The value of this food product is based on the protein content. Protein is measured chemically by the presence of nitrogen. This chemical melamine, which has no place in a human or pet food product, is inserted into the product to show more nitrogen and make it a more valuable shipment. It could be economic fraud.
Durbin explains the potential economic motives behind the contamination of pet food with melamine.
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