СПОСОБ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА КОРМА ДЛЯ ЖИВОТНЫХ ИЛИ КОРМОВОГО ПРОДУКТА И ПРОДУКТ, ПОЛУЧАЕМЫЙ ДАННЫМ СПОСОБОМ

Данное изобретение относится к способу производства корма для животных или кормового продукта, предусматривающего стадии: получения, по меньшей мере, одного первого потока материала и, по меньшей мере, одного второго потока материала; диспергирования второго потока материала в первом потоке материала слоями в устройстве, по меньшей мере, для частичного неполного смешивания первого и второго потоков материала, таким образом, чтобы второй поток материала распределялся в первом потоке материала в виде вкраплений размером от 0,3 мм до 8 мм, выгрузки первого потока материала, содержащего второй поток материала в виде вкраплений через выпускное отверстие, и отверждения первого потока материала, содержащего второй поток материала в виде вкраплений. Использование заявленного изобретения позволяет упростить производство кормов для животных, а также получить корм, который имеет внешний вид оригинального куска мяса или рыбы, при этом корм получают из мелких кусков мяса или рыбы, или мясоподобных или ...

CHITIN OLIGOMER COMPOSITION AND/OR CHITOSAN OLIGOMER COMPOSITION, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A chitin oligomer composition and/or chitosan oligomer composition in which the content of oligomers having a degree of polymerization of 3 to 10 is 60% or higher; and a process for producing the oligomer composition(s). The process comprises mixing hydrofluoric acid, another hydrohalogenic acid, or an acid of either with a chitin-based and/or chitosan-based material.

ПИЩЕВОЙ ПРОДУКТ, ИМИТИРУЮЩИЙ КУСОЧКИ НАТУРАЛЬНОЙ МЯСНОЙ МЯКОТИ, И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Настоящее изобретение относится к мясной промышленности, а именно к мясным изделиям, предназначенным для питания, в первую очередь, домашних животных, в частности кошек и собак, или иных животных, в рационе которых предусмотрено натуральное мясо, а более конкретно к пищевому продукту, имитирующему кусочки натурального мяса, и к способу его производства. Согласно настоящему изобретению раскрыт пищевой продукт, имитирующий кусочки натуральной мясной мякоти, согласно изобретени, одна из поверхностей каждого из кусочков имеет явно выраженную структуру, аналогичную структуре поперечно-полосатой мышечной ткани натурального мяса. Раскрыт также способ производства указанного пищевого продукта.

Process for the production of a meat-like product

The present invention relates generally to food, pet food and feed products, particularly to the production of a meat product made from a minced and/or emulsified mixture, having a meatlike appearance and texture and products so produced.

NOUVEAUX PRODUITS RICHES EN PROTEINES ET LEURS APPLICATIONS

LA PRESENTE INVENTION CONCERNE, EN TANT QUE PRODUIT NOUVEAU, UN LYOPHILISAT D'ASTICOTS UTILISABLE NOTAMMENT DANS LES ALIMENTS POUR ANIMAUX ET LES FUMURES EN AGRICULTURE ...

PROCEDE DE TRANSFORMATION DE DECHETS ORGANIQUES EN ENGRAIS ET EN PROTEINES

PROCEDE DE TRANSFORMATION DE DECHETS ORGANIQUES EN ENGRAIS ET EN PROTEINES. IL CONSISTE A UTILISER UNE SOUCHE DE VERS EPIGES DE TYPE EISENIA FETIDA ANDREI RENDUE RESISTANTE, POUR DECOMPOSER DU LISIER DE PORC. APPLICATION EN AGRICULTURE.

FORMED JERKY TREATS FORMULATION AND METHOD

Pet treats and methods of manufacturing pet treats comprising unprocessed meats arc disclosed. The unprocessed meats are not extruded, ground, emulsified, liquefied, partially liquefied, or made into a powder. The unprocessed meats may be combined with natural and/or un-natural binding agents and may also be combined with natural and/or un-natural preservatives. The combination may be formed into shapes in which the pieces, bits, and/or parts of the unprocessed; meat may, or may not, be visible within the production product, yet contained within.

MOLDED MEAT JERKY

A molded animal chew toy including a resin, a fluid such as water, and meat jerky, particularly chicken jerky, is provided. Processes for forming such resin/water/jerky composition into shapes by direct injection molding, including a desired screw design, are also disclosed.

PET FOOD COMPOSITION

Disclosed is a composition and method which facilitate increased incorporation of meat into a dry food product, such as an extruded pet food kibble. Products made by incorporating the composition provide increased resistance to breakage, excellent palatability, and increased nutritional value.

MEAT EMULSION PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

Meat emulsion products and methods for producing meat emulsion products that have realistic fiber definition. The meat emulsion products comprise a protein, a fat, and a plurality of colors and/or textures. The meat emulsion products further comprise a plurality of linear strands of fiber-like material affording the meat emulsion product a realistic meat-like appearance.

ANTI-AGING FOODS FOR COMPANION ANIMALS

The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age related conditions in animals, particularly in companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a vegetable source, a fruit source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, egg protein, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of millet, brewers rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of carrots, spinach, tomato pomace, and combinations thereof, wherein the fruit source is citrus pulp.

ANTI-AGING FOODS FOR COMPANION ANIMALS

The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age related conditions in animals, particularly in non human companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, and a vegetable source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, pea protein concentrate, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of brown rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, and the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of beet pulp, tomato pomace, broccoli powder and combinations thereof.

AVIAN FEED

The present invention provides an attractive bird feed and a method of increasing the attractiveness of bird feed. The bird feed may be mixed with animal digests. Other components such as yeast may also be incorporated.

PROCESS FOR PREPARING A MEAT AND CARBOHYDRATE BASED COMPOSITION FOR CONSUMPTION BY FELINES

A process for preparing a feline pet food composition comprising a meat based material having an essentially solid mass that assumes the shape of its container and the feline pet food composition prepared using the process. The pet food composition is characterized as having meat particles with a moisturized appearance and visually recognizable discrete food particles upon slicing the pet food mass after removal from a container.

Method for producing a meat emulsion product

FOOD PRODUCT SIMULATING PIECES OF NATURAL MEAT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS: COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT

Process for preparing a dry feed mixture for manufacturing moist petfoods

LAYERED CANNED PET FOOD

METHOD TO MANUFACTURE A BIOTECHNICAL PRODUCT LOWERING THE CHOLESTEROL LEVEL IN BLOOD

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM OF ANIMALS

Methods and compositions are disclosed for modulating the immune system of animals. Applicant has identified that oral administration of immunoglobulins purified from animal blood can modulate serum IgG, TNF-.alpha. or other nonspecific immunity components' levels for treatment of immune dysfunction disorders, potentiation of vaccination protocols, and improvement of overall health and weight gain in animals, including humans.

PET FOOD COMPOSITION CONTAINING SEMI-REFINED GELLING AGENT

A pet food composition containing chunks and a clear gellified sauce or base, said composition being obtainable by: i) incorporating at least one semi- refined gelling agent and/or semi-refined gelling biopolymer blend, in a mixture comprising meat and meat by-products, said mixture being used for the manufacture of the chunks; ii) mixing the manufactured chunks with a sauce or base containing no gelling agent; and iii) treating the mixture under conditions to release the pure gelling agent molecules from the chunks into the sauce or base to gelify it and to achieve chunk structure.

CORN PROCESSING

... ▓▓▓A commercial-scale method for processing corn grain includes the steps of ▓flaking corn grain having a total oil content of at least about 8 % and ▓extracting a corn oil from the flaked corn grain. Such a method can be ▓effectuated by processing the high oil corn grain using methods and equipment ▓typically used to process soybeans and other similar oilseed types. In this ▓way, processing plants that flake oilseeds can be used to extract corn oil ▓form corn.▓ ...

IMPROVED MEAT SLURRY METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND COMPOSITIONS

A process for producing a meat slurry is described. The process includes: (i) obtaining an animal source of protein; (ii) reducing piece size of the animal source of protein to produce a smaller-piece-sized animal source of protein; (iii) introducing one or more types of lactic acid producing bacteria and at least one carbohydrate energy source to the smaller-piece-sized animal source of protein to produce a meat mixture; (iv) adding water to the meat mixture to produce an activated meat mixture; (v) incubating the activated meat mixture to produce a meat slurry; and wherein the activated meat mixture has a pH value that is greater than about 5.0, and wherein prior to incubating, the lactic acid producing bacteria is present on the meat mixture in an amount that is at least about 1 x 107 colony forming units ("CFU") of lactic acid producing bacteria per gram of said meat mixture, and wherein after incubating, the lactic acid producing bacteria produces lactic acid in an amount that is sufficient ...

