Table 1.
Composition of diets according to the American Institute of Nutrition’s Recommendations for Laboratory Rodents
| Ingredients (g/Kg) | AIN-93M | AIN-93M-AG |
|---|---|---|
| Casein | 140 | 190 |
| Cornstarch | 620 | 250 |
| Sucrose | 100 | 100 |
| Soybean oil | 40 | 40 |
| Lard | - | 320 |
| Fiber | 50 | 50 |
| Vitamin mixture* | 10 | 10 |
| Mineral mixture* | 35 | 35 |
| Cystine | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Antioxidants | 0.008 | 0.008 |
| Choline | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Total grams | 1.000 | 1.000 |
AIN-93M (American Institute of Nutrition, maintenance diet for adult rodents), AIN-93M-AG (American Institute of Nutrition, high-fat diet).
*
The mixture of vitamins and minerals complied with the recommendations for AIN-93.