PANDEAN diet
PANDEAN is a method of pet food manufacture. It has been used in Australia, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden in the 1990s, and in the United States.[citation needed]
Principles
PANDEAN is an acronym for pasteurized, nutrient dense, all natural. Commonly used preservatives such as BHT, BHA, ethoxyquin, and sodium metabisulfite and artificial flavor are eliminated by the usage of refrigeration. These are still just guidelines and have not yet been adopted by any federal agencies.
Pasteurization is sometimes used in pet food manufacture. After this process, the product is quickly chilled, packaged, and stored in chillers to prevent spoilage. High levels of heat and pressure cause a decline in nutrient value and reduce the nutrient absorption level.[citation needed] Refrigeration is used instead of preservatives to prevent spoilage. The gentle cooking process also leaves a highly palatable natural flavor. However, the product often suffers a much shorter storage life compared to most pet food.[citation needed]
This diet is claimed by its inventors to be "nutrient dense". It includes fat soluble vitamins (A, 0, E, & K) and B vitamins. Minerals such as calcium and phosphorus are included to ensure strong bones and teeth, while iron and copper are used to maintain healthy red blood cells, and zinc is included for proper growth and healthy skin. However, the exact amount and volume of these nutrients are not stated.
The diet includes no preservatives, no artificial coloring additives, no glutens, no sugar, no digestive accelerants[clarification needed]. The primary ingredient is fresh meat. No grains or meat by-products are used in the ingredients.
Companies that use PANDEAN diet guidelines include Culinary Crossing Fresh Dog Food and Freshpet in the US, and VIP Pet Food in Australia.[citation needed]
External links
- The PANDEAN Diet by Dr. W. L. Cheuk
- PANDEAN Diet Palatability Review
- PANDEAN Principles Ensure a Healthy & Safe Diet for Dogs
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