Low-temperature baked cat food - Pet food production Machine

As pets increasingly become family members, consumers are placing higher demands on the nutrition, safety, and raw material quality of pet food. The nutrient loss caused by traditional high temperature extrusion processes has led to a sustained increase in market demand for "low-temperature baked pet food," "high-fresh-meat pet food," and "premium natural cat food." Based on this trend, low-temperature baked pet food production lines have become an important option for pet food manufacturers to upgrade their processes and expand into the high-end pet food market.

1. What is a low-temperature baked pet food production line?

(1) Raw material mixing system: used for mixing grain substitutes, fresh meat paste, and single animal protein.

(2) Vacuum fresh meat injection system: increases the proportion of fresh meat added.

(3) Cold pressing forming machine: maintains the nutritional structure of raw materials without damage.

(4) Low temperature baking oven: precise temperature control and slow cooking.

(5) Multi-layer drying equipment: precise control of moisture.

(6) Automatic weighing and packaging machine: this process is different from traditional puffed grains, does not rely on high temperature and high pressure for instant puffing, and makes the raw materials more authentic, fresher, and more nutritious.

2. Advantages of low-temperature baking technology

Baking equipment achieves higher standards of nutrient retention through precise temperature control and long-term slow baking. Its core advantages include:

(1) High addition of fresh meat and high animal protein: Meeting the natural needs of carnivorous cats such as Ragdolls, British Shorthairs, American Shorthairs, Siamese, and Maine Coons, providing a higher quality amino acid profile.

(2) Grain-free and hypoallergenic formula, suitable for sensitive stomachs: Utilizing ingredients such as cassava, peas, and sweet potatoes to replace grains, it is more suitable for cats with sensitive constitutions such as British Shorthairs and Ragdolls.

(3) Higher nutrient density and more complete ingredient retention: Low-temperature cold pressing reduces the loss of vitamins, prebiotics, and fatty acids, making the cat food easier to digest and absorb.

(4) More prominent natural aroma and improved palatability: Compared to the oil-sprayed flavoring of extruded food, baked food enhances its appeal to picky cats through its natural baking aroma.

3. Which pet food products are suitable for baking production lines?

This production line is widely used in high-end cat food, high-end dog food, functional pet food, grain-free formula, high-fresh-meat staple food, and natural baked snacks. It is suitable for: Ragdoll cat food, British Shorthair adult cat food, American Shorthair kitten food, Maine Coon high-energy formula, hypoallergenic food for pets with sensitive stomachs, and complete natural baked cat food.

4. Why do high-end pet food companies choose to produce baked pet food?

Compared to traditional dry/kibble pet food production lines, low-temperature baked pet food production lines, although more expensive, have significant advantages in market competition:

(1) Meets the current mainstream consumer demand for "natural, healthy, and scientific feeding"

(2) Aligns with the product positioning of high-end pet food brands

(3) Enhances product differentiation and strengthens brand premium

(4) Easier to gain attention on social media, cross-border e-commerce, and offline channels

Therefore, baked pet food technology is becoming an important direction for pet food manufacturers to upgrade their technology and improve product quality.

5. Towards a Healthier Future for Pet Food

Low-temperature baking production lines are not only an upgrade to pet food processing equipment, but also a key indicator of the industry's shift towards "high-freshness, high-nutrition, low-allergenic, and natural" products. Shandong Arrow Machinery's independently developed pet food baking production line, with its advanced temperature control technology, intelligent automation system, and superior nutrient retention, provides manufacturers with a strong competitive edge in entering the high-end pet food market.