Allergies

Addressing adverse food reactions in cats, Nestlé Purina introduced a patented hypoallergenic soya protein diet. Adverse food reactions occur when protein antigens infiltrate a cat’s gut, causing an immune-based response. Using a molecular modification process, Nestlé Purina hydrolysed and purified soya protein, thus creating a highly concentrated, quality protein of reduced molecular weight. Since the hydrolysed soya protein has a reduced molecular weight, it is able to move through the gut without the cat’s immune system recognising it, and thus minimising allergic response.