Vitamins

Ingredient Issues

The importance of a balanced diet — without mineral excesses

The possible undesired results of unbalanced minerals in pet food formulations bear further examination.

Trace mineral concentrations in pet food formulations can impact the nutritional balance and value of the final product.

Brand Insights

Mondi Consumer Insights: Purchasing Trends of Premium Pet Food Consumers

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Learn how emerging trends are influencing purchasing decisions and shaping the future of premium pet food.

Mondi Consumer Insights: Purchasing Trends of Premium Pet Food Consumers

Finding the ideal carrier for premixes

Learn about the possible options for premix carriers in pet food formulations.

Rice hulls are the coatings of seeds, or grains, of rice.

β-carotene as a source of vitamin A differs between dogs, cats

β-carotene is a unique carotenoid that can be converted to vitamin A by dogs, but less so by cats. Fortifying the diet can provide insurance against vitamin A deficiencies and support other functions like antioxidant and immune system health.

Close up heap of bunch baby carrots in the market. Orange vegetable.

Thiamine degradation in canned cat foods – Have we solved the problem?

A quick overview of the issues associated with thiamine losses in canned cat foods and various steps that have been attempted to resolve this issue are provided.

Vitamin B1 capsule. Pill with thiamine. Dietary supplements. 3d illustration

Meeting vitamin D requirements

Learn about the considerations necessary when formulating with vitamin D.

Blueberries: Does this superfood have a place in pet food?

We explore blueberries for more than just their novelty presence in food for dogs and cats.

Blueberries are known as a superfood in the human food space, but does that use translate to the pet food arena? | (Brian A Jackson | Shutterstock.com)

Inositol: Why do some pet food companies include this ingredient?

The vitamin-like compound inositol may facilitate other B-vitamin action, though its inclusion in pet food formulas has never been fully defined.

Inositol is included in many vitamin mixes in pet food formulations, but its exact purpose remains nebulous. (Anna Gawlik | Shutterstock.com)

Processing Functional Ingredients

Remove the chemicals from my pet’s food

Is it possible to remove food “chemicals” from nutritionally complete pet foods and maintain a balanced formulation?

In the world of pet food, “simple” to the consumer eye doesn’t always mean “easy” from a formulation perspective. (totojang1977 | shutterstock.com)

Cranberries in dog and cat food: any direct benefit?

Cranberries are being included in many pet foods without issue, but there is very little evidence that they are providing substantial urinary tract benefit.

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Lipoic acid: Significant benefits for aging pets?

Cognitive function has not been considered a criterion for evaluating nutrient requirements, but the benefits derived from lipoic acid regarding memory may merit reconsideration.

Lipolic acid may prove to be beneficial in supporting cognitive function in dogs and cats | digitalista, Bigstock.com

Folic acid: Essential vitamin for dogs and cats

Folic acid is a small but important part of a properly fortified pet diet.

Folic acid is part of a larger group of “Folacin” compounds that have folic acid activity. It is a complex three-part molecule. | Wikipedia

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin): A small add with a big story

Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) is considered to be safe, effective and stable in foods.

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