TUNICATE EXTRACT FOR USE IN ANIMAL FEEDS

Animal feeds and feed components are provided which comprise tunicate material. The tunicate material may be whole tunicate, e.g. washed and/or dried, or a tunicate extract. Preferred tunicate extracts include protein- and/or lipid-enhanced extracts. Also provided are uses of tunicates and tunicate extracts as, or in, animal feeds and methods for feeding animals, e.g. fish, comprising administering feeds containing tunicate material.

ПИЩЕВОЙ ПРОДУКТ, ИМИТИРУЮЩИЙ КУСОЧКИ НАТУРАЛЬНОЙ МЯСНОЙ МЯКОТИ, И СПОСОБ ЕГО ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Настоящее изобретение относится к мясной промышленности, а именно к мясным изделиям, предназначенным для питания, в первую очередь домашних животных, в частности кошек и собак, или иных животных, в рационе которых предусмотрено натуральное мясо, а более конкретно к пищевому продукту, имитирующему кусочки натурального мяса, и к способу его изготовления. Согласно настоящему изобретению раскрыт пищевой продукт, имитирующий кусочки натуральной мясной мякоти, согласно изобретению одна из поверхностей каждого из кусочков имеет явно выраженную сформированную структуру, аналогичную структуре поперечно-полосатой мышечной ткани натурального мяса. Раскрыт также способ изготовления указанного пищевого продукта.

PROCEDE DE FABRICATION D'UN ALIMENT RICHE A BASE DE TORTUE A CARAPACE MOLLE ET ALIMENT AINSI OBTENU

PROCEDE DE FABRICATION D'UNE POUDRE FINE DE TORTUES A CARAPACES MOLLES. SELON L'INVENTION, ON CONGELE LES TORTUES A CARAPACES MOLLES AU MOYEN D'AZOTE LIQUIDE ET ON BROIE LESDITES TORTUES EN PETITES PARTICULES, APRES QUOI CES PARTICULES SONT MOULUES EN UNE POUDRE FINE DANS UNE ATMOSPHERE DE GAZ AZOTE A UNE TEMPERATURE EGALE OU INFERIEURE A -50C, ET AVANT OU APRES CETTE MOUTURE ON PASTEURISE LESDITES PARTICULES OU LADITE POUDRE, LA PASTEURISATION ETANT SUIVIE D'UN SECHAGE DESDITES PARTICULES OU POUDRE FINE.

PRODUITS PROTEINES ALIMENTAIRES A BASE DE SANG DECOLORE ET PROCEDE DE PREPARATION

L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation de produit protéine alimentaire Il s'agit d'un procédé de préparation d'un produit alimentaire à partir de sang entier ou de dérivés de sang contenant des globules rouges, ou de tissu animal contenant ce sang, caractérisé par le fait que l'on décolore le sang, dérivé de sang ou tissu en le traitant par un excès d'oxydant et qu'ensuite on décompose l'oxydant résiduel par réaction chimique ou enzymatique. Le produit obtenu est utile notamment comme ingrédient dans des biscuits secs pour animaux.

METHOD TO CONVERT INSECTS OR WORMS INTO NUTRIENT STREAMS AND COMPOSITIONS OBTAINED THEREBY

The present invention provides a method to convert insects or worms into nutrient streams, such as a fat-containing, an aqueous protein-containing and a solid-containing fraction. The method comprises the steps of: (a) squashing insects or worms thereby obtaining a pulp, wherein the insects or worms are reduced in size, (b) heating the pulp to a temperature of 70-100°C, and (c) subjecting the heated pulp to a physical separation step, preferably decanting and/or centrifuging, with the proviso that the method does not comprise enzymatic treatment of the pulp. The fat-containing fraction comprises at least 80 wt.% insect or worm fat of which at least 40 wt.% are saturated fats. The aqueous protein fraction can be dried to obtain dried protein material, which contains at least 50 wt.% insect or worm protein- derived matter and at most 25 wt.% insect or worm fat based on dry weight, and the protein has a pepsin digestibility of at least 50%. The resulting nutrient streams can be used in food ...

SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING PRIMARY FOOD PRODUCT WASTE INTO SECONDARY FOOD PRODUCT

A system for producing secondary food product from primary food product waste is disclosed that comprises several modular subsections: a staging subsystem, a processing subsystem, a drying subsystem, and a peptization subsystem. Each subsystem, and the connections between subsystems, are sealed such that the food product being processed is isolated from the general environment. Product is dried by the dryer in such a way that it emerges from the dryer at a desired moisture content level and at ambient temperature. A moisture sensor may provide control data to a controller that in turn controls product throughput to obtain a desired moisture content level. High nutritional content and long lifespan of the processed product can be maintained, while reducing the weight of the final product. One or more of the subsystems may be portable and configured for convenient connection and disconnection to mating subsystems, and to facilitate permitting for portable operation.

MOLDED MEAT JERKY

A molded animal chew toy including a resin, a fluid such as water, and meat jerky, particularly chicken jerky, is provided. Processes for forming such resin/water/jerky composition into shapes by direct injection molding, including a desired screw design, are also disclosed.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ANIMAL FEED OR FOOD ITEM AND A PRODUCT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SAID METHOD

The invention relates to a method for producing an animal feed or food item according to which at least one first flow of a viscous mass which solidifies under corresponding first process conditions and at least one second flow of a mass of similar viscosity as the first flow, which second flow liquefies under corresponding second process conditions, are mixed in such a way that the individual flows are superimposed in layers. In a next step said flows are subjected, either sequentially or simultaneously, to the process conditions required for the solidification of the first flow and liquefaction of the second flow. The invention also relates to a product produced in accordance with said method.

MEAT EMULSION PRODUCT

La présente invention concerne des procédés permettant de produire des produits de viande émulsifiée ainsi que les produits ainsi obtenus. Les produits de viande émulsifiée obtenus ont une définition de fibre réaliste. Le produit de viande émulsifiée comprend un corps présentant des protéines et de la graisse et ayant une pluralité de brins généralement linéaires de matière d'apparence fibreuse donnant au produit de viande émulsifiée une apparence de viande réaliste. Le produit de viande émulsifiée peut être obtenu par un procédé comprenant les étapes suivantes: hachage et chauffage d'une viande émulsifiée formée à partir de protéines et de graisse, à une température d'au moins 132 °C; introduction de l'émulsion dans un tube de traitement; et application à la viande émulsifiée d'une pression d'au moins 100 psi, puis extraction de la viande émulsifiée.

CHITIN OLIGOMER COMPOSITION AND/OR CHITOSAN OLIGOMER COMPOSITION, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

This invention aims to develop a chitin oligomer composition and/or a chitosan oligomer composition wherein the content of an oligomer from a trimer to a decamer is 60% or more, and to develop a process for preparing the above-mentioned oligomer composition. The object of the invention can be achieved by mixing hydrofluoric acid or hydrohalogenated acid other than hydrofluoric acid and hydrofluoric acid with a chitin-based material and/or a chitosan-based material.

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A MEAT PRODUCT IN LUMPS

A process for producing a meat product consisting of substantially lump-like meat product and a substantially liquid sauce in a container, e.g. a tray, tin or the like, such as animal foods, especially for domestic animals or the like, whereby frozen raw meat is cut into pieces and packed with the sauce in a lower section of the container and the lower section and an upper section of the container are secured together in a liquid-proof and gastight manner and whereby there is provision for a sterilisation process, in which both the meat product consisting of the pieces of meat, possibly with the addition of pre-produced meat or vegetable-based chunks and the granulated sauce are pressed together in the frozen, solid, semi-dried state to form a moulding and inserted as such into the lower section. The invention also relates to a meat product thus produced.

Medical food based on liver powder and process for its preparation

Chewy edible compositions

Methods and compositions are provided for producing a high glycerol/high collagen or gelatin edible composition suitable for use as a pet treat. Chewy edible compositions produced by such methods are also provided.

