Pet Food Palatability

Research Notes
Biology of flavor offers tools for pet food palatability boosts
Understanding the neurobiology behind how dogs and cats integrate taste, aroma and texture in their perception of flavor could help pet food formulators address palatability challenges and develop targeted products.
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Brand Insights
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Pet Food Palatability
Electronic nose reflects real cat food aroma preferences
A study found that digital aroma fingerprints followed patterns observed in feline preference testing, although researchers cautioned the method has not been validated to predict acceptance of new products.
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Pet Food Palatability
Sustainable protein palatability depends on pet food processing, formulation
Alternative proteins need not rely solely on environmental credentials. With careful formulation and processing, they can also deliver the sensory qualities that keep pets coming back to the bowl.
Infographic of 10 alternative protein sources including duckweed, fermented soybean, cricket protein, fish protein, and black soldier fly larvae with microscopic detail views.
Pet Food Palatability
Ingredients, processing, physical form and more all shape pet food palatability
Literature review finds formulation decisions can alter acceptance in both cats and dogs.
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Pet Food Palatability
The biology behind why dogs and cats palatability preferences differ
Understanding species-specific sensory biology may become increasingly important as manufacturers expand the use of alternative proteins, therapeutic formulations and sustainable ingredients.
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Pet Food Palatability
Palatability patents for preserving potency on pet food
While patent applications do not necessarily result in commercial products, the concentration of filings in this area suggests that palatability remains a priority for pet food research and development.
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Industry Voices
Lipid excipients offer supplement makers bioavailability, palatability solutions
Lipid-based formulation systems can enhance absorption, overcome palatability challenges and open new delivery pathways for pet supplements.
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Pet Food Ingredients
Shiitake, black soldier fly meals compared as alternative dog food ingredients
A study compared digestibility and nutritional characteristics of novel ingredients with conventional meat and bone meal.
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Research Notes
Whole soybeans allowed higher fat in dog kibble extrusion than oil
Researchers compared internal fat supplied by whole soybeans with external fat added as liquid soybean oil during the extrusion of dry dog food.
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Research Notes
Study: Cats readily accept, digest cultivated meat diet
A Ghent University and BeneMeat feeding trial found 9 out of 10 cats showed optimal acceptance of a complete diet containing cultivated meat, with digestibility comparable to a food-grade chicken control.
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Petfood Forum News
Amano Enzyme to present palatant technology at Petfood Forum
Company's poster session will cover enzyme technology for flavor enhancement and nutritional value.
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Petfood Forum News
How to use AI to predict pet food palatability
AFB International's Ana Rita Monforte, Ph.D., will present a framework for anticipating palatability outcomes before animal trials at Petfood Forum 2026.
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