Chestnuts are not a standard ingredient in pet food. Nevertheless, they appear repeatedly in specialty recipes. The reason lies in their clearly defined nutritional profile and technological properties. Based on the analyses and specifications of the animalPro nutrition GmbH can clearly assess where this raw material can be used effectively and where its limitations lie. Raw material base and legal classification The sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) is used. It is clearly different from the...

Shrimp-based raw materials are used specifically in pet food, but differ significantly in terms of composition, technological function and area of application. The following explanations are based on product-specific analyses by animalPro nutrition GmbH and classify them according to technical criteria. Shrimp meal. Protein and minerals from marine raw materials The shrimp meal offered by animalPro nutrition GmbH is a single feed of animal origin in category 3. It is produced from shrimp...