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Composition of experimental diets.
| Ingredient | AP (g·kg-1) | Biomass (g·kg-1) | Pectin (g·kg-1) | Control (g·kg-1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casein | 178 | 171 | 196 | 200 |
| Sucrose | 232 | 232 | 232 | 232 |
| Corn starch | 325 | 290 | 374 | 420 |
| Corn oil | 67 | 59 | 70 | 70 |
| Fiber source | 140 | 190 | 70 | 20 |
| Vitamin mix* | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Salt mix* | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| DL-methionine | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cholesterol | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
*Vitamin Mix and Mineral Mix – Standard AIN recommendations.
Protein and lipid content was matched for all diets.
