<p>Plant-based pet food ingredients have multiple advantages. They are both a healthy and a sustainable choice. There are many plant-based ingredients to choose from, from vegetables such as <a href="/petfood/carrots/" title="Carrots">carrots</a> and <a href="/petfood/chicory/" title="Chicory">chicory</a> to fruits. One of the most often used plant-based ingredients is <a href="/petfood/potato/" title="Potato">potato</a>. This is for a reason. Find out in this article why potato is an important ingredient for any <a href="/duynie-ingredients/ingredients/why-plant-based-pet-food-is-both-healthy-and-sustainable/" title="Why plant-based pet food is both healthy and sustainable">plant-based pet food</a> and what the options are for you as a pet food producer. </p>
<h2><strong>Providing texture and structure for pet food</strong></h2>
<p>Each food has unique qualities. One of the most important characteristics of potato is that it is a source of starch. Starch is a universal binder and thickener in many food applications. It has the same purpose in pet food: providing texture and structure. This is true for both dry pet food (kibble) and wet pet food. Potatoes have also other advantages, adding fibres and vitamins to pet food. They are both nutritious and healthy. This makes potato the perfect ingredient for any pet food.</p>
<h2><strong>Potato: the key to gluten-free pet food</strong></h2>
<p>Apart from <a rel="noopener" href="/petfood/potato/" target="_blank" title="Potato">potatoes</a>, there are other ingredients that are rich in starch. These are rice, corn and pretty much all grains. However, most of these ingredients contain gluten. These days gluten-free diets are increasingly sought after, both with humans and pets. This can be due to allergies or other health reasons. Pet owners wish the best for their dog and cat. As a pet food manufacturer, you are of course aware of this gluten-free trend. Potatoes are a great gluten-free alternative for the aforementioned grains. It has all the great qualities of grains but without the gluten part. </p>
<h2><strong>Many options with potato-based pet food</strong></h2>
<p>Potatoes are a versatile ingredient. It fits any ingredient and is a great grain free basis for pet food, no matter which pet food formula you use. But what type of potato do you opt for? In terms of structure, you can choose between <a href="/petfood/potato/potaflakes/" title="PotaFlakes">flakes</a>, <a href="/petfood/potato/potamash-n/" title="PotaMash N">mash</a>, <a href="/petfood/potato/potagranulate/" title="PotaGranulate">granulate</a> and <a href="/petfood/potato/potafibre-pellet/" title="PotaFibre Pellet">pellets</a>. Other than that, potatoes can be divided into two main categories: cooked potato or raw potato.</p>
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<li><a href="/petfood/potato/potastarch-native/" title="PotaStarch Native">Native potato</a>. This is raw potato that has not yet been exposed to heat. Dogs and cats cannot digest raw potatoes, just like humans. Pet food suppliers need an extruder in their production process to use this ingredient.</li>
<li>Heat treated potato. This potato has been cooked. It is ‘ready’ for consumption and suitable for both an extrusion and cold press production process. </li>
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<h2><strong>Tailor-made potato</strong></h2>
<p>No pet food formula is the same. It is possible you want to have more starch in your dog food and less starch in your cat food. This can be arranged! Duynie Ingredients offers <a href="/petfood/potato/potablend-tailor-made/" title="PotaBlend Tailor Made">tailor-made potato blends.</a> These are made from various high-quality potato-based products. To make it easier for you, we have some permanent blends that are often used. Do you still have a specific request? That is always possible. Our experts will gladly discuss with you the perfect potato blend and we will make it for you. Custom products like these are possible because we produce our blends in-house. It is both efficient and a guarantee of the quality and stability of our blends. </p>
<h2><strong>Go green with sustainable potatoes </strong></h2>
<p>The food industry has changed for good. Consumers are asking for sustainable food - and they want the same for their pets. Sustainable pet food is a must. But how do you go about that? Firstly, you need to select ingredients that are sourced and produced in a sustainable manner. That does not need to be difficult! All ingredients from Duynie Ingredients are sustainable. We only use co-products, directly sourced from the food industry, instead of using ingredients from grown crops which is unsustainable. Furthermore, we solely use residual heat and green electricity for our production process. This makes us a <a href="/supplier/" title="Supplier">sustainable pet food ingredients supplier</a>. Working with us not only gives you the best quality of pet food ingredients, it also reduces your environmental impact! </p>
<h2><strong>Duynie Ingredients: specialist in pet food ingredients </strong></h2>
<p>Do you want to get the best natural ingredients for pet food? Then Duynie Ingredients is your partner. We have a wide assortment of plant-based pet food ingredients, from<a href="/petfood/vegetables-fruit/" title="Vegetables - Fruit"> vegetables and fruit</a> to potatoes. All of these are sourced in a sustainable way. Great for the environment, the quality of your pet food and beneficial for the health of the pet that eats it. Our experts know everything about the best pet food blends and ingredients. Do not hesitate to <a href="#" title="Contact">contact</a> us if you have any questions!</p>

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Potato ingredients in pet food are healthy  and sustainable. Rich in starch and a great basis for natural, gluten-free pet food. Find out more!

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