The design principle of dog food formula is a key factor related to whether pets can grow and develop healthily and whether pet food manufacturers and pet owners can match the nutritional needs of pets. When designing pet food formulas, full consideration is given to whether it can bring balanced nutrition to pets and improve their health. Therefore, many people in the industry have high requirements for dog food formula design. There are several principles that must be followed in pet food formula design:
1. The formula of pet dog food is not a simple combination of various raw materials. It is a complex nutritional combination with scientific proportions designed according to different types, different physiological stages, and different nutritional requirements of pets. Therefore, when designing the formula, it is necessary to have the guidance of professional pet nutrition experts. We should not only consider the content of various nutrients, but also consider the specific indicators and nutritional balance of various nutrients. Raw materials must meet health standards, and nutrients must be comprehensive and balanced, such as: the balance between energy and protein, amino acids and vitamins, amino acids and minerals. Each nutrient itself must also be balanced, such as: amino acids and amino acids, vitamins and vitamins. It should be balanced. If these nutrients are not balanced, the quality of pet food will be affected. Too much or too little nutrients in the formula will have adverse effects and consequences on pets, which requires us to strictly control the proportions.
2. Accurately grasp the nutritional composition data of dog food raw materials. The nutritional composition and content of raw materials are the basis for designing formulas. Therefore, during the formula design process, it is necessary to understand the composition, content and safety of various raw materials used. In actual production, each batch of raw materials must be sampled and tested, and accurate content data can be obtained before accounting. For some new raw materials and unconventional raw materials, laboratory testing must be carried out first, and basic feeding tests can only be completed before selection.
3. We know that the nutritional effect achieved by the reasonable ratio of multiple raw materials is much greater than that of a single variety of raw materials. Therefore, it is a basic scientific principle to select raw materials from multiple varieties. However, it is necessary to fully consider the interaction between raw materials, give full play to the complementary advantages and mutual antagonism between raw materials, and the compatibility issues between food additives and pharmacology.
4. Design nutritional indicators strictly in accordance with the different needs of pets at different physiological stages and physiological states, and conduct balanced nutritional indicator design and calculation based on the physiological conditions, feeding environment, and genetic characteristics of pets. Only comprehensive and balanced nutrition can bring healthy growth and development to pets, improve immunity and stay away from diseases.
5. Master the principle of "palatability restoration". The palatability of pet food is the key to the production of dog food and the design of homemade dog food formulas. Different breeds of pets have different feeding habits. For dog food with poor palatability, pets will first be reluctant to eat it. Even if they eat it, they will eat very little or show low interest. Therefore, it is necessary to design good palatability and durability. Sex products are an important principle in designing dog food formulas.
6. The nutritional and safety principles of dog food raw materials often need to be focused on when designing formulas. Pet food must conform to the physiological structural characteristics of pets, and try to use raw materials that are easy to digest, absorb, and catabolize. Especially for young pets, try to use as many food ingredients that are easy to absorb and are not suitable for causing gastrointestinal discomfort. At the same time, physical factors such as the shape, volume, and bulk density of pet food must also be taken into consideration to facilitate pet feeding and digestion.
7. Fully considering the nutritional efficacy of dog food is also one of the principles that must be taken into account when designing formulas. Pet food not only has the effect of satisfying hunger and satiety, but also has certain effects on improving immunity and resisting disease. Therefore, the stability and safety of bulk raw materials, trace elements, minerals and other nutrients are very critical.
8. The design of dog food is not a borderless design, but a measurement and accounting under certain cost control. Make selections based on advantageous raw material resources, and try to use raw materials that are cost-effective and easy to purchase.
9. The hygienic principle of dog food is very important. Whether hygienic raw materials are used directly affects the hygienic indicators of dog food. At the same time, full consideration will be given to various changes caused by denaturation of raw materials during physical, chemical, and microbial reactions during the manufacturing or cooking process.