Moisture content in dry pet food is often overlooked, yet it holds the key to numerous aspects that significantly impact the final product. When manufacturers think about moisture, they usually associate it with product quality. However, this essential element is much broader, influencing palatability and cost efficiency. The correlation between...

Ensuring Coating Consistency

Customers often ask us questions like: “Is the adherence of the palatant consistent throughout my production process?” or “Am I applying too much or too little palatant?”
Pet food manufacturers know that a consistent palatant coating leads to better product performance. AFB has the methods to measure the expected amount of palatant that adheres to feline kibble diets versus the actual amount applied. Read more about these methods in our white paper “Ensuring Coating Consistency: Challenges and Approaches”.