Yellow dextrin is not a plant extract, but a water-soluble polysaccharide made from starch by heating or acid hydrolysis. Its core function as a feed additive is to enhance feed characteristics and improve animal absorption efficiency.

Its critical value in feed includes:

- Binder: Enhances the hardness of granulated feed, reducing transportation losses and dust waste during animal consumption.

Energy Supplement: Easily digestible by animals, providing a convenient energy source for young or weak ones.

Carrier/Coating Agent: Serves as a carrier for trace elements and other ingredients, or coats irritant materials to reduce palatability impact.