Pectin - Feed Ingredient

Pectin is a soluble dietary fiber found naturally in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables, particularly in high concentrations in citrus peels and apple pomace. It is a complex polysaccharide composed mainly of galacturonic acid units. Commercial pectin used in feed applications is typically extracted from citrus peels or apple residues through a process involving acid extraction, filtration, and precipitation.

In equine nutrition, pectin is valued for its functional role in the digestive system rather than for its nutrient content. It can aid in moderating the rate of digestion, binding water, and forming a gel-like substance in the gut, which may help support gastric mucosa and manage conditions related to gastric acidity. Its water-holding capacity and gelling properties can also contribute to feed texture and palatability.

The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Pectin as an ingredient.

Feed Name	Brand	ID	Availability	Format	Protein	Fat	ADF	NDF	NSC	DE	Lysine	Calcium	Phosphorus	Magnesium	Potassium	Sodium	Chloride	Iron	Zinc	Copper	Selenium	Biotin	Vitamin E
Acid Ease	Equine Premium	529576		Powdered	20%	2.2%	17.88%	49.31%	--	1.47 mcal/kg	0%	8.8%	--	--	--	0.11%	--	--	--	--	--	--	140 KIU
Acid Ease	Protexin Equine	1232458		--	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	14.65%	0.51%	--	--	0.3%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
EquineSaver	Figuerola Laboratories	1044889	--	--	18.2%	27.3%	20%	30%	--	4.45 mcal/kg	22.2%	0.1%	--	0.3%	0.3%	32.3%	51.5 ppm	--	712 ppm	71.2 ppm	0.7 ppm	356.3 ppm	14252.1 KIU
Gastri - Kalm	Equestrizone	529849		Powdered	8.9%	7.4%	7.01%	19.34%	--	1.32 mcal/kg	--	13.9%	0.11%	9.39%	--	0.22%	9.3 ppm	--	--	--	--	--	--
Gut Bind	Equine Premium	529577		Paste	2.2%	55.6%	1.38%	3.79%	--	6.55 mcal/kg	0%	--	--	--	--	0.11%	--	--	--	--	--	--	140 KIU
Hedgerow Pronto Paste	BioStar	647538		Paste	2.56%	3.84%	3.84%	7.6%	--	3.72 mcal/kg	--	--	0.42%	0.13%	0.46%	2.04%	--	196 ppm	6.8 ppm	2.6 ppm	--	--	--
Kaolin Pectin	Durvet	430546		Liquid	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Optimum GI	BioStar	646790		Powdered	32.9%	8.02%	10.06%	27.7%	14.4%	3.66 mcal/kg	4.8%	1.15%	0.95%	0.62%	0.01%	3.28%	--	717 ppm	0.4 ppm	30200 ppm	309 ppm	--	--
Pectigus ADVANCED	Hestevard	1015154	--	Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Pectigus Balancer Maintenance Diet	Hestevard	1015476	--	Pelleted	19.4%	10.6%	--	--	8.9%	2.33 mcal/kg	0.7%	7.4%	0.4%	--	--	0.56%	--	55.6 ppm	344.4 ppm	111.1 ppm	1.1 ppm	1.3 ppm	1307.9 KIU
Pillease Wafer	MAJESTY'S	469242		--	7.06%	11.76%	11%	30.34%	--	3.81 mcal/kg	16.5%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Power +	Pivotal	1038952	--	Powdered	100%	--	--	--	--	3.34 mcal/kg	21.8%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Profix +BIND	Hestevard	1015186	--	Powdered	34.3%	3.7%	3.6%	11.6%	--	3.47 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	0%	--	--	--	--	--	--	3232.3 KIU
Protek GI	Kelato	1016250	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1.34%	--	1.41%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
SmartCombo Senior Ultra	SmartPak	401634		Pelleted	9%	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	20.58%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3703.7 ppm	925.93 ppm	--	324.07 ppm	--
SmartCombo Ultra Pellets	SmartPak	971620	--	Pelleted	31.6%	10%	--	--	--	0.99 mcal/kg	5.55%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3508.77 ppm	877.19 ppm	--	307.02 ppm	--
SmartDigest Ultra Pellets	SmartPak	600188		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
SmartDigest Ultra Powder	SmartPak	600201		Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
SmartGut Ultra Pellets	SmartPak	596675		Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	6.31%	--	6.31%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Starting Gate Granules	SBS Equine	1058657	--	Granular	0%	58.9%	--	--	4.4%	7.48 mcal/kg	--	0.8%	3.8%	--	1.3%	0.03%	--	33.3 ppm	--	--	--	--	--
Total Control	Finish Line	430519		--	0%	--	--	0%	--	0 mcal/kg	0%	0.03%	--	--	6.31%	7.58%	17.68 ppm	7978.67 ppm	15.25 ppm	--	--	200 ppm	1333.33 KIU
Tuffoal	TRM	529984		Liquid	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	0%	0.43%	--	--	2.66%	2.13%	2.9 ppm	--	--	--	--	--	--
U-7 Gastric Aid	Finish Line Horse Products	888967	--	Powdered	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
ULS-Gard Pellets	Equine America	1004410	--	Pelleted	--	--	--	--	--	0 mcal/kg	--	5.26%	--	0.42%	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--

