Key Takeaways
- How potato-derived ingredients contribute to pet nutrition, digestibility, and grain-free formulation strategies
- The functional and processing advantages of potato starch and dried potato products in kibble and treat manufacturing
- Why Potato+ DH® offers a sustainable, cost-effective solution that improves starch gelatinization, binding, texture, and overall product performance
Who among us hasn’t had a craving for fries, mashed potatoes, or a perfectly crisp wedge? Potatoes have long been a staple of the human diet, but their value extends well beyond the dinner table. In pet food, potato-derived ingredients are increasingly recognized for their nutritional, functional, and processing benefits, particularly as demand for grain-free and specialty formulations continues to rise.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) currently recognizes multiple potato-derived ingredients in pet food, including Dried Potato Products, Potato Starch, and Potato Protein (AAFCO, 2026). Each offers unique formulation advantages, but when thoughtfully combined, these components can deliver even greater value.
This is where Potato+ DH® comes in.
Containing both dried potato products and potato starch, Potato+ DH® combines the nutritional complexity of whole potato ingredients with the exceptional functional performance of purified starch. The result is a versatile, sustainable, and cost-effective ingredient designed to improve both pet nutrition and manufacturing efficiency.
