Pork is an important part of the human diet in many European, American, and Asian countries. Although not often serving as a claim ingredient in pet food, it is used in numerous pet food formulations. Of the many different pork-based ingredients available to the pet food industry, IQI focuses on specialty pork-based ingredients for pet food. Programs for pig production pay special attention to animal welfare, which is becoming more and more important to consumers and pet parents alike.
IQI's sister company OSI is a major producer of pre-cooked bacon in the USA (IA, IL) and in Europe (NL). OSI cooks bacon with strict quality controls, allowing them to supply the world’s most renowned fast-food chains and retailers. During the cooking process, a bacon fat is produced. Bacon is not only a great ‘claim’ ingredient, but also very much appreciated by dogs and cats. As a member of the OSI group, IQI has worked together with OSI to make the bacon fat suitable for applications in premium pet food.
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December 18 2024
Bacon fat: a palatable, sustainable ingredient for pet food
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