SPECIAL STORY 60 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2023 chicory root fibres can help to maintain the healthy condition of a pet’s body. Additionally, since inulin-type fructans are non-digestible carbohydrates and dietary fibres, they do not trigger a rise in postprandial blood glucose or insulin concentrations. As a result, they support blood sugar management in dogs. What’s more, studies in dogs have shown that feeding them with chicory prebiotics can allow for a lower blood sugar response after a meal and this benefit can extend to a subsequent meal taken hours later, even if that meal doesn’t include chicory root fibres; which is called the second meal effect. Pet food producers can also combine isomaltulose and chicory root fibres in their formulations to take advantage of the ingredients’ complementary benefits for maintaining normal weight and metabolic health. QUALITY PRODUCTION BENEO produces its functional carbohydrates, including isomaltulose, and chicory root fibres in state-of-the-art and food-certified processing plants, which enables the highest product quality to be continuously guaranteed. Also, the non-GMO sugar beets and chicory roots are sourced from farmers in close proximity to the production sites. Isomaltulose as well as Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose are natural ingredients which are acknowledged as feed materials in the EU. They are suitable for use in both dry and wet pet foods, or in snacks. With more and more companion animals struggling with being overweight or obese, it is no wonder that pet food producers are turning to functional ingredients, such as BENEO’s, to help owners resolve these issues. By choosing the right ones, it is now possible to support weight and blood sugar management in pets more naturally, whilst supporting their long-term health. BENEO source references for this article are available on request. About Dr Maygane Ronsmans Dr Maygane Ronsmans holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine and a PhD in Veterinary Sciences. After working for a few years at an international biotech company, she joined the BENEO Animal Nutrition Department in 2019 as Product Manager. In this role she is responsible for offering technical support regarding BENEO’s products and co-products for customers and colleagues in animal nutrition markets worldwide. BENEO is active in Petfood, Aquafeed and Livestock Nutrition markets.
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