NutriCol – 800gr - concentrated fat source for enriching milk replacers

NutriCol is a concentrated fat powder derived from colostrum (colostral fat), with a very high fat content of approximately 73% and an energy value of about 761 kcal per 100 grams. The product is developed for young livestock such as calves, lambs, and piglets, but is also highly suitable for hand-rearing other species – including squirrels. Especially for species with naturally high-fat milk, NutriCol provides a practical way to better match standard milk replacers to natural nutritional needs.

Targeted fat enrichment – without drawbacks

Many milk replacers for kittens or puppies contain relatively low fat levels compared to the milk of species such as squirrels. Simply adding cream or oil often leads to problems such as poor digestibility, fat-water separation, or an imbalanced fatty acid profile.

NutriCol is specifically designed as a stable, easy-to-mix fat source, allowing you to:

• effectively increase energy content
• fine-tune the nutritional composition
• maintain digestibility

Thanks to the small fat globule size, enzymes (lipases) can efficiently break down the fat, resulting in a highly digestible energy source.

Colostral fat: functional fat, not “empty calories”

What sets NutriCol apart from regular fat sources is that it is based on colostrum (first milk). This fat is biologically active and consists of multiple functional components:

• Triglycerides – direct energy source
• Phospholipids – essential for cell membranes and communication
• Cholesterol – required for hormone production and growth
• Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) – stored in fat and available over time
• Bioactive lipids – involved in immune function and cell signaling

This makes NutriCol not just an energy source, but a building block for development.

Support for gut and immune system

Colostral fat plays an active role in early life.

• It stimulates the development of the intestinal mucosal layer, helping to prevent pathogen entry
• It supports antibody (IgG) uptake by providing essential energy
• It contributes to healthy gut flora and intestinal development, especially important in hand-rearing

Fatty acid profile and digestibility

NutriCol contains a broad range of fatty acids, including:

• saturated fatty acids (~47%)
• monounsaturated fatty acids (~19%)
• polyunsaturated fatty acids (~3%)
• small amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

It also contains short- and medium-chain fatty acids (such as butyric and capric acid), which are highly digestible for young animals.

Practical use for squirrels and other species

NutriCol can be added to milk replacers, colostrum substitutes, and custom milk formulas. It is especially suitable when:

• additional energy is required
• growth is lagging
• a species-specific fat level is desired (such as for squirrels)

Due to its high fat content, only a small amount is needed to significantly influence the milk composition.

Ingredients

Colostral fat (bovine), casein, whey

Analytical constituents

Crude fat: 73.6%
Crude protein: 13.3%
Carbohydrates: 11.3%
Lactose: 9.2%
Ash: 1.8%
Moisture: < 4%

Energy: approx. 761 kcal per 100 g

Vitamins and minerals

Vitamins (fat-soluble)
Vitamin A: 3,510 µg/kg
Vitamin D3: 0.88 µg/kg
Vitamin E: 7.93 mg/kg
Vitamin K1: 9.1 µg/kg
Minerals
Phosphorus: 3,000 mg/kg
Calcium: 1,200 mg/kg
Sodium: 3,200 mg/kg
Potassium: 3,300 mg/kg
Magnesium: 200 mg/kg
Selenium: 0.083 mg/kg
Sugars
Lactose: 9.2%
Glucose: < 0.2%
Fructose: < 0.2%
Sucrose: < 0.2%
Maltose: < 0.2%
Galactose: < 0.2%