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Bacon is made from cured pork meat. It’s super tasty and dogs love it. It’s absolutely not the healthiest ingredient but bacon in dog food and treats can provide lots of flavor. About Bacon Bacon is a cured piece of pork. Bacon is often made from pork belly but can include other cuts. It’s cured … Read more
Avocados in dog food can be a source of healthy fats and nutrients. But only very few recipes use avocado pulp, avocado oil or avocado meal as a novel ingredient. About Avocado Avocados are a popular food item for humans, but they are also getting more popular in some dog foods. Avocado is high in … Read more
Astaxanthin is a natural pigment found in algae, salmon, and other red seafood. Astaxanthin for dogs has potent antioxidant properties and is linked to potential health benefits. What is Astaxanthin? You may have heard about astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant. It’s a fat-soluble ketocarotenoid pigment approved as a color additive in fish feed to enhance the … Read more
Want to know more about artificial and natural flavors in dog food? Let`s talk about how flavored dog food adds aroma to kibble and is used to make a boring meal more enjoyable. Dog food flavorings are a necessary evil in many commercial diets. They make dogs actually eat and like their food. In this … Read more
An apple a day keeps the vet away? Read on to learn about the potential benefits of apples in dog food. Benefits of Apples in Dog Food Apples provide a good source of fiber and beneficial phytonutrients. Apples are rich in quercetin, catechin, phloridzin, and chlorogenic acid, which are powerful antioxidants. Apples also contain natural … Read more
Animal plasma is the fluid component of animal blood. It’s a spray-dried ingredient with a complex nutrient profile. But animal plasma in dog food is mainly used as a gelling helper. What is Animal Plasma? Animal blood is one of the main by-products of the meat industry. While blood meal contains the whole dried ingredient, … Read more
Liver is a very nutrient-dense organ meat mainly used to provide protein, vitamins, minerals, or natural flavor. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of liver in dog food. Benefits of Liver in Dog Food Liver is a common ingredient in dog food, and for good reason. As an organ, the liver is … Read more
Citric acid in dog food is a food additive mainly used as a preservative. It’s widely used and considered harmless. What is Citric Acid? Citric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits and berries but also occurs in animal tissue. This fruit acid was discovered for the first time in lemon … Read more
BHT in dog food is a food additive used as a chemical preservative due to its antioxidative properties. It’s a controversial ingredient linked to potential safety risks. What is BHT? BHT or Butylated HydroxyToluene is an artificially produced chemical preservative commonly used as a food additive. It may not be exactly what comes to mind … Read more
BHA in dog food is a synthetic chemical preservative used in small amounts as an antioxidant. But it is also linked to safety concerns and is a controversial ingredient and food additive. What is BHA? BHA is the abbreviation for Butylated HydroxyAnisole. BHA is a strong antioxidant, it’s been used as a chemical preservative in … Read more