Table 2.
Composition of the experimental diets fed to rats. The nutrition components are expressed as g/1000 g.
| Ingredients | AIN-93G | Paigen’s Atherogenic Rodent Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Casein, 30 mesh | 200.00 | 75.00 |
| L-Cystein | 3.00 | 0 |
| Soy protein | 0 | 130.00 |
| DL-Methionine | 0 | 2.00 |
| Corn starch | 397.486 | 275.00 |
| Maltodextrin 10 | 132.00 | 150.00 |
| Sucrose | 100.00 | 30.00 |
| Cellulose, BW200 | 50.00 | 90.00 |
| Soy bean oil | 70.00 | 50.00 |
| t-Butylhydroquinone | 0.014 | 0 |
| Cocoa butter | 0 | 75.00 |
| Coconut oil 76 | 0 | 35.00 |
| Mineral mix S10001 | 35.00 | 35.00 |
| Calcium carbonate | 0 | 5.50 |
| Sodium chloride | 0 | 8.00 |
| Potassium citrate | 0 | 10.00 |
| Vitamin mix V10001 | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Choline bitartrate | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Cholesterol, USP | 0 | 12.50 |
| Sodium cholic acid | 0 | 5.00 |
| FD&C red dye #40 | 0 | 0.10 |
| Total (unit: g) | 1000 | 1000.1 |