What happens when a palatant is added to only one part of a wet pet food recipe? Yolandi van der Vyver, AFB International’s Wet Technical Application specialist, explores this question in the September issue of PETS International. In a chunks-in-gravy cat food model, six palatants were added exclusively to the...
What Drives Feline Preference in Dry Cat Food?
Cats and dogs evaluate food differently, and those differences matter when developing palatability strategies. In AFB International’s newest white paper, our Science & Technology team examines how dry and liquid palatants influence feline preference in dry cat food. The paper explores the roles of taste, aroma, texture and moisture, along with how palatant format can affect the eating experience.
For manufacturers, the findings offer practical considerations when selecting a palatant strategy, managing coating conditions and balancing performance with cost-in-use. The paper also examines when combining dry and liquid palatants may provide greater formulation flexibility.
Download the white paper to learn more about the factors that can influence feline palatability and why customer-specific testing remains an important part of product development.