The invention of kibble transformed the pet food industry & quickly become the main stay of pet food on the market for our pets because it’s cheap & easy
All of these carbohydrate-heavy foods are easy to source, cheaper per kcal than protein or fat, and have a starch consistency which holds kibble together so it can be heat-processed. The products is then smoked to add meat based flavouring & preservatives to prolong its shelf life
Some will add food dyes to give an attractive colour & additives or synthetic vitamin/ mineral to cover back the nutrient loss during the heat processing
