Providing texture and structure for petfood

Each food ingredient has unique qualities. One of the most important characteristics of potato is that it is a source of starch. Starch is a universal binder and thickener in many food applications. It has the same purpose in petfood: providing texture and structure. This is true for both dry petfood (kibble) and wet petfood. Additionally, potatoes contribute beneficial fibres, protein and vitamins, making them a nutritious and healthy choice for petfood.

Potato: the key to gluten-free petfood

Apart from potatoes, there are other ingredients that are rich in starch. But unlike grains, potatoes provide all the benefits without the gluten. These days gluten-free diets are increasingly sought after, both with humans and pets. This can be due to allergies or other health reasons. This makes potatoes ideal for petfood manufacturers looking to cater to the growing demand for gluten-free diets.

Many options with potato-based petfood

Potatoes are a versatile ingredient. It is a great grain free basis for petfood, no matter which petfood formula you use. But what type of potato do you opt for? You can choose between different types of potato products. For example PotaFlakes, PotaPure Native and PotaStarch. Other than that, potatoes can be divided into two main categories: cooked potato or raw potato.

• Native potato ingredients are ingredients with starch which is uncooked, also called raw potato. This starch has not yet been exposed to heat. Dogs and cats need cooked starch for a good digestion, just like humans. Pet food producers need an extruder in their production process to use these ingredients.
• Heat treated potato. This potato has been cooked. It is ‘ready’ for consumption and suitable for both an extrusion and cold press production process. 
  
  

Tailor-made potato

No petfood formula is the same. For example it's possible you want more starch in your food or less protein.. Duynie offers tailor-made potato blends. These are made from various high-quality potato-based products. To make it easier for you, we have some permanent blends that are often used. Blends on request are always possible. Our experts will gladly help with creating your potato blend. Custom products like these are possible because we produce our blends in-house. It is both efficient and a guarantee of the quality and stability of our blends. 

Go green with sustainable potatoes 

The food industry has changed for good. Consumers are asking for sustainable food and they want the same for their pets. Sustainable petfood is a must. But how do you go about that? Firstly, you need to select ingredients that are sourced and produced in a sustainable manner. Luckily all ingredients from Duynie are sustainable. Our ingredients are made from 100% co-products, ensuring sustainability from the start. Furthermore, we use residual heat and green electricity for our production process. Working with us not only gives you the best quality of petfood ingredients, it also reduces your environmental impact! 

Do you want to know more?

Get in touch with our petfood specialists. They'll gladly assist you in making your petfood formula more nutritious and sustainable.