Why dried egg is the ideal pet food ingredient
As pet food formulators seek ingredients that combine nutritional quality, sustainability and consumer appeal, dried egg is emerging as a versatile solution.
Naturally adapted to nourish developing chicks, eggs contain all the basic elements for life: high-quality protein, valuable fat and unique bioactive compounds. These same properties make egg a valuable ingredient for pet food, providing both nutritional and functional benefits.
Egg protein is highly digestible and offers an excellent amino acid profile, essential lipids and important vitamins. It also delivers antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that help support immunity, growth and overall health.
Nuvin’s dried egg ingredients
Nuvin’s Ovalin™ whole egg and OvaBind® egg-based binder concentrate the benefits of fresh egg and deliver strong formulating and marketing advantages, all in convenient, sustainable label-friendly form.
Nuvin egg ingredients are sourced from unused side streams of human food manufacturing, contributing to a circular food system that addresses protein scarcity while avoiding competition with human nutrition.
Gentle spray drying and pasteurization transform these raw materials into high-quality, versatile ingredients. The process retains all the properties of fresh eggs while ensuring standardization, stability and safety.
With protein levels up to 80% and fat content exceeding 50%, Nuvin dried egg offers a valuable toolbox for formulators. Its unique protein profile helps balance variability in other ingredients, serving as a quality “insurance” protein.
High levels of essential amino acids mean it can be used at lower dosages than a formula’s main raw materials. Low ash levels (below 6%) make inclusion easy without exceeding calcium and phosphorus limits, and its gentle nature suits pets with sensitive digestion.
From a manufacturing standpoint, Nuvin egg brings significant practical advantages. Powdered, granulated or pelleted forms can be blended with other dry ingredients without special equipment.
When handled properly, dried egg has a shelf life of up to 24 months – ideal for storage, transportation and formulation efficiency.
Consumer perception
As pet owners become more ingredient-conscious, expectations around quality and sourcing are rising. Among all alternatives to traditional protein sources, dried egg stands out for its high acceptance: surveys in North America and Europe show that over 80% of dog and cat owners would feed egg protein – more than vegetable or insect proteins.
Highly nutritious, functional, easy to use, sustainably sourced and trusted by consumers – that’s why Nuvin dried egg is the ideal pet food ingredient.
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