STABILIZATION OF OXIDIZED FATS

A method for improving the palatability of a livestock feed or companion animal food product comprising a basal composition containing unsaturated fatty acids that oxidize to form aldehydes or ketones by contacting the basal composition with a source of bisulfite anions so that any aldehydes or ketones present form organosulfite salts. Bisulfite-treated livestock feed and companion animal food products, and palatability enhancing composition containing a source of bisulfite anions are also disclosed.

HIGH MEAT PET FOOD COMPOSITIONS

A pet diet composition comprising: (a) at least about 40 wt.% meat, and (b) cellulosic material in quantities effective to allow extrusion and cutting of the composition post extruder.

Wet food compositions having the characteristics of dry food compositions

The invention provides wet food compositions that have the characteristics of dry food compositions. The compositions contain from about 90 to about 99% of one or more meat emulsion chunks and from about 1 to about 10% of one or more binders. The compositions are made using a method that produces compositions having a moisture content greater than 45% but, surprisingly, have the characteristics of dry food compositions. The compositions have the relatively high palatability advantages of wet food compositions while having the desirable physical characteristics of dry food compositions.

Method for producing an animal feed or foodstuff and a product obtained by that method

The present invention relates to a method of producing an animal animal feed or foodstuff comprising the steps of: (i) providing at least a first stream of material, preferably comprising a meat and/or fish emulsion, (ii) preparing a viscous gel comprising at least one gel-forming component and a liquid, especially water, by introducing the gel-forming component and the liquid into a mixing chamber, the introduction of the liquid into the gel-forming component located in the mixing chamber being performed by means of a first nozzle unit under high pressure, (iii) providing the viscous gel obtained in step (ii) as or in at least one second stream of material, (iv) making a laminar dispersion of the second stream of material in the first stream of material in an apparatus for at least partially incompletely mixing the first and second streams of material, so that the second stream of material is distributed in the first stream of material in the form of droplets with a size of at least 0.3 ...

Methods and devices for heating or cooling viscous materials

The invention provides methods and devices for heating or cooling viscous materials such as meat emulsions useful for producing food and other products. The devices include a heat exchanger comprising a first plate, a second plate attached to the first plate, and a first spacer and a second spacer arranged between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, the first spacer, and the second spacer define at least one temperature controlled passage for a product to pass through the heat exchanger.

PROCESS OF MATTER DEGRADATION RICH IN PROTEINS AND/OR LIPIDS

L'invention concerne l'utilisation d'asticots provenant d'oeufs de diptères, et plus particulièrement de brachycères, pondus sur un substrat, notamment un substrat amovible, vis-à-vis duquel la contamination microbienne est maîtrisée et transférés sur des matières riches en protéines et/ou lipides, pour la dégradation desdites matières. Application à la biodégradation de tourteaux de palmiste et à la reconversion en biomasse d'asticots.

ALIMENTS POUR ANIMAUX FAMILIERS ET PROCEDE D'OBTENTION

Aliments de caractéristiques nouvelles destinés aux animaux principalement et le procédé pour les obtenir à partir de matières de base particulièrement économiques. Les produits, sous leur forme la plus elémentaire possible, sont introduits dans une presse de séparation de phases. La partie fluable constitue la base de l'aliment et la partie plus résistante à la compression est traitée séparément. L'invention concerne le traitement de viandes avec os, des poissons, des crustacés et d'autres produits qui sont utilisées dans l'alimentation sous des formes diverses.

NOURRITURE POUR ANIMAUX ET SON PROCEDE DE FABRICATION

A.NOURRITURE POUR ANIMAUX EN PARTICULIER POUR CHIENS ET CHATS. B.CARACTERISEE EN CE QU'ELLE EST CONSTITUEE DE MORCEAUX DE COUENNE DE PORC GRILLEE PRESENTANT UNE TENEUR MOYENNE DE 70 A 75 D'ALBUMINE BRUTE, 18 A 25 DE MATIERE GRASSE, ENVIRON 1 DE FIBRES CRUES, ENVIRON 1 DE SEL ET 4 A 6 D'EAU ET COMPORTE UNE TENEUR EN ALBUMINE BRUTE ASSIMILABLE COMPRISE ENTRE 70 ET 98, RAPPORTEE A LA PROPORTION D'ALBUMINE BRUTE TOTALE. C.NOURRITURE A VALEUR BIOLOGIQUE PARTICULIEREMENT ELEVEE.

MEAT EMULSION PRODUCT

Methods for producing meat emulsion products as well as products so produced are disclosed. Meat emulsion products are produced that have realistic fiber definition. The meat emulsion product com prises a body including protein and fat and having a plurality of generally linear strands of fiber-like material affording the meat emulsion product a realistic meat-like appearance. The meat emulsion product may be produced by a method comprising steps of comminuting and heating a meat emulsion formed from protein and fat to a temperature of at least 132 °C, introducing the emulsion into a processing tube and subjecting the meat emulsion to a pressure of at least 100 psi and discharging the meat emulsion. © KIPO & WIPO 2009 ...

FOOD PRODUCT SIMULATING PIECES OF NATURAL MEAT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

The invention generally relates to the meat industry, specifically it relates to meat products which are firstly intended for pets, in particular for cats and dogs, or other domestic animals whose feeding diet includes natural meat and, more specifically the invention relates to a food product simulating natural meat chunks or pieces and a method for producing same. The disclosure of the invention provides for a food product having pieces simulating a piece of natural meat, wherein one of the surfaces of each piece has a distinctly defined structure similar to the striated muscle fibre structure of natural meat. The disclosure of the invention provides also a method for producing such food product.

PET FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

A pet food product is produced having a coloured exterior that simulates the appearance of real meat that has been imparted a marinated or grilled appearance. The product may be manufactured using a vegetarian (meat free) formulation or a formulation combining meat with dry proteinaceous materials. The ingredients are processed to form an emulsion-like mixture, which is rapidly heated in a confined zone to allow the protein to coagulate. An injector/shredder assembly is positioned in the zone to disrupt and shred the coagulated product mass and inject a colourant. The colourant adheres to some of the exterior surfaces of the final product to create a simulated grilled or roasted appearance.

PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A CANNED EGG IN MEAT PET FOOD

METHOD OF PREPARING EDIBLE ANIMAL FEET

Method for producing fermentation-based products from high oil corn

Corn oil and corn meal obtained from high oil corn are included in useful products. A method of producing fermentation-based products comprising combining corn meal remaining after the extraction of oil from whole high oil corn with water and an enzyme. This combination is incubated and then mixed with a micro-organism capable of fermenting a carbon source to produce fermentation-based products such as ethanol.

Canned expanded protein lattice food product

A complete maintenance, nutritionally balanced animal food composition of a moisture content of about 75% is presented which incorporates expanded soybean fiber chunks throughout to simulate natural meat chunks and to resemble a canned all meat product, said chunks having been impregnated with flavorful components to impart a meat-like taste and consistency thereto, and a process for producing said food composition comprising: grinding raw animal meat containing proteinaceous material to particles of a substantially uniform size; mixing expanded soybean fiber chunks, moisture and oils therewith; cooking the slurry of said chunks to impregnate them with flavorful components of said particles of meat, flavors and oils for consistency and taste, the cooking being carried out at a sufficient moisture content to allow the food compositin to resemble a canned, all meat food product; then forming a nutritionally balanced food composition with the cooked slurry; packing the food composition into ...

MEAT ANALOGUE OF AUTHENTIC APPEARANCE

NEW PET FOOD COMPOSITION AND METHOD

A feline pet food composition comprising a meat based material having an essentially solid mass assuming the shape of the container in which it is packed, said pet food having meat particles with a moisturized appearance and visually recognizable discrete food particles upon slicing the pet food mass after departure from the said container.

MEAT EMULSION PRODUCT

Methods for producing meat emulsion products as well as products so produced are disclosed. Meat emulsion products are produced that have realistic fiber definition. The meat emulsion product com prises a body including protein and fat and having a plurality of generally linear strands of fiber-like material affording the meat emulsion product a realistic meat-like appearance. The meat emulsion product may be produced by a method comprising steps of comminuting and heating a meat emulsion formed from protein and fat to a temperature of at least 132 .degree.C, introducing the emulsion into a processing tube and subjecting the meat emulsion to a pressure of at least 100 psi and discharging the meat emulsion.

