Why is rice gluten even used in pet food?
Overall, rice gluten provides a highly-digestible and very useful form of protein. When compared with other grain-based ingredients, high-quality rice gluten has many positive attributes as a pet food ingredient because it is highly digestible, high in protein, and a good energy source that helps pets with their digestion and immune systems. In addition to being an excellent protein source and having exceptional digestibility, high-quality rice gluten helps pets control gas (flatulence), reduce litter box odors, and improve their stool quality when compared with other grain-based ingredients. Also, Royal Canin Canada is reviewing all of its supplier relationships to ensure that we continue to provide your pets with the highest quality ingredients available. Prior to the recent issue with rice gluten from China, rice gluten (rice protein concentrate) has been a well-trusted and safe ingredient used by many responsible pet food manufacturers for decades. Effective immediately, Royal Cani
