Cell-Cultivated Products in Pet Food
A New Protein Source for Complete and Complementary Pet Diets
The most important factor in feeding our pets is giving them a complete and balanced diet, appropriate for their species and life-stage. In this factsheet we discuss a novel protein source which can be used as a pet food ingredient.1
When used as a pet food ingredient, cell-cultivated products can contribute to nutritious and palatable products. While not yet available at scale, cell-cultivated products could eventually offer an alternative for pet owners who prefer to feed their pets animal proteins without the use of conventional livestock production.
WHAT ARE CELL-CULTIVATED PRODUCTS AND HOW ARE THEY MADE?
Cell-cultivated products are a type of animal tissue that’s grown from cells rather than obtained from conventionally farmed animals. Instead of feeding animals to grow and produce meat and other animal tissues, the nutrients are fed directly to the animal cells in a controlled environment, allowing them to multiply and grow independently.
Find out more about the production of cell-cultivated products for pet food applications by downloading the factsheet!