Pet Feed Additives
- Cereals and processed products
Cereal raw materials refer to the seeds of grass plants, mainly including rice, wheat, corn, sorghum, millet, oats, buckwheat, etc. Not only are these grains a traditional staple in many Asian countries, they are also widely grown and consumed around the world . millet, soybeans, etc. and other miscellaneous grains.
Such as corn, wheat, rice, oats, etc., which are rich in carbohydrates and fiber, providing energy and dietary fiber for pets.
- Vegetable and fruit raw materials
Vegetables and fruits generally refer to vegetables and fruits. Fruits and vegetables are the main component of the diet of Chinese residents. They are rich in vitamins, inorganic salts and dietary fiber necessary for the human body, and contain very little protein and fat. Calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, iodine, aluminum, copper, etc. exist in fruits and vegetables in the form of inorganic or organic salts.
Such as carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, etc., which help pets' immune system and physical health.
- Nutritional additives
Nutritional additives refer to small or trace amounts of substances added to feed to meet special needs, mainly including amino acids, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzyme preparations and non-protein nitrogen, etc.. These additives are used to supplement the nutrients in the feed, improve the nutritional value of the feed, and promote the growth and health of animals.
(1) Amino acid additives
Such as methionine, arginine, lysine and taurine (especially in cat food)
(2) Vitamin additives
Such as vitamins A, D3, E, K, B complex (such as B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12) and choline chloride
(3) Trace element additives
Such as iron, copper, zinc, iodine and selenium. Commonly used trace element additives are potassium chloride, iron sulfate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, potassium iodide and sodium selenite.
(4) Enzyme preparation
Such as protease, amylase, lipase, cellulase, etc., used to improve pets' digestive ability and digestibility.
- Non-nutritional additives
Non-nutritive additives refer to those substances added to the feed that are not inherent nutrients in the feed. Their main purpose is to improve the physical properties of the feed, increase the storability of the feed, and ensure or improve Feed quality, promote animal production, ensure animal health, and improve feed utilization.
(1) Processing technology additives
Such as antifungal agents, antioxidants, emulsifiers, etc., used to improve the processing performance and extend the shelf life of pet food.
(2) Sensory additives
Such as colorants, flavoring additives, etc., used to improve the sensory characteristics and visual characteristics of pet food and increase the appetite of pets.
(3) Functional additives
Such as probiotics such as Bacillus coagulans and Bifidobacterium animalis, natural antioxidants such as tea polyphenols and rosemary extract, and yucca extract, etc., which are used to improve the growth performance of pets or improve the environment.
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