Vestkorn applications in petfood

APPLICATIONS IN PET FOOD

Sustainable, healthy and allergen-free pea and faba ingredients

When it comes to functionality in petfood; pea protein, pea starch and pea fibre all have proven functionality in wet and dry petfood, snacks and treats. These benefits have proved useful in many commercially produced pet animals, both natural and “grain-free” market segments.

GLUTEN-FREE • NON-GMO • SUSTAINABLE • CLEAN LABEL • SAFE • TRANSPARENT • NUTRITIONAL • NATURAL • HOLISTIC • NONE GRAIN PETFOOD • HYPOALLERGENIC PETFOOD • NATURAL PETFOOD

APPLICATIONS IN - DRY - WET - SEMIMOIST

Already finding many applications in human foods, pea protein, starch and fibre are great examples of ingredients that support the concept that if “it is good enough for me, then it is good enough for my pet.” On this basis alone, they make great raw materials for petfood. However, pea products offer many more advantages to the petfood industry and benefits for pet parents.

Super foods

Ideally, a food ingredient should be nutrient dense and deliver a range of nutrients and associated health benefits like “low” glycaemic index, source of fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals. Pulses are very high in protein and fibre, and are significant source of iron, zinc, folate, thiamin, niacin, potassium and magnesium. They are low in fat and consuming just 1/2 cup a day, can reduce LDL-cholesterol levels which can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.* * According research from Pulse Canada,

Clean Label

Vestkorn use dry mechanical processing without use of any additives or chemical compounds.

Sustainable

Food ingredients produced in an ethical, responsible, sustainable manner that cares for the environment and where future sustainability is maintained.

Transparent

Following the melamine crisis of 2007, pet owners require us to demonstrate where our raw materials come from and the overall process for conversion into pea products.

FOOD SAFETY

Pet owners expect the same standards of petfood safety management as used to ensure food safety of the food they eat. Vestkorn is certified to international recognised standards that demonstrate our commitment to meet the quality, pet food & food safety and lifestyle standards of our customers.