What source provides the most concentrated protein?
Raw feeding allows owners to have more control over the ingredients in their pet’s food, particularly around avoiding additives or fillers in processed kibble. However, while raw meat is a popular choice for pet nutrition, it actually provides minimum concentrated animal protein which pets need for energy and vitality. Raw meat is 60-70% comprised of water, and only about 18% protein. It also comes with risks like bacterial contamination and potential nutritional imbalances.
By comparison, meat meal is a concentrated, dehydrated form of meat, often derived from beef, poultry, or other animals, offering a concentrated protein source – up to 65%. Hence, a quality grade Dried Beef (meat meal) can provide a stronger source of protein than the whole meat that it’s made from.
How Dried Beef is crafted . . .
Here at Taranaki Bio Extracts (TBE), our Dried Beef is crafted by taking beefy meat bones and offcuts supplied to us from select export-quality meat processing plants. These are cooked in a water bath to separate the meat fraction from the fat and bone. The separated meat fraction is then dried and milled into powder form. Our end product is a nutrient-rich powder which we call Dried Beef. It comes from 100% grass-fed cattle, is viscera free, and has high protein content. As an ingredient for pet nutrition products, it provides essential amino acids that pets need for muscle development, immune function, and overall health.
Is Dried Beef a meat by-product meal?
Dried Beef is not a meat by-product meal.
By-product meal is a common ingredient in many commercial pet foods. According to the Association of American Feed Control Officers (AAFCO) – the governing organisation over the North American petfood industry, meat by-product meal contains the “ground, rendered clean parts of the carcasses of slaughtered meat such as necks, feet and viscera, exclusive of feathers, hair, horns, teeth and hooves.”
In comparison Dried Beef does not contain any viscera or meat by-products, just regular beef meat.
The superior quality of grass-fed beef product . . .
At Taranaki Bio Extracts we source meaty beef bones and off-cuts from export quality, 100% grass-fed cattle for our Dried Beef. Grass-fed beef offers a richer flavour and denser nutrient profile. It’s especially healthful for active dog breeds requiring a diet that includes meat as the primary ingredient, to support energy levels.
Alongside superior nutritional value, grass-fed Dried Beef provides high quality and ethical sourcing. Our grass-fed meaty beef bones and off-cuts originate from ethical farms that prioritise animal welfare and sustainability:
- New Zealand grass-fed cattle are raised in open pastures 365 days a year.
- All of our raw materials are fully traceable. An electronic tracking system (NAIT) means movements of every farmed animal in the country are recorded, so our products can be traced back to origin.
- Hormone Growth Promotants (HGP’s) are virtually never used in New Zealand, and since 2015, there has been no recorded use in beef cattle
- New Zealand is among the lowest global users of antibiotics in cattle. Any use is only for animal health purposes, and is reported, with treated animals withheld from market for specified periods.
Dried Beef from Taranaki Bio Extracts . . .
Our Dried Beef is used as a primary ingredient in pet food and treat formulations because it provides a highly digestible, concentrated protein source that is stable, and can be stored easily. As an ingredient, it’s essential for ensuring that the pet food provides adequate protein and amino acids.
By choosing to partner with us, you’re supporting responsible and transparent sourcing practices, and ensuring your customers receive high quality ingredients in their beef dry petfood. To learn more about our sustainably sourced dried beef product please visit https://taranakibioextracts.com/product/dried-beef/
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