Beef is a typical pet food ingredient with many nutritional benefits for cats and dogs. Besides being an excellent source of high-quality protein, it contains nutritious fatty acids and other essential nutrients, such as minerals and a wide range of amino acids. The many side streams from beef production for human food offer interesting possibilities for pet food applications. By-products of the beef industry include meat trimmings, bones, fat, and organs. IQI cooperates strategically with large beef producers and develops multiple added-value and functional beef-based pet food ingredients. As part of OSI-group, IQI leverages the extensive supply chain of the OSI-family to ensure that our customers get the beef they need.
IQI offers mechanically deboned beef called Beef 3 mm Cat 3. Produced utilizing a combination of high- and low-pressure separators, it maintains an optimal yield, low ash content, and results in a 3 mm structure. The product is derived from raw materials fit for human consumption. The final product is a Category 3 material. It provides pet food manufacturers with a valuable source of beef for front-of-pack beef claims, while also supporting responsible sourcing practices.
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