PREVION was developed to provide pet food manufacturers an effective, natural alternative to synthetic preservatives intended for extending the shelf-life of pet treats. As an innovative water-soluble combination of buffered vinegar and citric acid in a powder form, PREVION can be incorporated into brines, marinades, dry ingredient blends or directly into meats.
The pet treat segment is experiencing tremendous growth in nearly every pet food market around the world. Pet owners are increasingly pampering their dogs and cats by indulging them with natural pet treats that offer healthy and wholesome characteristics. One specific aspect of this trend is that consumers are desiring to move away from synthetic additives and demanding natural alternatives. Therefore, pet treat manufacturers are looking to replace synthetic additives with a natural pet treat preservation solution.
Pet owners are increasingly pampering their dogs and cats by indulging them with natural treats that offer healthy and wholesome characteristics.
Natural Ingredients for Pet Treat Preservation
Pet treats can be produced in a wide variety of product forms, many of which are at an elevated microbial risk due to their high moisture content and potentially elevated water activity. Treats such as soft-moist treats, jerky treats, meat snacks, raw treats and other high moisture treat forms are at particular risk. Effective microbial shelf-life preservation is a critical factor in the long-term market success of many types of pet treats. It is possible to manage microbial risks through a number of intervention steps, including proper hygiene or sanitation, packaging methods, and implementation of microbial preservative technologies. Historically, however, there have been limited options for replacing synthetic ingredients with natural ingredients in order to address mold inhibition and microbial preservation in pet treats.
PREVION for Natural Mold Inhibition in Pet Treats
PREVION was developed to provide pet food manufacturers an effective, natural alternative to synthetic preservatives intended for extending the shelf-life of pet treats. As an innovative water-soluble combination of buffered vinegar and citric acid in a powder form, PREVION can be incorporated into brines, marinades, dry ingredient blends or directly into meats. Buffering improves product handling and minimizes corrosivity of ingredients. Most importantly, it does not negatively impact the palatability of pet treats and assists in maintaining consistent flavor profiles with each treat.
