A few carbohydrate adjusted formulas are shown below.
Please contact us
for additional formulas of this nature or for more information
about altering the carbohydrate profile of a
diet.
Formula Examples:
TD.89247 60% Fructose
Diet
TD.86489
Diet with Adjusted Sucrose/Cornstarch
TD.96348
Diet (20% Lactose, 2% Ca, 1.25% P)
TD.98090
70% Carbohydrate Diet
TD.96355
Ketogenic Diet (almost no carbohydrate)
Carbohydrates often make up the majority (by weight and % kcal)
of custom research diets, with the exception of higher fat diets.
Commonly used carbohydrate sources include sucrose, cornstarch and
maltodextrin. Other sources include fructose, dextrose (glucose),
dextrin, and lactose. Maltodextrin is enzymatically derived from
cornstarch to have shorter glucose polymers and is helpful in
pelleting high fat diets and in diets where cornstarch exceeds
sucrose.
Sucrose is a part of most formulas, often making up 10% of the diet
or more. This likely adds to the palatability of the diet. The
carbohydrate profile of a diet can be manipulated, although some
mixtures may not pellet. There are also diets with very little
carbohydrate, thus containing high amounts of fat and/or
protein.
Cellulose (fiber) is part of many formulas and while not required
by rodents, is considered beneficial. It can also be used to make
formulas with differing macronutrient profiles isocaloric.
For general information, please contact us at tekladinfo@harlan.com.
For technical questions, please contact us at askanutritionist@harlan.com.