YEAST EXTRACTS::Prebiotic, supporting gut health and anti-allergenic

摘要

Yeast is a product that is regularly discussed in the pet food industry and this article will point out the benefits of different yeast products. Some yeasts have a prebiotic effect and support gut health. Other yeasts are an excellent anti-allergenicprotein source.Brewers' yeastBrewers' yeast is regularly used in pet food. This yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, is used in the brewery process. Brewers' yeast is well-known as a palatability enhancer and as an ingredient rich in B-vitamins and minerals. Brewers' yeast is a source of good quality protein, with a level of approximately 40% protein, and it contains nine of the essential amino acids needed by dogs. Brewers' yeast is a well-known ingredient with many nutritional benefits for dogs and cats. Availability of brewers' yeast can be problematic, therefore molasses yeast is a good alternative. Molasses yeast is also Saccharomyces cerevisiae, but it is derived from sugar cane molasses fermentation obtained during the ethanol production process.