Humectant
Humectants are used to preserve the water content in semi-moist dog food and treats during processing. They bind to the water to make it unavailable for bacterial growth.
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Humectants commonly used in dog food include high fructose corn syrup, salt, propylene glycol, glycerol, sorbitol, and other polyols.
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Glycerin and other types of humectants are important ingredients in semi-moist products to maintain a chewy texture while also controlling water activity to optimize product quality.
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