The pet food industry is evolving rapidly, driven by a surge in consumer awareness and demand for high-quality, natural nutrition for companion animals. Pet parents are no longer just buyers—they’re informed caretakers seeking the best for their pets. As a result, the market is shifting toward premium, clean-label, and sustainable pet food solutions.
With this shift comes a new challenge: how to maintain product freshness and stability without compromising the natural integrity of ingredients.
One of the biggest threats to pet food stability is oxidation, which affects key ingredients like animal fats, vegetable oils, protein meals, pigments, and fat-soluble vitamins. These components are highly sensitive to degradation, leading to rancidity, loss of nutritional value, and deterioration of sensory properties such as taste and smell.
Oxidation not only reduces shelf life, but also undermines the overall quality and appeal of the final product. For manufacturers committed to natural formulations, finding effective alternatives to synthetic antioxidants is critical.
Oxabiol®: natural protection backed by science for pet food
BTSA’s solution is Oxabiol®, a line of natural antioxidants derived from tocopherols. Specifically developed for the pet food industry, Oxabiol® is 100% feed-grade and FAMI-QS certified, making it a safe and powerful option for protecting sensitive raw materials.
Key benefits of Oxabiol® include:
- Prevents rancidity in fats, oils, and protein meals.
- Preserves sensory properties like flavor and aroma.
- Extends shelf life naturally and effectively.
- Ideal for clean-label and natural pet food products.
In addition to its product line, BTSA offers oxidation studies using Rancimat and Rapidoxy technologies. These tests are tailored to different ingredient matrices, such as oils and flours, helping manufacturers optimize their formulations and validate antioxidant performance.
A clean-label future in pet food starts with natural antioxidants
As the industry continues to move toward natural, sustainable, and functional nutrition, solutions like Oxabiol® help bridge the gap between performance and clean-label integrity. Pet food manufacturers now have the opportunity to deliver premium products with improved stability, enhanced shelf life, and the natural appeal today’s pet owners expect.
Learn more about how Oxabiol® can support your next formulation.
