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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Articles by Greg Aldrich, PhD
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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Psyllium seed husks: fiber source for dog and cat diets?
Psyllium seed husks may have a short-term benefit to dog and cat regularity, but long term benefits have not been fully described.
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Novel protein science at Petfood Innovation Workshop
Participants learned about advances in pet food nutrition research and explored new technology.
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February 2021
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Make it simple, make it complex: the pet food dichotomy
Pet owners want a lot from their pet food brands. They want primary proteins that suit what they believe is best for their animal. They want grains or they don't. They want something customized, but it has to be easy to understand.
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3 tips for sustainable pet food innovation
Constraints and crises, like those experienced in 2020, help drive innovation and sustainability offers context.