The Importance of Minerals for Dogs and Cats and Their Effects During Extrusion Process and Shelf Life
For a diet to be deemed complete and balanced, it needs to encompass all the essential nutrients necessary to fulfill the unique nutritional requirements of each species.
The formulation of foods involves ingredients that supply all essential nutrients, categorized into groups:
Macronutrients comprise proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and fibers;
Micronutrients are represented by minerals and vitamins.
Moreover, a food may contain ingredients in its formulation with functional properties, providing additional benefits to the animals.
From a nutritional standpoint, minerals are essential inorganic elements for the development and maintenance of the organism.
Minerals can be categorized according to their biological role and/or content found in animal tissues, playing numerous crucial roles in the organism, such as:
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