About Crumlet Technology
What is Crumlet™ Technology exactly and why do we use it?
Saving essential natural nutrients
Crumlet Technology allows a milder processing of the feed preserving some nut rients that are destroyed by the higher temperatures and pressures of extrusion. These nutrients can be added in exc ess before extrusion or supplemented by application of nutrients after extrusion to overcome this issue, but we prefer to avoid the lack of control inherent in these processes where we can.
Reducing our carbon footprint
Crumlet Technology results in a denser pellet than is generally produced by extrusion. This allows the use of less packaging material and requires less storage space for the same weight of food. This results in less environmental impact from packaging manufacture and disposal and in easier handling all the way from us to you. The third reason for using Crumlet Technology is that it saves energy compared to extrusion. The Crumlet Technology process uses many times less energy than extrusion of the same amount of feed. This is, again, an environmental concern.
Unique production method for a healthier bird
So Crumlet™ Technology is a unique production method which is beneficial to the birds digestive system. This production method gives an end product which is rich from fibers and structure which are 
essential to a healthy digestion. The use of Crumlet™ Technology in OptiBird® also prevents the absorption of gastric juices in the stomach which leads to a more evenly release of all the nutrients in the food.
essential to a healthy digestion. The use of Crumlet™ Technology in OptiBird® also prevents the absorption of gastric juices in the stomach which leads to a more evenly release of all the nutrients in the food.OptiBird® distinguishes itself with Crumlet™ Technology by the fact that it has been produced at max. 75 Celsius and has not been extruded. The use of a low temperature during production prevents the ingredients from damage or nutrient loss due to excess heating.
Besides this positive effect of low temperature production on the nutrients, we also use much less energy during our Crumlet™ Technology production process compared with other production methods. As said before, in this way we minimize our carbon footprint as well.