What determines the quality of a koi food?

There are many factors that determine the quality of a koi food, including:

  • The suitability of the overall formula of the diet, in relation to vitamin, mineral, protein, lipid, and carbohydrate levels.
  • The quality of ingredients used to achieve the formula, as they vary in terms of their bioavailability to the fish and the nutrients they contain.
  • The manufacturing processes used to turn the ingredients into a finished product. Advanced extrusion processes result in a more digestible and palatable product, which koi can eat and digest easily.
  • The way the product is packaged and stored, as certain nutrients (especially vitamins) are sensitive to heat, light, and air.
  • The amount of research and development behind the food, as this is essential for evaluating the actual performance of the diet and its benefits to the koi.
Tetra KoiExcellence is produced with all of these factors in mind. The diets are based on our extensive knowledge of koi nutrition, along with specific research and development trials to get the optimum formula for excellent condition and low waste. In addition, the diets are produced using high quality ingredients and advanced extrusion manufacturing. The finished product is packaged in resealable bags for freshness, designed to keep the food dry and to block out damaging natural light.

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