Top Pet Food Trends: Sustainability, Eco-Friendly and Plant-based Ingredients
The pet food industry is shifting towards sustainability, emphasizing ethically sourced ingredients, eco-friendly, and verified certifications. Additionally, plant-based pet food is gaining popularity, reflecting
What it Causes
Irreversible Chemical Reactions
Oxidation is irreversible chemical reactions in which oxygen combines with molecules in raw materials or feed components to cause structural and chemical degradation.
Oxidation pathways are very complex
Changes to Nutrients
Oxidation can include changes to many nutrients, including protein.
Lipid Oxidation Causing Rancidity
Most Common form of oxidation, and results in rancidity. *
*Rancidity refers to the off flavors and aromas of oxidized fats in raw materials and finished products.
Oxidation During Kibble Processing
Lipid oxidation affects the smell, taste and colour of pet food products and can be the difference between a customer for life or no customer at all!
Kibble Processing and Stages Where to Add Antioxidants
Oxidation During Storage & Packaging
Stored in Warehouses
Slow Turnover on Pet Food Shelves
Bulk Storage in Bins/Bags
Bag is Open Multiple Times
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● Application: Apply directly in the dry mix.
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Kibble Model: Peroxide Development Through Storage (37º C) Dosage Rate: 500 ppm
Premium Liquid
Product description: Premium antioxidant designed to extend shelf-life in all type of diets.
Applications: Kibble processing (apply directly into coating fat), rendering (apply to protein meals and fats).
Premium blend of natural antioxidants, botanicals, chelators and carriers designed for performance.
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, mixed tocopherols, lecithin, rosemary extract.
Kensing Liquid Antioxidant Blend Benchmarking
