D12450K Research diet 2.5HS

Research Diets

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  • 10 kcal% fat purified low-fat control with no added sucrose
  • Carbohydrate from corn starch and maltodextrin 10 only
  • Useful when sucrose or simple sugars are the experimental variable

FAQ - D12450K Research diet 2.5HS

What sets D12450K apart from the other 10 kcal% fat controls?

D12450K contains no added sucrose. ~Carbohydrate is supplied entirely by corn starch and maltodextrin 10, while D12450B, D12450H and D12450J each contain different sucrose levels.

When is D12450K typically chosen?

When the protocol requires a sucrose-free low-fat control, for example to isolate sucrose effects or to extend the comparison set across the DIO control series.

Which species is D12450K intended for?

D12450K is formulated for laboratory rats and mice in metabolic and DIO research.

Product Instructions

Feed ad libitum according to facility guidelines and study protocol.

D12450K is a purified low-fat control diet from Research Diets in which sucrose has been removed and the carbohydrate fraction is supplied by corn starch and maltodextrin only. The diet provides 10 kcal% fat, 20 kcal% protein and 70 kcal% carbohydrate, with an energy density of 3.85 kcal/g. D12450K extends the Research Diets DIO (Diet-Induced Obesity) series with a sucrose-free low-fat reference option.

Formulation

  • Casein-based purified formula with defined ingredients.
  • Carbohydrate fraction from corn starch and maltodextrin 10; no added sucrose.
  • Fat fraction from soybean oil and lard.
  • Maltodextrin is used in part to support pellet quality in a high corn starch formulation.

Use as a sucrose-free control

D12450K is selected when the study design requires a low-fat control free from added sucrose, for example when sucrose, fructose or simple sugars are the experimental variable, or when comparison against sucrose-matched controls (D12450H, D12450J) and the high-sucrose D12450B is part of the design.

Standard delivery is in cases of 12.5 kg, divided into 2.5 kg heat sealed foil bags. The diet can be modified on request and is also available irradiated. Contact our specialists for advice at researchdiets@brogaarden.eu.

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