NEW PET FOOD COMPOSITION AND METHOD

A tanine pet food composition comprising a meat based material having an essentially solid mass assuming the shape of the container in which it is packed, said pet food having meat particles with a moisturized appearance and visually recognizable discrete food particles upon slicing the pet food mass after departure from the said container.

PET FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

A pet food product is produced having a coloured exterior that simulates the appearance of real meat that has been imparted a marinated or grilled appearance. The product may be manufactured using a vegetarian (meat free) formulation or a formulation combining meat with dry proteinaceous materials. The ingredients are processed to form an emulsion-like mixture, which is rapidly heated in a confined zone to allow the protein to coagulate. An injector/shredder assembly is positioned in the zone to disrupt and shred the coagulated product mass and inject a colourant. The colourant adheres to some of the exterior surfaces of the final product to create a simulated grilled or roasted appearance.

PROCEDE DE STERILISATION RAPIDE DE MATIERES PROTEINIQUES

LA PRESENTE INVENTION CONCERNE UN PROCEDE DE STERILISATION RAPIDE DE MATIERES PROTEINIQUES. LE PROCEDE DE STERILISATION SELON L'INVENTION SE CARACTERISE EN CE QUE L'ON EFFECTUE LES OPERATIONS SUCCESSIVES SUIVANTES: A.FLUIDIFICATION DE LADITE MATIERE PROTEINIQUE POUR L'AMENER A L'ETAT D'UNE BOUILLIE VISQUEUSE DONT LES PARTICULES SOLIDES ONT UNE DIMENSION MOYENNE DE L'ORDRE DE 0,1 A 20MM, ET DE PREFERENCE DE L'ORDRE DE 0,5 A 10 MM; B.HYDROLYSE DE LADITE BOUILLIE, ET C.STERILISATION PAR TRAITEMENT THERMIQUE A HAUTE TEMPERATURE EN COUCHE MINCE DE L'HYDROLYSAT PENDANT UNE COURTE DUREE DE L'ORDRE DE 3SECONDES A 15 MINUTES.

BROYAT ORGANIQUE TRAITE PAR L'ENERGIE ULTRA-SONORE ET UTILE COMME FACTEUR DE CROISSANCE DANS L'INDUSTRIE AGRO-ALIMENTAIRE

IL A ETE DECOUVERT QUE CERTAINS BROYATS ORGANIQUES (PARENCHYMES OU MILIEUX INTERIEURS) PRESENTAIENT, APRES UN TRAITEMENT ULTRA-SONORE DANS DES CONDITIONS DETERMINEES (AU PREMIER CLOCHER DEPRESSIF 1 DE LA COURBE PRESSIONTEMPS) DES PROPRIETES D'ACCELERATION DE PHENOMENES BIOLOGIQUES ET DE DEPASSEMENT DES LIMITES BIOLOGIQUES HABITUELLES ET NATURELLES. APPLICATION EN AGRO-ALIMENTAIRE COMME FACTEUR DE CROISSANCE AMENANT UN GAIN PONDERAL ET STATURAL.

METHOD FOR PREPARING POULTRY FEED BY USING FOOD WASTE AND GRAIN PROCESSED BY-PRODUCTS AND POULTRY FEED PREPARED THEREBY

본 발명은 (a) 음식물 쓰레기를 수거, 세척, 건조 및 분쇄하여 음식물 쓰레기 파우더를 제조하는 단계와, (b) 곡류 가공 부산물을 건조 및 분쇄하여 곡류 가공 부산물 파우더를 제조하는 단계 및 (c) 상기 음식물 쓰레기 파우더 15 ~ 20 중량부 및 상기 곡류 가공 부산물 파우더 75 ~ 85 중량부를 혼합, 건조 및 성형하는 단계를 포함하는 것을 특징으로 하는 음식물 쓰레기 및 곡류 가공 부산물을 이용한 가금류 사료의 제조 방법 및 이에 의해 제조된 가금류 사료에 관한 것으로서, 본 발명에 따라 제조된 가금류 사료를 사용함으로써 남은 음식물로 낭비되는 자원의 효과적인 활용이 가능하고, 상품가치가 없는 곡류 가공 부산물을 활용하여 저지방, 고단백의 고품위 사료를 저렴하게 일반에 보급할 수 있으며, 이에 따라 축산물의 생산원가를 절감할 수 있다.

Process for producing shrimp seeds using bio-feedstuffs

PURPOSE: A method for manufacturing shrimp larvae is provided to produce to improve the survival rate of shrimp larvae and to prevent the deterioration of water quality. CONSTITUTION: A method for manufacturing shrimp larvae includes a step providing Chlorella, rotifer, and artemia as feed to the shrimp larva. The Chlorella is provided from the opening phase of the shrimp larva to the post-larvae phase. The rotifer is provided from the zoea phase of the shrimp larva to the mysis phase. The artemia is provided from the mysis phase of the shrimp larva to the post-larvae phase. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

유기 비료 및 사료 제조 시스템

... [해결하고자 하는 과제] 집파리, 쉬파리, 등에의 유충에 의한 가축 분뇨의 처리한 유기 비료나, 성장한 유충을 양식어나 양계의 사료로서 이용하는 사료를 제조하는 제조 방법을 제공한다. [해결 수단] 집파리, 쉬파리, 등에의 유충을 이용하여 가축의 배설물로부터 유기 비료를 제조 및 성장한 유충을 양식어나 양계의 사료로서 이용하는 사료를 제조하는 제조 시스템으로서, 유충 또는 알로부터 부화한 유충을 육성하는 육성 처리 수납부를 복수 설치하고, 유충의 육성에 따라 별도의 육성 처리 수납부에 순차적으로 이동시킬 때, 유충만을 강제적으로 이동시키는 이동 수단을 사용하여, 유충 스스로 이동시키는 유기 비료 및 사료 제조 시스템.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING WASTE BREAD

... [PROBLEMS] To provide a method and a device capable of efficiently crushing and drying a waste bread into fine powder and granular material with low moisture content so that the waste bread can be used as a mixed feed for livestock. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The waste bread (A) is fed into a primary drying passage (1) having, therein, rotary crushing vanes (2b) and a hot air injection nozzle (3a) having an injection port facing a delivery direction and crushed by grinding down the waste bread (A) by the tip faces of the rotary crushing vanes (2b) and the inner bottom face of the primary drying passage (1), and water content in the waste bread (A) is evaporated and removed by the heated primary drying passage (1) and hot air from the injection nozzle (3a). In addition, the waste bread (A) is supplied into a secondary drying passage (4) through a net-like body (7a) while more finely crushing the bread by a rotary cutter (20) and further dried in the secondary drying passage (4). © KIPO ...

Injection molded meat-based pet products

The present invention provides a real meat-based injection molded chew product that is consistently preferred by dogs, cats, ferrets, and other carnivorous pet animals. The pet chew product is palatable and digestible—as well as long lasting. The product is not brittle and will not shatter or splinter and therefore does not cause choking or injury to the animal's mouth or intestinal tract. Because the product is based upon all natural, real meat that has been made shelf stable, it has a very please meat aroma—even as it is chewed and consumed by the pet. Because the real meat product is an all natural product it does not cause staining to carpets or furniture while it is being chewed and consumed by the pet.

Protein-containing food product and method of preparing same

A method of manufacturing a protein-containing food product by means of heat-treating a protein and water-containing carrier material suitable for pumping in a turboreactor which has a cylindrical reaction chamber with a rotor equipped with blades in order to centrifuge the carrier material in the form of a dynamic, turbulent layer against an inner wall of said reaction chamber, heat-treating, drying to AW less than 0.6 and granulating the carrier material, advancing the carrier material in the direction of an outlet from the turboreactor, and forming individual food products from the carrier material; a protein-containing food product made by press molding of a carrier material that has been granulated and dried to an AW value of less than 0.6 and that is microbiologically stable, the carrier material being free of gelantized starch.

PRECOAGULATION, PREHYDRATION, AND PREGELATINIZATION PROCESS FOR PET FOOD COMPOSITION

FISH FEED

A fish feed comprising a plurality of pellets or particles, each pellet or particle having, as its principal component, a fresh cultured polychete product, together with at least one other naturally-occurring or organic material, so as to provide a composite diet comprising a balance of various nutrients as required by the aquatic creature for whom the feed is intended.

