SKU: 72-07-5022

DietGel® 76A (w/ Animal Protein)

DietGel® 76A is a nutritionally fortified dietary supplement, combining hydration and nutrition in a single serving. It is formulated with purified ingredients, modeled on the AIN 76A maintenance diet formulation.

Suitable for:

Rats
Mice

Size:

2 oz (56 g) cups

Unit:

Case (96 cups)

Variant

Quantity:

$144.00

Support animal health with DietGel® 76A

DietGel® 76A is a nutritionally fortified dietary supplement designed to combine hydration and balanced nutrition. Modeled on the AIN 76A maintenance diet, this gel is ideal for supporting general health, breeding, and compromised animals in research settings.

Key features of DietGel® 76A:

Combines hydration with essential nutrients for comprehensive dietary support
Soft gel texture encourages consumption, especially in compromised or special needs animals
Sterile, barrier-packed, and produced under strict quality standards for safety and consistency

Nutritional Information (per 100 grams)

Calories	103.0 kcal
Protein	5.0 g
Carbohydrates	18.1 g
Sugars	12.5 g
Dietary Fiber	1.5 g
Fat	1.5 g
Moisture	70-74%
Calcium	250.9 mg
Phosphorous	320.9 mg
Potassium	337.3 mg
Sodium	54.5 mg

Ingredients

Purified Water, Molasses, Animal Protein (Milk), Vegetable Oil, Food Acids, Cane Sugar, Mineral Mix, Hydrocolloids, Corn Fiber, Vitamin Mix, Electrolyte Blend, L-Methionine.

Shelf Life

Shelf life is 24 months, unopened at room temperature storage.

Application Instructions

To be administered under the direction of a veterinarian
Manufactured for use in research animals
Dosage: 1 cup is designed for 5 mice over 2 days based on average size and consumption. Monitor intake.

Resources

DietGel® 76A (w/ Animal Protein) Product Information Sheet

Purified ingredients

DietGel® 76A (w/ Animal Protein) is free of phytoestrogens and nitrosamines

Commercially sterile

DietGel® 76A (w/ Animal Protein) is commercially sterile and packed in Tyvek® medical packaging

Commited to quality

Individually coded with lot and date of expiration, COAs available by lot

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DietGel® FAQs

Can I use DietGel® Recovery for support during shipments?

DietGel® Recovery is an excellent choice as a hydration source when shipping mice and rats. Many sites have successfully used DietGel® Recovery during
transport of rodents who arrive dry, healthy and require less time to
acclimate. DietGel® Recovery is a purified water gel containing 60% water. It is fortified with calories and minerals and provides 155 kcals/100 grams.

When shipping guinea pigs, we recommend using HydroGel®. In a recent study conducted by Charles River Laboratories, consumption, and weight loss of guinea pigs during transit were significantly better with HydroGel® compared to a sweetened gel. The study showed that animals consumed more HydroGel®, therefore preventing body weight loss and decreasing clinical pathologic indicators of dehydration.

How long can DietGel® be stored at room temperature once opened?

When left open, DietGel® will evaporate over time. Within 4-5 days, the product will lose over 50% of its moisture, making it more difficult for the animals to consume and less appetizing. It is best to change out the product after 2-3 days of being left open.

What is the difference between DietGel® 76A (w/Animal Protein) and DietGel® 76A (w/Wheat protein)?

DietGel® 76A (w/Animal Protein) contains casein as the source of protein, while DietGel® 76A (w/Wheat protein) contains a vegetarian source of protein. There are some slight changes in nutritional values, and a different flavor profile that can make all the difference for your animals.

Moreover, as animal products sometimes encounter issues for exportation, DietGel® 76A (w/Wheat protein) can be imported in Europe easily.

What is the white foam in the gel?

It is rare but normal to see white particulate on top of or within the product.
During the production process, foam can form from the mixture and interaction
of all the ingredients and rise to the top of the gel. The foam, which contains
ingredients such as casein or sugar, can dry out, exposing casein or sugar crystals, and form a white, crystal-like residue layer that can be mistaken as mold. It’s completely safe for the animals and poses no health risk.

When should I use DietGels®?

DietGels® are soft diet containing carbohydrate, fat, protein, and fortified with mineral and vitamin mix (except for DietGel® Recovery, which only contains mineral mix). They are a superior alternative to mash diets that can be used as a supplement or as the sole source of nutrition, reducing time and labor costs. Please consult with your nutritionist for long term use. DietGels® are designed to provide compromised rodents a palatable source of hydration and energy and is an excellent solution for:

Breeding and weaning of pups
Post-surgical support
Neurologically compromised rodents
EAE models, Transgenic Mice
Shipping

Why does DietGel® sometimes have white or brown specs?

Non-soluble ingredients are sometimes visible in theDietGel®, showing up as white to brown specs or clumps. The non-soluble ingredients do not affect the nutritional integrity of the product, making it 100% safe to use for your research animal. Here is an example.

Why does the color and texture of DietGel® vary from case to case?

Product position within the case can result in color and texture variation. When
DietGel® is produced, the color is milky white, and the texture is firm. The product is then irradiated. The irradiation process changes the product color from a milky white to a caramel color and breaks some of the bonds in the gel matrix. All products are 100% irradiated and safe to use.

Why does the texture and consistency of DietGel® Boost vary?

The texture and consistency of DietGel® Boost can vary naturally due to the incorporation of chunky peanut butter into the product which results in a firmer gel. Extreme high and low temperatures can also impact the consistency of the product.

Versatile and convenient product. We use this diet gel to administer drug orally and it is splendid for that purpose. It is thermo-reversible so we are able to melt it, inject sterile drug into the cup, and then mix by shaking. It resolidifies nicely. When opened and left in the ventialted cages, it holds moisture far better than expected and we have yet to note a single incident of spoilage during use. I should note that their QC is excellent; each cup contains the exact same amount of food down to within a couple milligrams. The mice love this stuff, and while the literature says one cup will feed five mice for two days, we find that five mice will eat 0.9 cup per day. We see no weight loss when feeding this diet alone for up to one month.

We provide this diet to mice with oropharyngeal cancer. It helps them maintain a level of nutrition when tumors start affecting their ability to eat pellet food.

This product is fantastic! We have been using 76A for almost a decade now in our rodent cages to help breeder performance, reduce male aggression, and enhance weanling survival. It is easy to use and has a long shelf life. Prenatal Diet Gel is awesome as well but this product seems to be more palatable.

Quality ingredients

Highly palatable, high-quality food-grade ingredients with no starches or fillers.

Extended shelf life

ClearH2O products have a long shelf life; up to 24 months for most products with no refrigeration.

Unrivaled convenience

All of our products offer convenient packaging and are delivered ready-to-use to help you operate more efficiently.

DietGel® 76A (w/ Animal Protein)

Support animal health with DietGel® 76A

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