Pet Food Palatability: Page 2

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15 fun and fascinating pet food flavor facts

For cats and dogs to benefit from their food, it must be palatable to them so they’ll eat it. The senses of taste and smell (and others) play a key role.

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Measuring cats’ delight at dinner benefits pet food makers

Measuring a cat’s enjoyment of their food can help pet food formulators develop new products and improve existing ones.

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BSF protein an ‘easy swap’ for other proteins in dog food

With alternative proteins increasing in popularity in human foods, they are also gaining interest from consumers of pet food, and black soldier fly (BSF)-based ingredients are among the most popular.

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Ancient grains digestible, palatable as rice in dog food

In an experiment, ten adult female Beagles ate one of five diets included up to 40% rice or one of four ancient grains: amaranth, white proso millet, quinoa or oat groats.

The incorporation of ancient grains could expand taste, nutritional enhancement and marketing opportunities as consumers continue to explore new options for themselves and their pets. | Maksim Pasko.Fotolia.com

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Criteria for choosing extruded dog, cat food ingredients

Certain criteria influence why pet food formulators choose specific ingredients for new recipes to be processed in extruders.

BBC claims corpse chemicals are pet food palatants

Bacteria produce putrescine and cadaverine as the microbes devour amino acids in putrefied cadavers, spoiled meat or other decaying proteins.

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3 roadblocks to plant-based pet food ingredients

Three factors can stand in the way of acceptance of plant-based proteins as pet food ingredients. Dog and cat owners won't sacrifice taste and texture for their pets when converting to plant-based products.

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Lamb kidney may be palatable sub for liver in cat food

Researchers at Massey University observed distinct differences among cats’ preference for various raw organ meats and co-products from cows and lambs. Likewise, raw ingredients from lamb and beef had different palatability.

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Functional ingredients step in as pet owners demand more

Pet parents are requiring more and more of the food and treats they give their animals, and functional ingredient suppliers in the pet food space are doing their best to provide manufacturers with solutions.

The need for functional pet food ingredients in the pet food space has become increasingly diverse as pet owners of all types want more for their pets. | (Courtesy Zinpro Corporation)

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Improving pet well-being and owner satisfaction

Improving pet's well-being and owners' satisfaction through market insights on palatability, performance and pet nutrition. Sponsored by Diana Pet Food.

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