Food analogs and methods for making food analogs

The invention provides food analogs and methods of making the food analogs. In general, the methods comprise comminuting one or more meats to produce a meat slurry, admixing one or more flours to produce a powder blend, admixing the meat slurry and the powder blend to produce a dough, and extruding the dough at a shear mechanical energy ranging from about 50 kJ/kg to about 500 kJ/kg and at a temperature ranging from about 60 DEG C to about 120 DEG C to produce a food analog. Colorant can be added before, during, or after the admixing or extrusion processes to provide a more natural appearance to the food analog. The food analog can be a meat analog having the appearance of a meat or a non-meat food analog such as a fruit or vegetable.

FOOD FOR the AQUICULTURAL FOOD

L'invention concerne un extrait de cystes d'Artémies et un aliment aquacole contenant ledit extrait.

PATEE PROTEINIQUE POUR L'ALIMENTATION D'ANIMAUX ET SA FABRICATION

PATEE PROTEINIQUE CONCENTREE ET COMPLEMENTEE POUR L'ALIMENTATION D'ANIMAUX, AYANT UNE COMPOSITION EQUILIBREE EN AMINOACIDES ESSENTIELS. ELLE EST OBTENUE PAR HYDROLYSE CHIMIQUE DE MATIERES PREMIERES CHOISIES PARMI DES DECHETS D'ABATTAGE, DES DECHETS DE L'INDUSTRIE DE LA PECHE, DES DECHETS VEGETAUX ET LEURS MELANGES.

PRODUIT ALIMENTAIRE CONGELE ET PROCEDE POUR SA PREPARATION

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN PRODUIT ALIMENTAIRE CONGELE. IL S'AGIT D'UN PRODUIT ALIMENTAIRE CONGELE DANS LEQUEL DE L'EAU DE DECONGELATION PEUT PENETRER FACILEMENT, QUI COMPREND UNE MATIERE ALIMENTAIRE CONGELEE OU UN MELANGE CONGELE DE MATIERES ALIMENTAIRES AYANT UNE TENEUR EN HUMIDITE INFERIEURE A CELLE NORMALEMENT PRESENTEE PAR LA MATIERE ALIMENTAIRE OU LE MELANGE A L'ETAT PRET POUR CONSOMMATION. LE PRODUIT CONTIENT A LA FOIS DE L'EAU CONGELEE ET DE L'EAU NON-CONGELEE ET UNE QUANTITE D'UN SEL SOLUBLE DANS L'EAU SUFFISANTE POUR MAINTENIR DE L'EAU NON-CONGELEE DANS LE PRODUIT. TOUT SEL INDIVIDUEL PEUT ETRE PRESENT DANS UNE PROPORTION ALLANT JUSQU'A 4 DU POIDS DU PRODUIT CONGELE, MAIS LA TENEUR TOTALE EN SELS QUAND IL Y A PLUS D'UN SEL PRESENT NE DOIT PAS DEPASSER 10 DU PRODUIT CONGELE. APPLICATION AUX PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES POUR LA CONSOMMATION HUMAINE OU ANIMALE.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE INFECTIOUS PROTEIN PRION DESTRUCTION.

CHUNKS IN JELLY FOOD COMPOSITIONS

The invention provides a chunks in jelly food composition comprising chunks in jelly in a chunks to jelly ratio of from about 25:75 to about 60:40, wherein the jelly comprises from about 0.01 to about 1% gellan, from about 0.01 to about 1% deacetylated xanthan, and from about 0.01 to about 1% chelating agent. The jelly maintains its viscosity during the manufacturing process and ensures an even distribution of the chunks in the chunks in jelly food composition.

FOOD COMPOSITIONS HAVING A REALISTIC MEAT-LIKE APPEARANCE AND TEXTURE

The invention provides novel food compositions having a realistic meat-like appearance and texture. The compositions comprise from about 50 to about 98% functional proteins, from about 0.05 to about 2% of one or more cross-linking agents, and from about 2 to about 50% of one or more humectant plasticizers. The compositions are produced by heating a preconditioned mixture of the food components under pressure and then expanding the heated composition to form the food composition.

WET FOOD COMPOSITIONS HAVING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF DRY FOOD COMPOSITIONS

The invention provides wet food compositions that have the characteristics of dry food compositions. The compositions contain from about 90 to about 99% of one or more meat emulsion chunks and from about 1 to about 10% of one or more binders. The compositions are made using a method that produces compositions having a moisture content greater than 45% but, surprisingly, have the characteristics of dry food compositions. The compositions have the relatively high palatability advantages of wet food compositions while having the desirable physical characteristics of dry food compositions.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING YOUNG PRAWNS USING BIOLOGICAL FEED

Provided is a method for producing young prawns, the method comprising providing prawn larvae with Chlorella, a rotifer and Artemia as a biological feed. The method for producing young prawns according to the present invention is suitable for volume production as it makes it possible to achieve high survival rates of approximately 60%, possible to increase the growth rate of the prawn larvae and possible to prevent deterioration in water quality as it substantially decreases ammonia nitrogen and microorganism growth.

EXTRUSION PROCESSING OF HIGH MEAT QUANTITY FEEDS USING PRECONDITIONER WITH HOT AIR INPUT

The present invention is directed to improved preconditioners (12) especially useful for the production of high meat-content pet foods. The preconditioners (12) include an elongated housing (16) with one or more elongated, axially rotatable mixing shafts (18, 20) therein, each having a plurality of outwardly extending mixing elements (42, 44). The preconditioner ( 12) is provided with apparatus (56) for directing relatively large quantities of heated non-steam gas into the preconditioner (12) in lieu of most or all of the steam normally used with preconditioners. This serves to heat material passing through the preconditioner (12) without the addition of substantial moisture.

CANNED FOOD PRODUCTS HAVING ONE OR MORE FILLINGS

The invention provides food products and methods for making the food products. The products comprise a container comprising a meat emulsion encasing one or more hydrocolloid dispersions wherein the one or more hydrocolloid dispersions and the meat emulsion have a different appearance and texture. Preferably, the one or more hydrocolloid dispersions are xanthan, carboxy methyl cellulose, konjac, guar, agar agar, gum arabic, locus bear gum, cassia, acacia, alginate, carobe, or a combination thereof.

Simulated egg and meat pet food

A simulated egg and meat pet food comprising an egg portion and a meat portion, the egg portion having specified amounts of egg solids, edible water absorbing hydrocolloid, high protein binding agent, water, and either sugar, sugar equivalents or mixtures thereof; with the meat portion having specified amounts of meat or meat by-products, sugar or sugar equivalents or mixtures thereof, vegetable material and moisture with each having a specified pH and water activity.

Fermented food product and preparation thereof

Process for the preparation of a fermented food product for animals, in which a finely divided and emulsified mixture comprising a collagenic material, a protein material and milk is pasteurized while homogenizing constantly, and then it is fermented by lactic acid bacteria. The invention also relates to the product derived from the process.

Method for the isolation of biologically active substances from by-product or waste flows, and biologically active substances obtained therefrom

A process to reduce the content of Sodium (Na) in brackish waters by treatment with a cation exchange material and subsequent regeneration of said exhausted material by a regenerating solution wherein the exchange material is natural zeolite.

Edible pet chews

The invention provides edible pet (mainly dogs) chews containing chewy flakes made of materials based on meat. The meat-based chewy flake simulates chewy characteristics and the chewing function of the cow leather flake in the prior art and can replace the cow leather flake in the prior art and serve as a material for making the pet chews. In order to achieve the chewy characteristics, necessary additives are added when the meat-based material is made, and like the cow leather flake, the meat-based chewy flake can be made into the pet chew with different shapes and structures; secondly, another component made of edible and chewable materials is added into the meat-based chewy flake, preferably dry chicken, so that the attraction or nutrition to dogs is further strengthened; and thirdly, the chewy block of a three-dimensional shape is added instead of the chewy flake, and the chewy block covers or contains other edible and chewable materials, preferably the dry chicken.

Reducing concentration of infectious prions, useful for treating animal tissue and fodder to prevent spread of spongiform encephalopathy, by incubation with bacteria that secrete hydrolytic enzymes active on prion protein

L'invention concerne un procédé de réduction de la concentration en protéine prion infectieuse d'une matière sous forme liquide, sous forme de particules ou sous forme de fibres, contaminée ou suspectée d'être contaminée avec la protéine prion infectieuse comprenant : - une étape (a) consistant à mettre en contact et mélanger ladite matière contaminée avec au moins une bactérie qui sécrète une ou plusieurs enzymes hydrolytiques, y compris protéolytiques, vis-à-vis de ladite protéine prion infectieuse et, - une étape (b) d'incubation de la ou des bactéries avec ladite matière contaminée pendant une période de temps suffisante à l'obtention d'un pourcentage de réduction désiré de la concentration en protéine prion infectieuse dans ladite matière contaminée.

