Pet owners cover the entire demographic spectrum: from households with children to empty-nesters, from affluent to low income. For pet owners, the health and well-being of their beloved companions is a priority. Pet food quality is, therefore, of premium importance. National Starch Food Innovation offers a range of products and services to enable manufacturers to develop appealing, shelf stable products with great texture for the pet food aisle. And our portfolio of quality-enhancing products includes nature-based and organic options.
- Texture-enhancing capabilities
- Nature-based and organic products
- Ease of processing and improved machinability
- Viscosity controlling solutions
- Canned foods
- Chunks and formed pieces
- Dry pet food
- Gravies
- Semi-moist foods
Challenges
- Breakage reduction
- Firm, cuttable texture
- Protein alternative
- Improved flavour release
- Organic texturisers
- Oil loading
- Premium appearance
- Optimum consistency
- Particle suspension