Why is there brown rice syrup in Petaluma?Updated 6 months ago

We use a very small amount of organic brown rice syrup (< 2% of total, or ¼ teaspoon per cup of food) to provide a balanced flavor and act as a humectant that helps the food retain moisture during baking.

Unlike conventional kibble that is made through a process called extrusion (rapid high-pressure cooking), our baked food is tasty straight out of the oven without spraying any flavors on top. To balance the natural bitterness of some of our proteins (eg. brewers yeast), we use a very small amount of sweetener to improve palatability without dramatically raising the glycemic index of the food. The small amount of brown rice syrup ensures that we are able to maintain moisture in the food as it holds water in the food that cannot be used by bacteria, which prevents spoilage.