CHUNKY PRODUCT IN ANIMAL FOOD COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING IT

The present application relates to a chunky product suitable for mixing in or as the sole component of animal food compositions, which comprises, in per cent by weight based on the total weight of the chunky product: meat and/or animal by-products 10-55 % by weight, further proteins 5-50 % by weight, at least one water-binding component 0.5-15 % by weight, optionally added water 10-30 % by weight, wherein the chunky product comprises at least one phase in which all the proteins are present in substantially denatured form.

PET TREAT

Provided are treats having an outer portion and an inner portion which contains a filing. The filling may include ground or diced meat and further includes additional ingredients for health benefits or palatability. The treats are highly palatable to pets and therefore very well-suited to delivery of health ingredients.

EXTRUDED PET FOOD PRODUCT

Combined extruded petfood products which include respective amounts of a plurality of simulated, extrusion-produced food materials each having the appearance of the natural food counterpart thereof, and each preferably having the same, shape, size, color, texture, and taste of such counterparts. Preferably, the petfood products have at least two simulated vegetable materials therein (e.g., corn, rice, peas, carrots, and beans). Additionally, the petfood products may include simulated meat materials likewise having properties closely similar to their natural meat counterparts. Other combined food products may include extruded kibble containing protein, fat, and starch, as well as an extruded rice and textured vegetable protein components which are treated with humectant and acidulent.

MEAT TISSUE DIGESTS HAVING ENHANCED PALATABILITY FOR USE IN PET FOOD

The present invention concerns a method for preparing a meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability, comprising: a) providing a meat tissue from animal; b) contacting said meat tissue with at least one alkaline endopeptidase; c) allowing said alkaline endopeptidase to hydrolyze said meat tissue; d) thermally treating the thus obtained digest product to inactivate said alkaline endopeptidase; and e) obtaining said meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability. The present invention also relates to meat tissue digests having enhanced palatability that are obtainable by such a method, and uses thereof for preparing pet food having enhanced palatability.

CANNED PET FOOD WITH SLICED MEAT ANALOGUE

Disclosed is a packaged pet food product that includes two or more slices of meat or meat analogue material in a sauce or gel, wherein said slices are arranged in a rigid or semi-rigid container, such as a can or tray, in a stacked or shingled relationship side-by-side that is immediately apparent upon opening of the container.

CHITIN OLIGOMER COMPOSITION AND/OR CHITOSAN OLIGOMER COMPOSITION, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A chitin oligomer composition and/or chitosan oligomer composition in which the content of oligomers having a degree of polymerization of 3 to 10 is 60% or higher; and a process for producing the oligomer composition(s). The process comprises mixing hydrofluoric acid, another hydrohalogenic acid, or an acid of either with a chitin-based and/or chitosan-based material.

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND ADMINISTERING DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

A chewable or non-chewable, palatable and shelf stable dietary supplement for animals including a carrier matrix formed of a natural substance and an effective amount of a medicament intermixed with the carrier matrix. Methods for administering a medicament to an animal may include forming a slurry from a natural substance; mixing an effective amount of a medicament with the slurry to form a mixture; pouring the mixture into a mold; freezing the mixture to form a frozen mixture; drying the frozen mixture to form a freeze-dried dietary supplement; and administering the dietary supplement to an animal. Methods for preparing a dietary supplement may include providing a natural substance to form a carrier matrix for the medicament; slurrifying the natural substance to form a slurry; mixing an effective amount of the medicament with the slurry to form a mixture; pouring the mixture into a mold; freezing the mixture; and removing moisture from the mixture to form a shelf-stable dietary supplement ...

HIGH OIL CORN PROCESSING

A commercial-scale method for processing corn grain includes the steps of flaking corn grain having a total oil content of at least about 8 % and extracting a corn oil from the flaked corn grain. Such a method can be effectuated by processing the high oil corn grain using equipment typically used to process soybeans and other similar oilseed types. In this way, processing plants that flake oilseeds can be used to extract corn oil from corn.

Process for making a canned meat with gravy pet food

The invention relates to canned pet foods and to a process for preparing them. Meat and gravy pet foods are prepared which are highly palatable due to high meat and significant fat contents. The meaty pieces exhibit high integrity and the gravy component is flowable from the can and coats the meaty pieces to provide a high sheen with no significant visible fat in the gravy.

Method of producing fermentation-based products from corn

Corn oil and corn meal obtained from corn are included in useful products. A method for producing fermentation-based products comprises combining corn meal with water and an enzyme, and mixing the combination with a micro-organism capable of fermenting a carbon source to produce a fermentation-based product. The corn meal is produced by cracking whole corn, conditioning the whole corn and extracting the whole corn to produce corn meal without flaking the corn during processing. The corn grain process generally includes the steps of cracking corn grain having a total oil content of from about 3% by weight to about 30% by weight and extracting a corn oil from the cracked corn grain.

METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF PROCESSED LIVESTOCK MEET FOOD OR PROCESSED SEA FOOD, AND ENZYME PREPARATION FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PROCESSED LIVESTOCK MEET FOOD OR PROCESSED SEA FOOD

A processed meat food or a processed fishery food having improved physical properties and taste can be obtained by using a transglutaminase and an enzyme having a saccharide transfer activity for converting an α-1,4 bond to an α-1,6 bond in the process for producing the processed meat food or the processed fishery food.

COMPOSITIONS FOR FELINE CONSUMPTION

MULTI-LAYERED CANNED PET FOOD

PET FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

A pet food product is produced having a coloured exterior that simulates the appearance of real meat that has been imparted a marinated or grilled appearance. The product may be manufactured using a vegetarian (meat free) formulation or a formulation combining meat with dry proteinaceous materials. The ingredients are processed to form an emulsion-like mixture, which is rapidly heated in a confined zone to allow the protein to coagulate. An injector/shredder assembly is positioned in the zone to disrupt and shred the coagulated product mass and inject a colourant. The colourant adheres to some of the exterior surfaces of the final product to create a simulated grilled or roasted appearance.

NEW PET FOOD COMPOSITION AND METHOD

A canine pet food composition comprising a meat based material having an essentially solid mass assuming the shape of the container in which it is packed, said pet food having meat particles with a moisturized appearance and visually recognizable discrete food particles upon slicing the pet food mass after departure from the said container.

HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS: COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT

The present invention is generally related to the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in domestic animals. It is specifically directed to compositions containing phosphate binders that are palatable to domestic animals and methods using such compositions. In a composition aspect, the present invention provides a composition that includes: a rare earth compound (e.g., lanthanum oxycarbonate or lanthanum carbonate hydroxide), calcium salts (e.g, calcium carbonate or calcium acetate), aluminum salts (e.g., aluminum hydroxide or a hydrophilic exchange resin; and an ingredient of domestic animal food, wherein the ingredient is selected from a group consisting of chicken, beef, lamb, chicken meal or lamb meal, corn, rice, bone meal, fish meal, fish, egg product, beef, beef meal, corn gluten meal, poultry by-product meal, wheat flour, beef tallow, maple syrup, honey, apple, flaxseed, flaxseed meal, rice bran and germ, oats, barley, and wheat bran.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURE OF FEED FOR AQUACULTURE SPECIES

... ²²²The present invention comprises a process for producing a feed and a feed ²product from proteins like fish meal, soybean meal, rape meal, feather meal ²etc, binders like wheat, starch containing sources etc, lipids being of marine ²and/or vegetable origin and containing at least one of the conventional ²additives like minerals, vitamins, enzymes and pigments like astaxanthin. A ²storage stable intermediate product is manufactured by mixing the protein ²material with binders and possibly also the minerals which then are extruded, ²pelletized, granulated and formed into porous pellets suitable for transport ²or storage. The intermediate product is further processed by introducing a gel ²containing water and lipids or an emulsion containing water and lipids into ²the pores in a vacuum chamber, and where vitamins and possibly pigments and ²enzymes have been mixed with the gel or emulsion prior to introduction to the ²vacuum chamber, and that the vacuum is released from said chamber and the ...

