Rice: longstanding staple for calories in dog and cat diets
Rice has been a staple in pet food diets for decades and, despite some minor controversies, remains a high-quality supply of calories.
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Articles by Greg Aldrich, PhD
Agar-agar: gelling agent option for canned dog and cat foods
Agar-agar may be a good replacement for gelling in canned pet foods and other pet applications.
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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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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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Read the November issue of Petfood Industry!
November 2019
In the November 2019 issue of Petfood Industry, discover how pet treats can be made from upcycled ingredients, review top trends in dog and cat treats, learn about pet food transparency and more.