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“mainstream pet-food manufacturers blend animal fats and meals with soy and wheat grains and add vitamins and minerals. This yields a cheap, nutritious pellet that no one wants to eat.” quote by Mary Roach
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““mainstream pet-food manufacturers blend animal fats and meals with soy and wheat grains and add vitamins and minerals. This yields a cheap, nutritious pellet that no one wants to eat.””

Mary Roach

About This Quote

Source Book: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach, 2004

Pet food is made from cheap, nutritionally adequate ingredients that are unappealing, highlighting a gap between nutrition and palatability.

In simple terms: Cheap nutrition, poor taste.

Key Takeaway

Balance nutrition with appeal.

Themes

nutrition food science consumer behavior

Mood

analytical critical

Type

informative advice

When to use this quote

  • pet owners
  • manufacturers
  • veterinarians
  • dietitians

Key Concepts

cost efficiency taste perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do manufacturers prioritize cost over taste?
  • How can pet food be both nutritious and palatable?
A Different Perspective

Low-quality ingredients may affect animal health.

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