Premium functional marine ingredients contribute to health promotion through nutrition for our beloved furry family members. Antarctic krill has many benefits for pets’ health, in addition to improving palatability in many products.
Pet parents want to provide healthy and tasty meals for their dogs and cats. Krill ingredients are known to enhance palatability and provide health benefits in pet diets.
A pet's appetite is largely influenced by the taste and smell of its food. A palatable pet food or treat can encourage a pet to eat more, ensuring that they receive the proper nutrition they need to maintain good health
A benefit of krill is that its EPA and DHA are bound to phospholipids, meaning they are easily absorbed by the body.
Phospholipid Omega-3s are effective in increasing the Omega-3 index. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to combat inflammation and offer several health benefits for many organs and the immune system.
Premium functional marine ingredients for pet nutrition – A sustainable choice!
Astaxanthin belongs to a group of compounds called carotenoids that act as natural pigments.
Astaxanthin, provided through food, is the red pigment that gives animals like salmon, shrimp, and flamingos their distinct pink colour. But don’t worry, dogs and cats won’t turn pink if they eat it.
There are many good reasons to provide pets astaxanthin in their diets. Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant designed to protect the cell. The antioxidant strength of astaxanthin is more potent than commonly used antioxidants like vitamin E and C. Unlike some other antioxidants, it never becomes a pro-oxidant in the body. Astaxanthin is often referred to as «the king of carotenoids» for its unique properties that fight free radicals and oxidative stress in cells.
Natural sources of astaxanthin are often preferred in the pet segment, and krill ingredients are excellent sources of this protective antioxidant. Antioxidants support optimal health for pets by supporting the cells, the immune system and helping fight inflammation.
Choline plays a crucial role in many different body functions including brain, nerve function, liver function, and muscle control. Choline is found in many different foods that are commonly used in pet diets and are also added to many commercial pet foods as a nutritional supplement.
Krill is an excellent sustainable nutritional source of a broad range of various amino acids including essential amino acids.
The protein in our krill ingredients for pets are highly bioavailable present as free amino acids, peptides and intact proteins. The degree of hydrolysis varies between products and the majority of water-soluble proteins have a molecular weight below 1000Da. Our krill ingredients are good sources of several essential amino acids, especially Lysine, Threonine, Methionine, and Arginine that are also reflecting well the ideal protein composition in feed for puppies and kittens.
Our product range varies depending on the market. Contact us if you want to know more about what product we can offer, and how our krill products can benefit your product development.
