Acidifiers are believed to enhance growth performance via pH reduction in the digestive tract, which improves nutrient digestibility and promotes growth of beneficial bacterial while inhibiting pathogenic bacteria (Jacela et al., 2009a).

What do acidifiers do?

Acidifiers are inorganic chemicals that, put into a human (or other mammalian) body, either produce or become acid. These chemicals increase the level of gastric acid in the stomach when ingested, thus decreasing the stomach pH.

What is the importance of acidifiers in poultry ration?

The acidifiers could be used to favourably manipulate the intestinal microbial populations and improve the immune response, hence perform an activity similar to antibiotics in food animals in countering pathogenic bacteria. Acidifiers also improve the digestibility of nutrients and increase the absorption of minerals.