Pellet forming and binding
Holds ingredients together through extrusion and handling, for smooth, rounded pellets.
06 · Animal nutrition
Animal nutrition & pet food
Binding, expansion and texture for feed pellets and pet food
In aquafeed, Gaofeng's fish feed thickener is a starch-based binder: it gives pellets the right viscosity during forming, then helps them float, stay intact in water and break down at the right time. In cat and dog food, our pregelatinized and modified starches help dry kibble expand and hold its shape, keep gravies and jellies stable through retort sterilization in wet food, and give treats a firm, chewy bite.
Request sample & data sheetTypical products
- Floating and sinking fish feed
- Shrimp and crustacean feed
- Dry cat and dog food (extruded kibble)
- Wet pet food: cans, pouches, gravy and jelly
- Pet treats, chews and dental sticks
- Other formulated feed pellets
Recommended starch families
What the starch has to do
Buoyancy and timely disintegration
Fish feed floats, stays intact in water and breaks down when it should.
Kibble expansion and structure
Dry pet food puffs evenly, with consistent density and less breakage and fines.
Retort-stable gravy and jelly
Viscosity and gel that survive high-temperature sterilization in cans and pouches.
Texture in treats and chews
Binds and shapes treats for a firm, chewy texture.
Send us your formulation and process conditions.
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