HYDROLYSED MARINE PROTEIN PRODUCT, PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF, AND APPLICATION

A hydrolyzed marine protein product, a method for the production of the product, a feed product for animals, including humans, and a culture medium including the hydrolyzed marine protein product. The protein product may be hydrolyzed by enzymatic activity, bacterial activity, acids, cooking or any combination of these. The protein product may also include stickwater peptide fraction containing bioactive peptides. Feed product could be any nutritional product comsumable by any animal including humans. 1. A process for the production of a hydrolysed marine protein product , comprising the following steps:a) homogenizing by-product from fish and/or other marine sources;b) controlled hydrolyses of the proteins contained within said sources and/or separation of stickwater from processing of marine raw material;c) subjecting the hydrolysate from step b) to ultrafiltration producing a UF permeate containing hydrolysed proteins and a UF retentate containing oil fibres, fat emulsions and other large molecules;d) the UF permeate from step c) is further subjected to nanofiltration, producing a NF permeate containing water, monovalent ions and biogenic amines and a NF retentate containing hydrolysed proteins;e) the UF retentate from step c) and NF retentate from step d) are concentrated separately or in combination dried by spray, vacuum or any other drying method; andf) the NF permeate containing water, monovalent ions and biogenic amines are discarded.2. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the ultrafiltration is performed by using high density ceramic membranes.3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the nanofiltration is performed by using highly selective membranes.4. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the UF and NF water removal process can exploit excess energy on ships hereby reducing cost and increasing the ships operation duration and radius.5. The process according to claim 1 , substantially reducing the need of water evaporation and energy.6. ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ANIMAL FEED OR FOODSTUFF AND A PRODUCT OBTANIED BY THAT METHOD

The present invention relates to a method of producing an animal animal feed or foodstuff comprising the steps of: (i) providing at least a first stream of material, preferably comprising a meat and/or fish emulsion, (ii) preparing a viscous gel comprising at least one gel-forming component and a liquid, especially water, by introducing the gel-forming component and the liquid into a mixing chamber, the introduction of the liquid into the gel-forming component located in the mixing chamber being performed by means of a first nozzle unit under high pressure, (iii) providing the viscous gel obtained in step (ii) as or in at least one second stream of material, (iv) making a laminar dispersion of the second stream of material in the first stream of material in an apparatus for at least partially incompletely mixing the first and second streams of material, so that the second stream of material is distributed in the first stream of material in the form of droplets with a size of at least 0.3 mm, preferably 0.3 mm to 8 mm, (v) withdrawing the first stream of material containing the second stream of material in the form of droplets through a second nozzle unit, and (vi) solidifying the first stream of material containing the second stream of material in the form of droplets; and an animal feed or foodstuff which can be prepared with said method. 1. A method of producing an animal feed or foodstuff comprising the steps of:(i) providing at least a first stream of material, preferably comprising a meat and/or fish emulsion,(ii) preparing a viscous gel comprising at least one gel-forming component and a liquid, especially water, by introducing the gel-forming component and the liquid into a mixing chamber, the introduction of the liquid into the gel-forming component located in the mixing chamber being performed by means of a first nozzle unit under high pressure,(iii) providing the viscous gel obtained in step (ii) as or in at least one second stream of material,(iv) making ...

FOOD ANALOGS AND METHODS FOR MAKING FOOD ANALOGS

The invention provides food analogs and methods of making the food analogs. In general, the methods comprise comminuting one or more meats to produce a meat slurry, admixing one or more flours to produce a powder blend, admixing the meat slurry and the powder blend to produce a dough, and extruding the dough at a shear mechanical energy ranging from about 50 kJ/kg to about 500 kJ/kg and at a temperature ranging from about 60° C. to about 120° C. to produce a food analog. Colorant can be added before, during, or after the admixing or extrusion processes to provide a more natural appearance to the food analog. The food analog can be a meat analog having the appearance of a meat or a non-meat food analog such as a fruit or vegetable. 1. A method for making a food analog comprising:comminuting one or more meats to produce a meat slurry;admixing one or more flours to produce a powder blend;admixing the meat slurry and the powder blend to produce a dough; andextruding the dough at a shear mechanical energy ranging from about 50 kJ/kg to about 500 kJ/kg and at a temperature ranging from about 60° C. to about 120° C. to produce a food analog.2. The method of further comprising cutting the food analog into pieces to produce food analog pieces.3. The method of further comprising adding one or more colorants to the meat slurry to produce a colored food analog.4. The method of further comprising adding one or more colorants to the powder blend to produce a colored food analog.5. The method of timber comprising adding uric or more colorants to the admixed meat slurry and powder blend to produce a colored food analog.6. The method of wherein the colorants are added while extruding the dough.7. The method of further comprising adding one or more colorants to the meat slurry claim 1 , powder blend claim 1 , admixed meat slurry claim 1 , or combination thereof to produce a colored food analog.8. The method of wherein the food analog is a meat analog and the colorant is: (1) ...

Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products

Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing semi-moist meatballs. An illustrative embodiment provides a method of manufacturing generally spherical pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a portioning device that divides said mix into smaller portions of roughly uniform volume, (b) placing said portions on a first belt of a first conveyor moving at a first speed in a longitudinal direction, (c) periodically pressing said portions with a second belt of a second conveyor, where said second belt operates in a plane at a height above, and substantially parallel to, said first belt, said second belt moving at a second speed in substantially the same longitudinal direction as said first belt, while also oscillating back and forth in a lateral direction that is at an angle to said longitudinal direction, such that said portions are transformed into generally spherical shapes. 1. A method of manufacturing generally spherical pet treats comprising:(a) providing a ground proteinaceous mix to a portioning device that divides said mix into smaller portions of roughly uniform volume,(b) placing said portions on a first belt of a first conveyor moving at a first speed in a longitudinal direction,(c) periodically pressing said portions with a second belt of a second conveyor, where said second belt operates in a plane at a height above, and substantially parallel to, said first belt, said second belt moving at a second speed in substantially the same longitudinal direction as said first belt, while also oscillating back and forth in a lateral direction that is at an angle to said longitudinal direction, such that said portions are transformed into generally spherical shapes.2. The process of wherein said portioning is done using a fill and form molding process.3. The process of wherein said portioning is done by extruding said blend through at least one rectangular or circular die plate ...

APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR ENCLOSING A FILLING IN A FOOD PRODUCT

A filling device comprises a modified vacuum-tilling head that introduces a viscous filling, such as a gravy, into a loaf matrix in a retortable can so that the tilling remains enclosed by the set loaf matrix after retorting. The tilling can remain as a viscous gravy or can set as a gel, depending on the formulation of the filling. Preferably the viscous filling is distributed horizontally into the loaf matrix, for example through horizontally-facing apertures, during a pause in the descent of the can away from the filling device. The flow of the filling can be controlled by synchronized pneumatic valves. 1. A method for making a canned food product comprising a first composition and a second composition , the method comprising:dispensing the first composition into a can;dispensing the second composition into the first composition from a nozzle comprising apertures that are positioned in the first composition, the apertures horizontally-facing relative to the can; andremoving the nozzle from within the can, and the first composition encloses the second composition.2. The method of wherein the first composition is a meat emulsion.3. The method of wherein the second composition is a gravy.4. The method of further comprising retorting the can in which the first composition encloses the second composition.4. The method of wherein the can is retorted at a temperature from about 121° C. to about 128° C. for a time period from about 25 to about 50 minutes.6. The method of wherein the nozzle extends from a filling device claim 1 , the first composition is dispensed into the can with the can in a first position claim 1 , the second composition is dispensed into the can with the can in a second position claim 1 , and the distance from the filling device to the can in the second position is greater than the distance from the filling device to the can in the first position.7. The method of wherein the first position of the can forms a sealing engagement of the can with the ...

