fossil shell flour for animals
Perma-Guard™ food grade fossil shell flour
100% Pure, Food Grade Fossil Shell Flour Diatomaceous Earth
We are very excited to announce that we are now carrying food grade fossil shell flour diatomaceous earth and our intent is to spread the word on this marvelous natural deposit!
Our Fossil Shell Flour is Pure Freshwater Diatomaceous Earth. It is of the highest quality available, being greater than 99.5% amorphous silica and less than 1/2% crystalline silica. Fossil Shell Flour Diatomaceous Earth is used for internal and external use. The popularity of Diatomaceous Earth is the result of word-of-mouth testimonials from consumers who are very enthusiastic about the results they have experienced.
If you would like to add your success story with Fossil Shell Flour DE we would love to hear from you! Please contact Marcy at marcy@diatomitecanada.com.
Diatomaceous earth (DE) Fossil Shell Flour has been reported in scientific literature to absorb methyl mercury, E. coli, endotoxins, viruses (including poliovirus), organophosphate pesticide residues, drug residues, and protein, perhaps even the proteinaceous toxins produced by some intestinal infections.
The only brand of pure DE currently recommended is from Perma Guard. Perma Guard’s Fossil Shell Flour has been approved by the FDA (as a 2% by dry weight food additive, as an anti-caking agent, or as a grain storage additive).
This page is set up for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or conditions. We receive many success stories from customers who have been using diatomaceous earth in their diet and who are very pleased with the results.
What is "codex", or "food grade diatomaceous earth"?
For D.E. to be called "Codex," it must meet the following requirements:
| Item | Requirement | Perma-Guard™ Results |
| Arsenic (ppm) | not more than 10 ppm | <10 |
| Lead (ppm) | not more than 10 ppm | <10 |
| Non-Siliceous Substance % | not more than 25% on dried basis | 11.0% |
| PH | passes test | 7.3 |
| Loss on Drying % | natural powders not more than 10% | 6.2 |
| Loss on Ignition natural powders | not more than 7% on the dried basis | <7% |
uses:
As a feed additive for livestock, birds, pets, and humans (reported to eliminate parasites, and add 14 trace minerals to the system, reduce odors, remove harmful bacteria from the upper intestinal tract and stop animals from licking holes and chewing fence posts). Also can be used as a soil conditioner.