Did you know that the value of pet food imported into EU from the rest of the world has MORE THAN DOUBLED since 2011?
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There is a great demand for premium pet food in the EU. Enzymes can help you use this trend to your advantage.
What are enzymes?
Enzymes are natural proteins that act as biological catalysts to transform chemical reactions. Novozymes enzymes are skillfully engineered to retain their natural benefits while maximizing other gains.
In pet food, the right enzymes can not only upgrade the flavor profile but also help you support claims for organic food and human-grade food.
It can be a challenge to transform animal co-products into high-quality protein that is also tasty. Why?
Because the more hydrolyzed a protein is, the more bitter it usually tastes.
Enzymes from Novozymes help reduce bitterness and increase the savory flavor that pets love.
These enzymes help turn bovine, poultry and porcine co-products into hydrolysates, a valuable ingredient in pet food. Hydrolysates have multiple applications; they are often used inside dry kibble to improve taste or in wet pet foods as an overall flavor system. They can also be sprayed on the outside of the kibble to boost flavor and palatability.
Flavor and color-boosting enzymes for pet food makers:
Novozymes pet food enzymes portfolio offers enzyme solutions that enrich both the flavor and production process. When you use flavor-generating/debittering enzymes in your pet food, they help create a flavor profile that can set your brand apart. Tastier, more premium pet food wins you the brand loyalty of both human and fur customers, which ultimately raises your bottom line.
Flavor and process-optimizing enzymes for meat processors:
If you're a meat processing brand, process-optimizing enzymes can help your business make the most of its resources. Enzymes that can do both flavor- and process-optimization help you create superior pet food palatants from leftover animal co-products, helping you generate a new source of income.
To generate maximum savory flavor in your pet food palatants, you can use a combination of endopeptidase, exopeptidase and glutaminase.
The endopeptidase breaks down the large protein molecules into small peptides. The exopeptidase further breaks down the peptides into single amino acids. Some of the small peptides from the hydrolysate can contribute to the umami flavor that makes food irresistible to pets.
To take this umami flavor to the next level, a glutaminase can be used to convert free glutamine into glutamic acid.
For example, by using Alcalase® for primary liquefaction and Flavourzyme® for second hydrolysis, you can process meat protein extracts with maximum efficiency. Together, they give you the highest degree of hydrolysis (DH) and reduce sediment in the liquefaction process.
When combined with Protamex® for the first hydrolysis, Flavourzyme® improves flavor quality, provides high DH and a faster second hydrolysis. It also gives a natural meaty flavor, superior to alternative solutions.
For example, by using Alcalase® for primary liquefaction and Flavourzyme® for second hydrolysis, you can process meat protein extracts with maximum efficiency. Together, they give you the highest degree of hydrolysis (DH) and reduce sediment in the liquefaction process.
When combined with Protamex® for the first hydrolysis, Flavourzyme® improves flavor quality, provides high DH and a faster second hydrolysis. It also gives a natural meaty flavor, superior to alternative solutions.
Our wide range of enzymatic solutions help you take your business to the next level.
To see how to apply the right solution in your production, download our application sheet.
This application sheet explains all you need to know to start using enzymes to make premium and flavorful pet food.
Find the right solution for you in our global portfolio, shown below. To find out more about products available in your region, get in touch with your local Novozymes representative.
Novozymes is your trusted enzyme supplier for animal protein processing with best-in-class capabilities and the broadest portfolio in the industry. This includes flavor-generating enzymes with unique functionalities to support your organic product and human-grade food claims.
Whether you're new to pet food enzymes or an enzyme pro looking to mix and match the right solution for your pet food brand - we're here to help. Book a no-obligation meeting today.
