Pet Food

Is Sorghum A Superfood For Modern Pet Food?

Sorghum’s use in pet food, primarily dog and cat foods, is on the rise as the companion animal industry demands high-quality ingredients to incorporate into their formulations. Sorghum boasts a low glycemic index, is naturally gluten free and non-GMO. Rich in antioxidants, sorghum has a measurable amount of dietary fiber and has a meaningful amount of minerals. Sorghum also has quality proteins when complemented with sources rich in lysine. Not to mention, sorghum processes well into pet food applications and is environmentally friendly. Sorghum is now being utilized by 15 pet food companies in more than 150 products. Read more information on sorghum’s application in pet food formulations.

Nutritious For Pets

Sorghum isn’t just a Non-GMO and gluten-free grain ingredient for pets, it’s also incredibly nutritious. It’s comparable to corn with higher protein and slightly lower fat content. Plus it’s easier to digest when compared to other grains.

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Brands Using Sorghum

Although this niche market is relatively small compared to larger livestock markets, sorghum provides a cost-competitive and nutritious feed ingredient for pet food companies who are using the grain for carbohydrate blends in dog and cat foods. Sorghum is now being utilized by 15 pet food companies in more than 130 products.

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Birds

Sorghum has a long-standing history of use in bird seed rations. The grain is unprocessed and used whole in bird seed mixtures. Typically, sorghum is favored by larger bird breeds. Sorghum has also become popular among game birds, namely quail and pheasants. Boasting health benefits for birds, the large red or white sorghum grain provides a high-quality ingredient for bird seed companies. Ongoing research is exploring sorghum’s use in the bird seed industry.