<p>Potato starch can be found in many pet food formulas. It is one of the most used plant-based ingredients for dog food, as well as cat food and other pet food. But what makes potato such an important ingredient for pet food? And what exactly are its nutritious values? Find out in this article.  </p>
<h2><strong>What is potato starch?</strong></h2>
<p>Starch is a carbohydrate that can be found in most staple foods, such as potatoes, rice and wheat. The potato starch is ‘released’ during the slicing process of food grade potatoes. The starch is extracted from the process water and dried to powder. Potato starch is a universal binder and thickener for many applications. It is used across multiple industries because of these qualities, including (pet) food. <a href="/petfood/potato/potastarch-native/" title="PotaStarch Native">Pure potato starch</a> is white, tasteless and odourless. This makes it extra suitable as a basis for pet food. It can be mixed with many other ingredients, from meat to other <a href="/petfood/potato/" title="Potato">potato</a> ingredients, <a href="/petfood/carrots/" title="Carrots">carrots</a> and <a href="/petfood/chicory/" title="Chicory">chicory</a>. </p>
<h2><strong>The benefits of potato starch for dogs</strong></h2>
<p>Potato starch ensures that pet food has the right structure and texture. This is because of the already mentioned binding qualities. Starch is a necessary ingredient for both dry dog foods (also known as kibble) and wet dog food. Alternatives exist, such as rice, corn and other grains. However, these ingredients contain gluten. Dog owners increasingly prefer non-gluten and grain-free pet food for their beloved dogs, because of food allergies and other reasons. This makes <a href="/duynie-ingredients/ingredients/the-benefits-of-potato-based-pet-food/" title="The benefits of potato-based pet food">potato-based pet food</a> a healthy and grain free alternative. </p>
<h3><strong>Potato starch nutrition facts</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>High carbohydrate content</li>
<li>100% gluten free</li>
<li>Natural, free from any artificial and synthetic ingredients</li>
<li>Suitable for vegetarian and vegan pet food formulas </li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Be sustainable with sidestream potato starch</strong></h2>
<p>Starch is a co-product of <a href="/petfood/potato/" title="Potato">potato</a>. During the manufacturing of French fries and crisps, potato starch is released. Growing potatoes just for starch applications is eco-unfriendly. Duynie Ingredients therefore only uses sidestream starch released from food grade potatoes. This sustainable starch is used as a key ingredient for pet food. The low carbon footprint of this ingredient is an important benefit for pet food manufacturers. Pet owners increasingly look for <a href="/sustainability/" title="Sustainability">sustainable</a> food for their pets. Plant-based pet food with a low carbon footprint perfectly meets this requirement.  </p>
<h2><strong>Duynie Ingredients: expert in potato starch for pet food</strong></h2>
<p>At Duynie Ingredients we offer various <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 ingredients</a> for dogs, cats and other small animals. We also have a wide range of potato blends. These are tailored for your needs. We also offer other a great choice of <a href="/petfood/potato/" title="Potato">potato products</a> if you are looking for a product with high starch content. Do you have any specific questions? Our in-house <a href="/duynie-ingredients/company/interview-with-our-nutritionist/" title="Interview with our Nutritionist">nutritionist</a> would love to help you out.</p>

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