Feed & Additive Magazine Issue 47 December 2024

ISSUE FOCUS 54 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2024 “Yeast extracts can enhance pet food palatability by drawing out savoury umami flavours with their naturally occurring glutamic acid and nucleotide profiles. Yeast extracts provide meaty and roasted notes that appeal to carnivorous pets more than grain-based flavours, ensuring animals enjoy their food and consume enough to get sufficient nutrients in their diet.” According to a recent report, the global pet food market size was valued at $120.87 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from $126.66 billion in 2024 to $193.65 billion by 2032, with premium products playing a significant role in this growth. Pet owners are now more invested in their pets' health and well-being, and are seeking food options that provide high nutritional benefits, and enhanced taste. This shift is pushing pet food manufacturers to focus not only on the nutritional content of their products but also on palatability to meet the demands of health-conscious owners. When it comes to animal feed and pet food, yeast has a variety of beneficial uses. From nucleotides for immune support to yeast extracts for palatability, there are a range of benefits for both the livestock and pet food industries. Yeast is used in animal feeds for two primary reasons: for growth and for immune support and palatability. They boost immune function and gut health, enhancing nutrient absorption and disease resistance, thereby promoting overall growth and health. IMPROVING GROWTH AND IMMUNE SUPPORT Beta-glucans and mannan-oligosaccharides, present within yeast cell walls, both have immune-supporting properties. Nucleotides, found within yeast extract, are involved in the development and maturation of immune cells. Incorporating dietary nucleotides into feed also helps to improve animal health along with supporting daily weight gain. Whilst nucleotides are produced naturally in the body through the process of synthesis, animals are often not able to produce enough when experiencing rapid growth. For this reason, adding yeast products to animal feed is an effective way to boost animal growth and enhance health. IMPROVING PALATABILITY Yeast extracts can enhance pet food palatability by drawing out savoury umami flavours with their naturally occurring glutamic acid and nucleotide profiles. Yeast extracts provide meaty and roasted notes that appeal to carnivorous pets more than grain-based flavours, ensuring animals enjoy their food and consume enough to get sufficient nutrients in their diet. THE ROLE OF YEAST EXTRACT IN PET FOOD IN IMPROVING IMMUNE HEALTH AND PALATABILITY Henning Gerstenkorn Business Development Manager, Animal Health Ohly

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