What is Melamine?

So what is this thing called "Melamine"?, you may asked.

For the layman, this is a simplified explanation of what I researched:

Melamine is a nitrogen-based compound used in industrial and commercial plastics. This chemical can cause kidney damage. This toxic substance was found in pet food in May 2007 which was exported to the US and Canada from China.

Melamine, by far is the best candidate to give a product an artificial high protein content, because it is high in nitrogen (66% by weight), non volatile (does not explode) and dirt cheap. It is an adulterated low quality wheat gluten used to pass off as high protein.in an effort by unscrupulous manufacturers to market their products.

So there you are.... now you know I hope all of us will be more aware and be careful on what we buy to feed our family...