Description
High Calcium, Vitamin Fortified, Antibiotic-Free Hornworm Diet
A high-calcium, vitamin-fortified diet designed to maximize the nutritional value of Manduca sexta larvae (Hornworms) as feeders.
Feeding Guide
As a Gel
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Mix one part powder into 2-2.5 parts water and stir until blended.
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Microwave until it starts to boil, then remove and stir. Alternatively, bring water to a boil on the stove, remove from heat, and stir in powder.
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Let the container cool, or immediately pour into a storage container or mold, and let sit at room temperature until firm.
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The finished gel can be cut into cubes, shredded, or used as a whole slab.
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Whatever is not used immediately should be treated as fresh food and can be stored vented in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.
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Do NOT use more than three parts water, or excessive condensation can occur when used in culture cups.
Ingredients
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Soy Flour, Stabilized Rice Bran, Corn Meal, Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, Cane Molasses, Dried Seaweed Meal, Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Soy Phytosterols, Dried Kelp, Dried Watermelon, Rose Hips, Hibiscus Flower, Marigold Flower, Paprika, Turmeric, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Calcium Propionate, Methylparaben, and Potassium Sorbate (as preservatives).
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Vitamins: • Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Calcium L-Ascorbyl-2-Monophosphate, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex.
Guaranteed Analysis
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Crude Protein min. 20%
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Crude Fat min. 4.5%
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Crude Fiber max. 10%
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Moisture max. 8%
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Ash max. 15%
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Calcium min. 3.5%
Caution
NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION