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Extrusion vs Quality Oven-Baking
Most companies prepare their food by steaming it as quickly as possible,
usually less than 3 minutes, then extruding it under extreme pressure
through a metal die (steam extrusion process). This process expands the food with air creating a
uniform shape. This method does not produce the highly digestible food that
the baking process creates. Also, this extruded food
(cooked in a very short time) is usually almost "raw" and requires the
addition of what many nutritionist feel are harmful chemical preservatives
(Ethoxyquin [illegal for use in human food], BHA, and BHT) to maintain a
reasonable shelf life. These chemical preservatives may be associated with
dry skin, allergic reactions, dental disease, poor health and degenerative
organ-dysfunction.
Oven Baking Process
In our oven baking process, a small 2 inch size biscuit
is baked - moving slowly through the oven - then broken in smaller, irregular
kibble ranging in size from tiny morsels to about 1/2 an inch. The smaller
morsels are important, as they will digest very quickly in the dog's system
helping create immediate nutritional value for your pet.
The larger, crunch
kibble naturally cleans teeth, exercises the gums and freshens breath. Since the food is concentrated, there is more value with less food
consumed. Feeding over-baked foods require 20-25% less food than
steam-extruded foods. Pet owners will find fewer odors and stool clean up.
By feeding Flint River Ranch quality products,
you will be able to see the difference in your pets, health, skin, coat, energy level and quality
life-style Grain
Whole wheat and selected parts of the wheat berry are used as our base
grain. Wheat grains are not only more digestible than corn, it is one of
the most nutritionally balanced cereal grains. It is an easy-to-digest
source of carbohydrates, fiber, and energy. A combination of grains, like
a combination of meat, is better than just one source. Low quality fillers
like wood fiber, corn cobs, peanut hulls, cottonseed, straw, soy beans or
citrus pulp are not found in Flint River Ranch products.
Meat
Chicken meat is our base meat source, with the addition of lamb and a
small amount of fish. There are no rendered by-products, intestines,
heads, feet or feathers in our formulas. The amino acids provided by the
meats are the basic building blocks of muscle, skin, coat, bone, blood and
the immune system.
Vitamins and Minerals
Our minerals are chelated; bonded with amino acids (protein); highly
effective in providing metabolic absorption. Our products are preserved
with a combination of mixed Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and Ascorbic Acid
(Vitamin C). No harmful chemicals are used.
Flax
The different proteins in flax provide a high proportion base of
unsaturated essential fatty acids and dietary fiber. Flax is recognized
for it's potential in reducing the risk of some chronic diseases; it helps
improve thickness and sheen of hair coat. It provides a great benefit to
oven-baked food as it resists oxidation from the baking process and
improves product shelf life.
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