2016 research by the US market research company Nielsen, found that 95% of US pet owners considered their pets as members of the family. This means that pet owners or pet parents now have greater expectations when it comes to what they feed their pets. A concept that many pet parents believe in is the…
Nutritional Information Peas are made up of 73% carbohydrates, 26% protein, and 1% fat. In fact, as a vegetable, peas have exceptionally high protein content. Peas are also a great source dietary fiber, iron, potassium, copper, and manganese. The iron in peas is necessary for your dog’s production of hemoglobin, which helps to carry oxygen…
Peas are a natural palatable ingredient for dogs. Studies by Dr. Keith Behnke at Kansas State University revealed dogs preferred diets containing peas (15% of diet) versus control diets by a ratio of 3,8:1. In other work, first approach, first taste and concumption data for dog foods containing 12,5% peas did not differ significantly from…
Whole yellow pea flour could be used to create low-GI foods with similar sensory characteristics to whole wheat flour, according to a new study from the Journal of Food Science. There are several reasons why pulses hold particular appeal for food manufacturers: They are readily available, low-cost, and provide dietary benefits, being low in fat,…
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