Caramel: natural brown color for pet food with a hint of controversy
Caramel is a natural coloring agent that helps provide consistency and product appeal in pet foods.
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Articles by Greg Aldrich, PhD
Beans: Where are they in dog and cat foods?
Beans are popular in human foods but conspicuously absent in grain-free pet foods.
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Beyond grain free: wild rice for dog and cat foods
Wild rice could fit well in the drive for unique and different in a modern pet food.
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Beyond grain free: Sprouted grains and malt for dogs and cats
Sprouted grains and malt, once a staple for brewing, are finding utility in pet foods
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Beyond grain free: Chia as a modern ancient grain for dogs and cats
Chia seed has a lot to offer as the next new ingredient option in pet food.
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Beyond grain free: ancient grains of wheat in dog and cat diets
Ancient varieties of wheat as a novel grain
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Beyond grain free: sowing the seeds of change in dog and cat diets
It may be time to begin exploring diet options beyond the grain-free trend.
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Maltodextrins: a unique sugar for special pet food applications
Further research and exploration will be key to finding ways to best utilize this specialized ingredient.
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Green tea extract: is this herb safe in dog, cat diets?
Green tea extract has been around for centuries, but its use in pet foods is a very modern consideration that is long on extrapolation and short on proof of benefit.
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Soybean hulls: filler or quality fiber source for dogs and cats?
Soybean hulls are a good source of insoluble fiber and cellulose for the dog and cat diet.
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Read the September issue of Petfood Industry!
September 2019
The September 2019 issue of Petfood Industry explores issues pertinent to bird, small mammal and other pet food makers, as well as how sustainability influences packaging.