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Locust bean gum (carob bean gum) use in canned pet foods
Regardless of name, locust or carob bean gum provides a complement to carrageenan for texture development in canned pet foods.
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Spinach: Is this original superfood beneficial for dogs and cats?
Packed with nutrition, 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.
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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.
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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.
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Should we be using more peanuts in pet food?
Peanuts deserve more respect as a pet food ingredient.
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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 the pet food aisle.
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Miscanthus grass: A new fiber option for dog and cat diets
Alternative fiber source for pet food being evaluated
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Don't panic yet about peas and potatoes in dog food diets
There is likely more to this DCM story than only grain-free pet foods.
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January 2023
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A new year brings new opportunities and excitement, and 2023 is bound to be the same, with several chances for advancing policy issues of importance to the U.S. animal food industry.
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