Increased shelf life and stability of pet food

Keep pet food fresh for longer

Pet owners place high demands on their pet food that should remain fresh and palatable for longer periods even once the packaging has been opened. But even during production, the pet food is often subject to extreme conditions.

This applies in particular to dry pet food, with processes such as extrusion and drying, taking their toll on the ingredients. These ingredients comprise a large proportion of unsaturated animal fats, mainly from poultry and fish.

The challenge of maintaining freshness

It is well known that fats and lipids are highly susceptible to oxidation which leads to the typical rancid smell and lower acceptance of the food by the pet, and the owner.

Not only the palatability suffers, but also the nutritional value of the fats while other important components, such as vitamins and pigments are destroyed. This damage is irreversible, meaning once done, the original nutritional value cannot be restored, and giving such pet food to the animals would do more harm than good.

The solution for a long shelf life

Fortunately, this damage can be avoided by adding antioxidants during the production process. Antioxidants prevent or slow down the oxidation process, meaning that the fats degrade much more slowly, thus maintaining the freshness and quality of all the important ingredients in the pet food.

Years of knowledge and expertise stand behind the Loxidan range of antioxidants by Kaesler Nutrition. Whether you are looking for natural or synthetic antioxidants, single antioxidants or synergistic blends, in powder or liquid form, we have the right solution for you. For guaranteed freshness and long term stability of your pet food.