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Moist
Dry
Semi-moist
Definition the amount of time a product maintains nutritional, microbial, physical and organoleptic (sensory) integrity
the relative preference for two foods as measured by standardized methods
Preference vs. Acceptability
water content protein content cooking body temperature enhancers smell texture or mouth feel
Palatability Factors
MOIST FOODCanned (generally)78% moisture (60-87%)Shelf life: up to 24 monthsHighest palatabilityHigh cost per calorie basis $$Preservative: canning process
MOIST FOOD PACKAGING Trays Foil pouches Cans
“Meaty”
adjective meaning meat-like; may be texturized soy or wheat protein
Descriptive Terms: Meaty
DRY FOOD
Bags (generally)
Moisture = 10% (3 - 11%)
Shelf Life: 12 - 18 monthsGood Palatability Lowest cost per calorie basis $
Preservative: dehydration process
Definition:A palatability enhancer
that may be applied to dry kibble as either a liquid or powder. The digest is produced by enzymatic action on meat or poultry.
SEMI MOIST
Individual servingsMixed dry/ semi-moistMoisture: 32%
(25 – 35%)Shelf life: 9-12 monthsGood PalatabilityHighest cost per calorie
basis $$$
BEWARE: HIGH SUGAR CONTENT LOW FIBER CONTENT
Preservative: acidification with simple organic acids to control water activity & inhibit mold
Definition:
small rewards of food not intended to be major contributors to total daily nutrient intake
Less than 10% of caloric intake should be from treats
Definition:
Anything imparting increased nutritional, gustatory, or cosmetic appeal
Vitamins & mineralsEthoxyquin, BHA, BHT
Caramel colorGuar gum
Examples of Food Additives
Definition:
Substances added to foods to protect or retard decay, discoloration or spoilage under normal conditions of use or storage.
Definition:a concentrated nutrient source
that is added to a basic diet for treating real or perceived nutrient imbalance
Examples: Carnitine, minerals
Source: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Definition:
“a substance that is produced in purified or extracted form and administered orally to patients to provide agents required for normal body structure and function and administered with the intent of improving the health and well-being of animals.”
- SACN IV, p. 114 - 115
Examples: Glucosamine and Chondroitin
PET FOOD LABELS
Reading
Understanding
Evaluating
Critical Thinking
Communicating
Association of American Feed Control Officials
…but Individual States enforce them
Each state is responsible for adopting & enforcing pet food regulations
* New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets
“The most important aspect of feed regulation is to provide protection for the consumer as well as the regulated industry.”
Principal Display Panel Information panel
Principal Display Panel
Definition: “the part of a label that is most likelyto be displayed, presented,shown or examined undercustomary conditions ofdisplay for retail sale”
1. Brand Name & Product Name on the Principal Display Panel
Brand Name Product NameIams® Hairball Care
Science Diet® Oral Care Adult
Pedigree® Lamb and Rice Dinner
Eukanuba® Adult Active
Purina® Hi-Pro
Nutro® Natural Choice Lamb and Rice Dinner
“chicken,” “beef,” “lamb,” “salmon,” “turkey,” etc. ==
“chicken,” “beef,” “lamb,” “salmon,” “turkey,” etc.
Minimum 95%Minimum 95%(exclusive of water for processing(exclusive of water for processing))
==
“chicken dinner”(…entrée, platter, stew,
formula, and recipe) ==
“chicken dinner”(…entrée, platter, stew,
formula, and recipe)
Minimum 25%Minimum 25%(exclusive of water for processing)(exclusive of water for processing)
==
“with chicken” ==
“with chicken”
Minimum 3%Minimum 3%(exclusive of water for processing)(exclusive of water for processing)
==
“chicken flavor” ==
“chicken flavor”
No specific %No specific %
==
2. Designator
The species of pet or specialty pet for which the food is intended conspicuously designated on the Principal Display Panel
Designator“Dog Food” “For Kittens”“For Adult Dogs” “Feline Adult”
3. Quantity Statement on the Principal Display Panel
Must use “net weight” unit of measurement – NOT net volume
Principal display panel Information panel
4. Guaranteed Analysis… on the Information Panel
Crude ProteinCrude Protein (Minimum)(Minimum)Crude FatCrude Fat(Minimum)(Minimum)Crude FiberCrude Fiber (Maximum)(Maximum)MoistureMoisture (Maximum)(Maximum)
5. Ingredient statement … on the Information Panel
• Must list each ingredientMust list each ingredient
• List in descending order by weightList in descending order by weight
• Must use AAFCO defined nameMust use AAFCO defined name
6. A Statement of Nutritional Adequacy or Purpose on the Information Panel
Not required with“Snack” or “Treat”
All Life Stagesmeans gestation/lactation, growth, and adult maintenance life stages
Nutritional Adequacy Statement
Beware Beware Nutrient Nutrient
Excesses!Excesses!
AAFCO regulations allow two basic methods to substantiate claims
Feeding Trial Method (Protocol) Formulation Method
(Calculated)
AAFCO Statement:
Feeding Trial Method (per AAFCO protocol)
“Animal feeding tests using AAFCO procedures
substantiate that (Name of Product) provides complete and balanced nutrition for __*____.” Life Stage Goes Here
AAFCO Statement:Formulation Method (per AAFCO protocol)
“(Name of Product) is formulated to meet thenutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog (or Cat) Food Nutrient Profiles for ___*___.”
Life Stage Goes Here
AAFCO Statement:
Other
“This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only”
“Use only as directed by your veterinarian”
Minimum statement: “Feed (weight/unit of
product) per (weight only) of (animal).”
• Common terms• Prominently displayed• Frequency of feeding
also specified
7. Feeding Instructions on the Information Panel
Pet Food Labels: Required
± 16%
8. Name and address of the manufacturer or distributor…on the Information Panel
Manufacturer’sAddress
Manufacturer
Product Identity
Bursts and Flags
Nutrition Claims
Cleans Teeth&
Freshens Breath
NEW!Tastes Great!
New & Improved!Complete &
Balanced
Batch information & Freshness date
Best Before Dates
Source: Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc.
Vignette
A vignette, graphic, or pictorial representation
on a pet food or specialty pet food label shall not misrepresent
the contents of the package.”
“Natural”A feed or ingredient derived solely from plant, animal or mined sources, either in its unprocessed state or having been subject to physical processing, heat processing, rendering, purification, extractions, hydrolysis, enzymolysis or fermentation, but not having been produced by or subject to a chemically synthetic process and not containing any additives or processing aids that are chemically synthetic except in amounts as might occur unavoidably in good manufacturing processes.
“Organic”A formula feed or specific ingredient within a formula feed that has been produced and handled in compliance with the requirements of the USDA National Organic Program (7 CFR Part 205)
““BARF”BARF”
Alternative FoodsAlternative Foods
Special ClaimsSpecial Claims
www.naturapet.com
EVALUATE INTERNET INFORMATION CRITICALLY!
Three Dog Three Dog BakeryBakery
• Made from 100% Made from 100% Human-Quality Human-Quality Ingredients for Ingredients for DogsDogs
• No Animal By-No Animal By-ProductsProducts
• Produced at Produced at USDA Inspected USDA Inspected FacilityFacility
Therapeutic Nutrition I:Obesity, Diabetes, Periodontal Disease
EXAM 1 NEXT WEEK