NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE October 2023 91 Alltech introduced Microbuild™, a prebiotic fiber for gut health to support a healthy microbiome in pets. According to the company's statement, Microbuild is an innovative prebiotic that nurtures gut health and overall well-being. Even during bacterial challenges, Microbuild works to increase microbial diversity in the gut, boosting the animal’s natural defenses. “Helping our pets build gut health, immunity and well-being is our goal at Alltech,” said Kami Grandeen, companion animal sales manager for North America. “We are excited to launch this nutritional technology that helps pets build a healthy and diverse microbiome, and pet owners will see the difference in their pets’ health.” Proper functioning of the intestine is a key factor in health and longevity. Microbuild harnesses the power of prebiotics, specialized fibers that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Improved fiber digestibility aids in both nutrient absorption and intestinal integrity and contributes to the development of a healthy immune system. Microbuild is based on the leading-edge science of nutrigenomics, which studies the unique relationship between genetics and nutrition. Its specific yeast strain, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, has been specifically selected by Alltech scientists for maximum efficacy in promoting intestinal health. Read more>> Symrise unveiled a dry pet food pilot production facility in Elven, France. The facility aims at bolstering the global leadership of Symrise in pet food by producing high-value solutions that enhance the well-being of pets and the satisfaction of pet owners. The pilot production line is equipped to meet internal research and development requirements while also assisting customers with their own processes. With this new capability, Symrise brings customers a comprehensive support that includes market insights, R&D, understanding of dry pet food production process, measurement of palatability performance, and laboratory studies. This setup provides flexibility, allowing for the exploration of a wide range of factors. The experts can study how the kibble production process and the matrix itself impact pet food palatability, pet nutrition and the efficiency of pet food protection solutions. The project sets itself apart by the conception of the pilot plant. It integrates the entire dry pet food production chain – from raw material preparation to coating, extrusion and kibble drying. At every stage of production, Symrise can employ cutting-edge equipment to study a wide variety of parameters that influence kibble formulation and the production process. Alexis Peuto, Innovative Technology R&D Manager Symrise Pet Food, emphasized the significance of this facility, stating: “From an R&D perspective, this new facility brings additional possibilities for our teams. They can directly study the kibble matrix and its production process. This way, they get a full understanding of how our palatability, pet nutrition and pet food solutions interact with kibbles of standard to premium to super premium positionings”. Read more>> Alltech launches new prebiotic fiber for gut health Symrise unveils dry pet food pilot production line
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