Beef has historically been and remains an important claim ingredient for pet food. A lot of side streams are generated from the production of beef for human consumption, which 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 processors to create sustainable solutions for developing multiple value-added and functional beef-based pet food ingredients.
Recent research shows that collagen, especially in its so-called hydrolyzate form, can prevent the destruction of cartilage. Furthermore, collagen peptides combined with omega-3 long-chain fatty acids can reduce inflammation in the joints – specifically to mitigate the effects of canine and feline osteoarthritis. Pure beef collagen is extracted from beef skin collagen of European origin and is processed into a powder through chemical and enzymatic hydrolysis in a human-grade facility. The resulting pure beef collagen peptides powder can be used as a supplement to help improve pets’ skin and coat condition and reduce mobility problems related to bones, muscles, and cartilage.
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