Feeds, Supplements & Products

Acid Ease (Equine Premium)

Gut Health

Hindgut

Metabolism

Nutrients

Acid Ease from Equine Premium is meant to support the gut lining, digestive health, and digestive efficiency. It contains calcium carbonate which is meant to act as an acid buffer in the stomach.

Acid Ease (Protexin Equine)

Gut Health

Health

Hindgut

Probiotic

Acid Ease by Protexin Equine is a powdered gut supplement designed for all working classes of horses. It is formulated with calcium carbonate, pre-, pro, and postbiotics, and L-theronine.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Gut Supplement

EquineSaver (Figuerola Laboratories)

Health

Herb

Organic Trace Minerals

Vitamins

EquineSaver by Figuerola Laboratories is a supplement that contains over 300 nutrients and is intended to support overall health in all horse types.

Vitamin Supplements Feed Additives Supplement

Gastri-Kalm (Equestrizone)

Digestion

Gut Health

Hindgut

Ingredient

Gastri - Kalm from Equestrizone helps to maintain healthy gastrointestinal function and aids natural healing after ulcers have been treated. It contains antacids to help soothe horses' stomachs.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement

Gut Bind (Equine Premium)

Gut Health

Hindgut

Nutrients

Yeast

Gut Bind from Equine Premium is intended for all horses and ponies at all levels of work. This supplement contains yeast which is meant to support overall gut health.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement

Hedgerow Pronto Paste (BioStar)

Gut Health

Health

Hindgut

Immunity

Hedgerow Pronto Paste from BioStar is a paste intended to provide gut support to horses. Hedgerow Pronto Paste contains reed sedge peat, fennel and peppermint intended to provide digestive support.

Gut Supplement

Kaolin Pectin (Durvet)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Hindgut

Kaolin Pectin from Durvet is a liquid intended for use as an anti-diarrheal agent in cows, horses, dogs, and cats. It combines kaolin - a clay mineral - and pectin - a naturally-occurring starch in fruit and vegetables.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Gut Supplement

Optimum GI (BioStar)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Immunity

Optimum GI from BioStar is a powdered gut health supplement. Optimum GI contains vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and fatty acids intended to support whole horse health. This supplement is intended to support normal digestive function.

Gut Supplement

Pectigus ADVANCED (Hestevard)

Competition Horses

Digestion

Gut Health

Recovery

Pectigus ADVANCED by Hestevard is a pelleted supplement intended to support gut function and health in horses requiring regular maintenance, and horses during intense training, competition, or recovery.

Gut Supplement

Pectigus Balancer Maintenace Diet (Hestevard)

Gut Health

Health

Low NSC Feeds

Probiotic

Pectigus Balancer Maintenance Diet by Hestevard is a pelleted feed intended to support gut function and overall health in all horses and ponies.

