How is refined chicken fat different from regular chicken fat?
Our product is refined, and removes the “gunk” (salts, metals, bio materials) from standard chicken fat. This creates a much safer, stable and operationally efficient product.
Is Gold Shield™ more expensive?
Yes, there is a cost to refine our product and create all the benefits that come with it. Our customers say that the price difference is made up for by all the benefits. In real world application, Gold Shield Refined Chicken Fat can potentially IMPROVE your P&L.
How does Gold Shield™ reduce my risk of Salmonella contamination?
Our ingenious technology removes the FEED SOURCE for Salmonella. The “old way” was to add kill chemicals to minimize risk, but it is clear that this does not always work (30% of all recalls are because of Salmonella). We know that removing the risk at the start is the safest way, and our customers are very happy with the results.
How is it possible that I get more usable product with Gold Shield™ than other chicken fat?
We remove up to 5% of the raw materials we process. This is the water, waste, and gunk that many manufacturers receive with standard chicken fat. By removing this before you receive it, our product is up to 5% more valuable from the start…before the “benefits” are realized.
Why can I use less antioxidant with Gold Shield™ than I use with regular chicken fat?
We have proven studies (see our white paper HERE) that show our product is effective without the use of significant chemicals or antioxidants. While some brands spend up to $.10/LB for costly antioxidants, our product can save you money as we require far less. Gold Shield removes the non-fat impurities that are a part of rendered chicken fat. This includes the bio material, salts, metals and other gunk. Because this material contributes to the degrading of the product over time, removing it improves the stability of the ingredient, requiring less antioxidant and creating considerable savings.
Why is Gold Shield Refined Chicken Fat a sustainable choice?
Gold Shield Refined Chicken Fat is a sustainable choice because its 100% usable, contaminant-free, and produced with zero chemicals. Its clean refining process minimizes environmental impact in a 360˚ loop while supporting operational efficiency, and zero waste. Gold Shield Refined Chicken Fat helps you meet both sustainability and production goals without compromise.
Why are seed oils an unwise choice of fat for my pet food formulation?
Seed oils are resource-intensive fat sources that require significant farmland, water, and energy to produce. Their cultivation is often linked to deforestation, soil degradation, and chemical runoff, making them a less sustainable choice for pet food formulations. Seed oils are also far less desirable for any diet – human or pets. There is a real effort now to remove seed oils from the human diet for health reasons, and seed oils also lack some of the natural benefits of animal fats. Energy, palatability, skin, coat, and internal organ and cell health are all provided for by animal fats.
How can Gold Shield Refined Chicken Fat protect the integrity of my precise pet food formulation?
Gold Shield Refined Chicken Fat protects your formulation by reducing the need for additives and providing a clean, consistent ingredient from the start. Our refining process also removes virtually all of the trace metals naturally found in rendered fats. This means more precision for formulators by removing the “hidden” extras. Its high level of refinement removes spoilage-driving impurities, supporting shelf stability without relying on synthetic preservatives. The result is fewer variables, greater consistency, and a streamlined ingredient deck.
How can Gold Shield Refined Chicken Fat help my manufacturing operations?
Standard chicken fat often contains impurities that can clog equipment and disrupt production. Gold Shield Refined Chicken Fat is free of debris and contaminants, helping you avoid costly shutdowns, wasted product, and lost sales. It keeps your production lines running smoothly and your operations efficient.
