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Processing Functional Ingredients

Locust bean gum (carob bean gum) use in canned pet foods

Locust (carob) bean gum is a GRAS additive with limited controversy that is complementary to carrageenan in canned pet foods.

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Pet food companies and industry suppliers to streamline their indirect spend optimization. Brand Insights from Supply Tigers Inc.

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Spinach: Is this original superfood beneficial for dogs and cats?

Packed with nutrition and knows as a superfood in the human food world, spinach can be a good addition to pet foods.

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Cruciferous vegetables: “Superfoods” in dog and cat diets?

We take a look at kale and broccoli as health beneficial ingredients in pet foods, as well as cruciferous vegetables in general and their place in human and pet products.

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An apple a day keeps the vet away … are apples safe for pets?

Including apples or apple pomace in a pet’s diet could be beneficial to pet health, but more research is needed to claim so confidently.

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Carrots: Getting down to the root of the issue for pets

Carrots are a great source of fiber, beta-carotene and flavor in pet food formulations.

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Should we be using more peanuts in pet food?

Peanuts can be found in plenty of dog treats, but the same can't be said for their presence in pet foods.

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Whole soybeans: Why hasn’t pet food found this ingredient?

Whole soybeans may be the next new trend in high-performance pet foods.

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Faba beans: A new pulse for the dog and cat food market

Faba beans may be the next new grain-free ingredient in dog and cat food, according to recent research.

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Miscanthus grass: A new fiber option for dog and cat diets

Miscanthus grass, a potential alternative fiber source for pet food, is being evaluated.

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Don't panic yet about peas and potatoes in dog food diets

There is likely more to the canine dilated cardiomyopathy story than the current focus on only grain-free pet foods would suggest.

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Legume seed oligosaccharides: How much is just right in dog and cat diets?

Legume seed oligosaccharides need to be limited in pet diets to avoid issues with digestion and elimination.

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Soybean meal: A quality ingredient with a lot of critics

Despite claims to the contrary, soybean meal remains a consistent, quality, sustainable and nutritious part of value-minded pet foods.

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