Complete Feeds Oats

Pillease Wafer (Majesty’s)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Nutrients

Pillease is a treat intended to make giving your horse pills much easier. The treats contain coconut oil, pectin, and lecithin, which help promote healthy gut function.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Gut Supplement

Power + (Pivotal)

Amino Acid

Competition Horses

Muscle

Performance

Power + By Pivotal is a powdered amino acid and probiotic supplement intended to support overall health in performance horses.

Supplement Amino Acid Supplements

Profix +BIND (Hestevard)

Antioxidant

Digestion

Gut Health

Probiotic

Profix +BIND by Hestevard is a powdered supplement intended to support a healthy digestive system in all horses and ponies.

Gut Supplement

Protek GI (Kelato)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Hindgut

Protek GI by Kelato is a supplement intended to support overall digestive health in horses.

Gut Supplement Supplement

SmartCombo Senior Ultra (SmartPak)

Gut Health

Hoof Health

Joints

Senior

SmartCombo Senior Ultra is a pelleted supplement intended for senior horses containing glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, MSM, biotin, omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, prebiotics, and digestive enzymes.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Minerals Vitamins

SmartCombo Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)

Coat Quality

Hoof Health

Joints

Yeast

This supplement made for horses by SmartPak is meant to support the health of hooves, joints, coat, and digestion. It is pelleted and contains yeast.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Hoof Supplement Joint Supplement Skin & Coat Supplement Yeast Supplements

SmartDigest Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)

Digestion

Health

Hindgut

Nutrition

SmartDigest Ultra Pellets from SmartPak is a pelleted gut health supplement. SmartDigest Ultra Pellets are formulated with probiotics, prebiotics, and Diamond V® yeast culture intended to promote healthy digestive function.

Gut Supplement

SmartDigest Ultra Powder (SmartPak)

Digestion

Gut Health

Health

Nutrition

SmartDigest Ultra Powder from SmartPak is a pelleted gut health supplement. SmartDigest Ultra Powder is formulated with probiotics, prebiotics, and Diamond V® yeast culture intended to promote healthy digestive function.

Gut Supplement

SmartGut Ultra Pellets (SmartPak)

Gut Health

Hindgut

Immunity

Nutrients

SmartGut Ultra Pellets from Smart Pak is a pelleted gut supplement. SmartGut Ultra Pellets are intended for horses with occasional gastric problems. This supplement is formulated with slippery elm intended to soothe the gastrointestinal tract in horses.

Gut Supplement

Starting Gate Granules (SBS Equine)

Digestion

Gut Health

Nutrients

Ulcers

Starting Gate Granules by SBS Equine is a supplement intended to aid nutrient absorption in all horse types.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Supplement Gut Supplement

Total Control (Finish Line)

Electrolyte

Gut Health

Performance

Vitamins

Total Control by Finish Line is a horse supplement containing ingredients to support gut health, joints, hooves, coat quality and red blood cells. It provide electrolytes as well as vitamins and minerals.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements

Tuffoal (TRM)

Digestion

Foal

Growth

Gut Health

Tuffoal from TRM is a liquid supplement which supports normal gut motility in growing and adult horses. Tuffoal contains kaolinitic clay and pectin for gut motility, as well as fructo - oligosaccharides to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract.

Feed Additives Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement

U-7 Gastric Aid (Finish Line Horse Products)

Digestion

Gut Health

Hindgut

Nutrients

This equine supplement from Finish Line Horse Products is meant to support digestive health and the health of the foregut and hindgut.

Gut Supplement

ULS-Gard Pellets (Equine America)

Digestion

Gut Health

Nutrients

Probiotic

ULS-Gard Pellets from Equine America is a stomach and gastrointestinal tract supplement. It is meant to support normal pH, proper function and contains pro- and prebiotics.

Commercial Feeds & Supplements Gut Supplement Probiotics