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mainecoonpeg

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Re: Tiki cat

« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2008, 02:22:29 PM »

Not sure if this should go under the "Problems with Pet Food" thread but I sure have a problem with this!!!!
Sorbitol in TikiKat food Angry

Sorbitol

IUPAC name (2R,3S,4S,5S)-Hexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Identifiers
CAS number [50-70-4]
PubChem 82170
MeSH Sorbitol
SMILES OCC(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)CO
Properties
Molecular formula C6H14O6
Molar mass 182.17 g/mol
Density 1.489 g/cm³
Melting point 95 °C

Boiling point 296 °C

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references
Sorbitol, also known as glucitol, is a sugar alcohol that the body metabolises slowly. It is obtained by reduction of glucose changing the aldehyde group to an additional hydroxyl group hence the name sugar alcohol.

The "aldehyde group" Huh

Wondering out loud here...........aldehyde group mixing with melamine......... forming formaldehyde?

Wondering further out loud here................why the hell is sorbitol in cat food Angry

ETA: Lanai Luau is the flavor


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If cats could talk......They wouldn't

Tortie cats are like Almond Joys........Very sweet and a little nuts

EricV2

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Re: Tiki cat

« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2008, 07:15:54 PM »

For what it's worth (from Wikipedia):

Sorbitol’s safety is supported by numerous studies reported in the scientific literature. In developing the current U.S. food and drug regulation which affirms sorbitol as GRAS, the safety data were carefully evaluated by qualified scientists of the Select Committee on GRAS Substances selected by the Life Sciences Office of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). In the opinion of the Select Committee, there was no evidence demonstrating a hazard where sorbitol was used at current levels or at levels that might be expected in the future. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s regulation for sorbitol requires the following label statement for foods whose reasonably foreseeable consumption may result in the daily ingestion of 50 grams of sorbitol: “Excess consumption may have a laxative effect.”

The Joint Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has reviewed the safety data and concluded that sorbitol is safe. JECFA has established an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for sorbitol of “not specified,” meaning no limits are placed on its use. An ADI “not specified” is the safest category in which JECFA can place a food ingredient. JECFA’s decisions are often adopted by many small countries which do not have their own agencies to review food additive safety.

The Scientific Committee for Food of the European Union (EU) published a comprehensive assessment of sweeteners in 1985, concluding that sorbitol is acceptable for use, also without setting a limit on its use.


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mainecoonpeg

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Re: Tiki cat

« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2008, 11:22:14 AM »

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol.
Gives some people the runs if consumed in large quantity.

I personally don't think a sugar alcohol belongs in food for cats.
I plan to look for the 2 new chicken flavors, but I also plan to read the labels very carefully.

Cats also do not have taste buds that recognize "sweet"


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If cats could talk......They wouldn't

Tortie cats are like Almond Joys........Very sweet and a little nuts

Offy

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Re: Tiki cat

« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2008, 05:04:47 PM »

I tried the Ahi Tuna with Crab in Tuna Consomme today.
Scooter devoured it and so did Ling - they both love fish. So, both the fish lovers gave it a huge paws up.

I used to give fish about once a week but Ling just barfs most of them right back, but hasn't this one.. knock wood.

MK just isn't fond of fish (unless it's a "fish stick".. I'll post in toys since that is what that one ended up being)

I don't see corn flour or sorbitol in the ingredient label and the one posted on several websites is not as detailed as the can label.

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Hana Luau, Ahi Tuna w/ Crab in Tuna Consomme
Ingredients: Tuna, Crab, Tuna Broth, Sunflower seed oil, Dicalcium Phosphate, Fish oil, Choline chloride, Taurine, Vitamin E supplement, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A supplement, Potassium iodide
Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Fat (Min) 2.0%, Moisture 80.0%, Ash (Max) 2.5%, Crude Protein (Min) 13.0%, Crude Fat (Min) 2.0%, Crude Fiber (Max) 0.5%, Taurin (Min) 0.05


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StillGoingNutz

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Re: Tiki cat

« Reply #19 on: October 27, 2008, 06:30:39 AM »

My pet store just started carrying Tiki cat last week, I purchased all 8 flavors that the store carried to try. Any of the ones with chicken in did not pass the test SIGH.

There were 3 winners they were

Papeekeo : tuna and mackerel
Hana Luau: tuna and crab
Manna luau: tuna and prawns

please no criticism on all the tuna i worry enough on my own. But the girls gotta eat and they both are fish nuts always have been.


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