Greg Aldrich, Ph.D.Dr. Aldrich is president of Pet Food & Ingredient Technology Inc. He is also the author of Petfood Industry magazine's monthly column, "Ingredient Issues."From the Author - Page 6Processing Functional IngredientsCaramel: natural brown color for pet food with a hint of controversyCaramel is a natural coloring agent that helps provide consistency and product appeal in pet foods.Fibers and LegumesBeans: Where are they in dog and cat foods?Beans are popular in human foods but conspicuously absent in grain-free pet foods.Grains and StarchesBeyond grain free: wild rice for dog and cat foodsWild rice could fit well in the drive for unique and different in a modern pet food.Grains and StarchesBeyond grain free: Sprouted grains and malt for dogs and catsSprouted grains and malt, once a staple for brewing, are finding utility in pet foodsGrains and StarchesBeyond grain free: Chia as a modern ancient grain for dogs and catsChia seed has a lot to offer as the next new ingredient option in pet food.Grains and StarchesBeyond grain free: ancient grains of wheat in dog and cat dietsAncient varieties of wheat as a novel grainGrains and StarchesBeyond grain free: sowing the seeds of change in dog and cat dietsTaking a nuanced look at the grains category could reveal new opportunities for pet food formulators.Grains and StarchesMaltodextrins: a unique sugar for special pet food applicationsFurther research and exploration will be key to finding ways to best utilize this specialized ingredient.NutraceuticalsGreen 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.Fibers and LegumesSoybean 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.Fibers and LegumesPsyllium 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.Pet Food NewsNovel protein science at Petfood Innovation WorkshopTopics included protein properties, shelf-life and sensory experiment results, and potential uses for chemicals derived from African spotted hyenas.Previous PagePage 6 of 18Next Page