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and strategic ingredient for enhancing health, flavor
and texture in pet treats and foods. "
There are many varied fiber ingredients available to
pet food formulators. The simplest way to categorize
them is as soluble and insoluble. Both can provide
function in both the food - by binding water, contributing
to texture, influencing crunch, etc. - and
the animal.
" Insoluble fiber supports the movement of material
through the gastrointestinal system, while soluble
fiber absorbs water, which contributes to increased fecal
moisture, " said Gary Davenport, pet technical sales
manager, ADM, Chicago. " Fiber may also be viscous,
forming a gel that slows digestion. Fermentability in the
gastrointestinal tract is another notable property. As our
understanding of the gut microbiome continues to expand,
scientists and nutritionists are increasingly interested
in the functional benefits of fiber.
" ADM's core plant-based fiber ingredients include
beet pulp, chicory root, oat, pea, rice, soy hulls, tomato
pomace and wheat, " he added. " We also partnered with
Gnubiotics to offer unique glycopeptide compounds that
are fermentable fibers with properties known to support
digestive health and the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. "
ADM also offers a resistant maltodextrin with prebiotic
properties. It is a non-viscous, soluble and fermentable
dietary fiber produced from corn starch.
Many dietary fibers are human-grade ingredients and
sourced from suppliers to the human food and beverage
industries. Amsterdam-based Green Boy, for example,
opened a new plant-based pet food division in April
2024, expanding its international footprint to supply
premium plant-based pet food ingredients - including
numerous types of dietary fiber - to pet food producers
Prebiotic fiber in pet food
becomes more attractive as
consumer awareness of its
benefits grows. "
Jon Copeland, MarketPlace
Coat anywhere from 5 tons to 120 tons of pet food kibble
per hour in a continuous process using the APEC
Mistcoater liquid application system.
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