Pet Food Palatability Evaluation: A Review of Standard Assay Techniques and Interpretation of Results with a Primary Focus on Limitations

Animals

Gregory C. Aldrich¹  Kadri Koppel²  Edgar Chambers³ 

[1] Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA; E-Mail:;Sensory Analysis Center, Department of Human Nutrition, Kansas State University, 1310 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502, USA;Department of Grain Science and Industry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA; E-Mail

关键词: acceptance;    palatability;    pet food;    preference;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ani5010043

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Palatability of pet foods is typically measured using a single-bowl or a two-bowl test. While these tests give a general understanding of the liking or preference of one food over another, opportunities exist for further method development.

The pet food industry continues to grow steadily as a result of new innovative products. Quality control and product development tests for pet foods are typically conducted through palatability testing with dogs and cats. Palatability is the measure of intake of a food that indicates acceptance or the measure of preference of one food over another. Pet food palatability is most commonly measured using a single-bowl or a two-bowl assay. While these tests answer some questions about the animals’ perception of the food, there are many limitations as well. This review addresses some of these limitations and indicates opportunities for future research.

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