The green-tripe discussion following Gwen's post and Alpha's on
nutrition lead into a long standing pursuit.
How do you reproduce the effects of stomach acid on vegetables? I've
wondered about soaking ground veggies in digestive enzymes before adding
them to your dogs' rations. Do you think that would increase the
availability of nutrients? What would you use to mimic the effects of
digestion?

(Chris) wrote in news:26868-40488995-87@storefull-
3137.bay.webtv.net:

What would you use to mimic the effects of
digestion?

Start with a solution of hydrochloric acid. Check the web for guidelines on
the proper ratio of HCl to water to mimic the conditions, and for the right
pH. You won't exactly mimic it because of the presence of other stuff in
the gut too, like potassium, but you can get an idea.

Cate

(Chris) wrote in news:26868-40488995-87@storefull-
3137.bay.webtv.net:

What would you use to mimic the effects of
digestion?

Start with a solution of hydrochloric acid. Check the web for guidelines on
the proper ratio of HCl to water to mimic the conditions, and for the right
pH. You won't exactly mimic it because of the presence of other stuff in
the gut too, like potassium, but you can get an idea.

Cate

(Chris) wrote in news:26868-40488995-87@storefull-
3137.bay.webtv.net:

What would you use to mimic the effects of
digestion?

Start with a solution of hydrochloric acid. Check the web for guidelines on
the proper ratio of HCl to water to mimic the conditions, and for the right
pH. You won't exactly mimic it because of the presence of other stuff in
the gut too, like potassium, but you can get an idea.

Cate

(Chris) wrote in news:26868-40488995-87@storefull-
3137.bay.webtv.net:

What would you use to mimic the effects of
digestion?

Start with a solution of hydrochloric acid. Check the web for guidelines on
the proper ratio of HCl to water to mimic the conditions, and for the right
pH. You won't exactly mimic it because of the presence of other stuff in
the gut too, like potassium, but you can get an idea.

Cate