Safe & Compliant – Meets strict heavy metal and microbiological specifications for feed applications.

• Formulation Ready – Neutral aroma and powder format make it suitable for blending into a wide range of pet food products.

Applications

• Nutritional protein enrichment in pet food and treats

• Marine ingredient inclusion for premium positioning

• Complementary blending with other functional or nutritional ingredients

Specifications

• Species: Perna canaliculus (Green Lipped Mussel)

• Origin: New Zealand

• Protein: >50 g/100 g

• Fat: 1.8–4 g/100 g

• Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs): ≥2%

• Betaine: ≥1.5%

• Moisture: <5%

• Appearance: Fine flowing fawn to light brown powder

• Aroma: Characteristic mussel

• Packaging: 20 kg bags

• Shelf Life: Up to 3 years (store cool, dry, sealed)

Notes

This product is intended as a nutritional ingredient for use in animal feeds. The non-polar marine lipids, including compounds associated with joint health benefits, have been removed during extraction. As such, no therapeutic or anti-inflammatory claims should be made for this powder. Compliance with all applicable regulations for finished products remains the responsibility of the manufacturer.

Enhance your formulations with Extracted Green Lipped Mussel Powder — a premium marine protein ingredient from New Zealand.