| PET
FOODS |
|
APPLICATION |
RECOMMENDED
HYDROCOLLOID(S) |
FUNCTION(S) |
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Animal Feed Pellets |
CMC |
Binder,
extrusion aid & lubricant. |
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Pet Food (Gravy Type) |
CMC,
Ultra Guar |
Instant
Gravy Thickener. |
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Pet Food (Semi-Moist) |
CMC |
Moisture
retention, extrusion aid and appearance (sheen). |
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Pet Food (Canned) |
Guar
Gum |
Gravy
thickener, filling aid. |
| Carrageenan |
Prevents
fat capping. |
| Xanthan
Gum |
Emulsion
stability. |
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Pet Treats (Chewy) |
Guar,
CMC |
Soft
elastic texture, prevents syneresis. |
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Reformed Meat & Meat Chunks |
Sodium
Alginate |
Structural
integrity and processing resilience.
Moisture retention. |
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Liquid animal feeds/veal
milk replacers |
Carrageenan,
Xanthan |
Suspension
of solids, emulsion stabilizer. |
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