Betaine, còn được gọi là trimethylglycine, is a naturally occurring compound found abundantly in sugar beets, spinach, and quinoa. It chức năngs as an osmolyte and methyl donor in biological systems. It supports cellular hydration and metabolic processes.
In food sản xuất, Betaine is valued for its flavor-enhancing properties and its ability to improve kết cấu in processed foods. It được sử dụng rộng rãi in the animal dinh dưỡng ngành công nghiệp to support growth hiệu suất and carcass chất lượng. Betaine is có sẵn dạng both anhydrous and hydrated forms to suit different formulation requirements.