IMPROVED MEAT SLURRY METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND COMPOSITIONS

A process for producing a meat slurry is described. The process includes: (i) obtaining an animal source of protein; (ii) reducing piece size of the animal source of protein to produce a smaller-piece-sized animal source of protein; (iii) introducing one or more types of lactic acid producing bacteria and at least one carbohydrate energy source to the smaller-piece-sized animal source of protein to produce a meat mixture; (iv) adding water to the meat mixture to produce an activated meat mixture; (v) incubating the activated meat mixture to produce a meat slurry; and wherein the activated meat mixture has a pH value that is greater than about 5.0, and wherein prior to incubating, the lactic acid producing bacteria is present on the meat mixture in an amount that is at least about 1×107 colony forming units (“CFU”) of lactic acid producing bacteria per gram of said meat mixture, and wherein after incubating, the lactic acid producing bacteria produces lactic acid in an amount that is sufficient to maintain a pH of the meat slurry at a value that is no greater than about 4.7. 1. A meat slurry composition , comprising:an animal source of protein;one or more types of lactic acid producing bacteria;lactic acid;water; andwherein said meat slurry composition is in a semi-liquefied state, and said lactic acid is produced by said one or more types of lactic acid producing bacteria in an amount that is sufficient to maintain a pH value of said meat slurry composition at less than about 4.7.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said semi-liquefied state includes a largest piece-size of a substantial amount of said animal source of protein that does not exceed a dimension that is about 20 mm.3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein said largest piece-size of a substantial amount of said animal source of protein does not exceed a dimension that is about 10 mm.4. The composition of 1 claim 2 , wherein said animal source of protein includes at least one member selected from a ...

FEATHER BASED COMESTIBLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH COMPOSITIONS

The invention provides methods for making a comestible compositions by producing a mixture comprising from about 20 to about 60% feather, from about 30 to about 65% polyol and from about 0.1 to about 3% feather degradation agent; and heating the mixture to a temperature of from about 120 to about 240° C. under a pressure of from, about 200 to about 1000 psi for a period of from about 2 to about 10 minutes. The invention also provides comestible compositions produced by the methods. 1. A method for making a comestible composition comprising:producing a mixture comprising from about 20 to about 60% feather, from about 30 to about 65% polyol, and from about 0.1 to about 3% feather degradation agent; and heating the mixture to a temperature of from about 120 to about 240° C. under a pressure of from about 200 to about 1000 psi for a period of from about 2 to about 10 minutes.2. The method of wherein the feather is whole feathers claim 1 , mechanically processed whole feathers claim 1 , partially hydrolyzed leathers claim 1 , feather meal claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The method of wherein the feather is feather meal.4. The method of wherein the polyol is polyethylene glycol claim 1 , glycerol claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The method of wherein the polyol is glycerol.6. The method of wherein the feather degradation agent is sodium sulfite claim 1 , sodium metabisulfite claim 1 , potassium metabisulfite claim 1 , sodium hydrogen sulfite claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , hydrogen sulfite claim 1 , potassium hydrogen sulfite claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The method of wherein the feather degradation agent is sodium sulfite.8. The method of wherein the mixture is heated to a temperature of from about 140 to about 220° C.9. The method of wherein the mixture is under a pressure of front about 300 to about 900 psi.10. The method of wherein the mixture is heated for a period of from about 3 to about 8 minutes.11. The method of wherein the mixture farther ...

PALATABILITY ENHANCING COMPOSITIONS

The invention provides palatability enhancing compositions comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate, one or more animal by-products, and one or more microbial proteins and comestible compositions comprising one or more comestible ingredients and the palatability enhancing compositions. 1. A palatability enhancing composition comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate , one or more animal by-products , and one or more microbial proteins.2. The palatability enhancing composition of wherein the animal by-product is animal digest.3. The palatability enhancing composition of wherein the microbial protein is brewer's yeast.4. The palatability enhancing composition of comprising tetrasodium pyrophosphate claim 1 , one or more animal by-products claim 1 , and one or more microbial proteins.5. The palatability enhancing composition of comprising from about 5 to about 40% tetrasodium pyrophosphate claim 4 , from about 20 to about 60% of one or more animal by-products claim 4 , and from about 20 to about 60% of one or more microbial proteins.6. A comestible composition comprising one or more comestible ingredients and a palatability enhancing composition comprising a palatability enhancing amount of two or more of tetrasodium pyrophosphate claim 4 , one or more animal by-products claim 4 , and one or more microbial proteins.7. The comestible composition of wherein the comestible ingredient is water.8. The comestible composition of wherein the comestible composition is formulated for felines.9. The comestible composition of wherein the comestible ingredient is milk or a milk analog.10. The comestible composition of wherein the milk analog is a milk analog formulated for felines.11. The comestible composition of wherein the animal by-product is animal digest.12. The comestible composition of wherein the microbial protein is brewer's yeast.13. The comestible composition of wherein the ...

CHEWY EDIBLE COMPOSITIONS

Methods and compositions are provided for producing a high glycerol/high collagen or gelatin edible composition suitable for use as a pet treat. Chewy edible compositions produced by such methods are also provided. 1. A method for preparing a chewy edible composition , comprising:preparing a liquid premix by mixing a humectant with other liquid ingredients, if any;preparing a dry premix by mixing collagen or a collagen derivative with other dry ingredients, if any;chilling the liquid premix and the dry premix to a temperature between about −15° C. to about 7° C.;mixing the liquid premix with the dry premix at a temperature between about −15° C. to about 7° C. to form a pourable paste;pouring the paste into a heat-stable container;heating the container at a temperature and for a time sufficient to produce a cooked paste; andcooling the cooked paste to form the chewy edible composition.21. The method of , wherein the chilling step or the mixing step , or both , are performed at a temperature between about −5° C. and about 4° C.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid premix further comprises water or an aqueous solution of sugar or a sugar alcohol and water claim 1 , wherein the water is present in an amount less than about 50% of the paste.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the water is present in an amount less than about 30% of the paste.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the humectant is selected from glycerol claim 1 , erythritol claim 1 , 1 claim 1 ,2-propanediol claim 1 , ethanol and sorbitol claim 1 , or combinations thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the collagen derivative is gelatin.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat-stable container is a baking mold.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heat-stable container comprises packaging material.9. The method of claim 1 , comprising separating the chewy edible composition into portions.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the portions are of sizes having a volume less than about 8 cm.11. The ...

PACKAGED FOOD COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

A food product including a combination of ingredients comprising 70-80 wt-% solid components and less than 30 wt-% water. The solid components can include IQF, dehydrated components, pureed components, and whole, shredded, crumbled or diced components. The food can be produced by supplying the combination of ingredients; forming a slurry by mixing the ingredients into a relatively homogenous blend; depositing a predetermined quantity of the slurry into a package; sealing the package containing the slurry; and cooking the slurry within the package, wherein a liquid phase of the food is reduced to reach a desired product consistency. 1. A method for producing a food product comprising:supplying a combination of ingredients comprising 70-80 wt-% solid components and less than 30 wt-% liquid components, wherein said solid components comprise at least 0.8 wt-% dehydrated components, at least 2.0 wt-% pureed components, and at least 25 wt-% of ingredients that are whole, shredded, crumbled or diced, and wherein all percentages are based on total weight of the combination of ingredients;forming a slurry by mixing the ingredients into a relatively homogenous blend;depositing a predetermined quantity of the slurry into a package;sealing the package containing the slurry; andcooking the slurry within the package, wherein a liquid phase of the pet food is reduced to reach a desired product consistency.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said ingredients comprise less than 25 wt-% water.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said solid components comprise at least 2 wt-% dehydrated ingredients.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said forming step comprises:combining the ingredients in a mixing container;stirring the ingredients together; andheating the ingredients to facilitate distribution of the solid components within the liquid phase.5. The method according to claim 4 , a portion of the solid components are supplied in pureed form prior to the ...

SUET CAKES FOR BIRDS

A suet cake for use as food for wild birds, comprising a mass of suet and a plurality of edible inclusions provided in the mass of suet, wherein the mass of suet is coloured to produce a high degree contrast with the edible inclusions. 1. A suet cake for use as food for wild birds , comprising a mass of suet and a plurality of edible inclusions provided in the mass of suet , wherein the mass of suet is coloured to produce a high degree contrast with the edible inclusions.2. The suet cake of claim 1 , wherein the high degree of contrast refers to the difference in wavelength between the colour of the mass of suet and the colours of the edible inclusions.3. The suet cake of claim 1 , wherein the high degree of contrast refers to the difference in ultraviolet reflectance between the mass of suet and the edible inclusions.4. The suet cake of claim 1 , wherein the mass of suet is coloured with multiple colours.5. The suet cake of claim 4 , wherein the colour of the mass of suet is selected from at least one of red claim 4 , pink claim 4 , purple claim 4 , blue claim 4 , yellow claim 4 , orange claim 4 , and green.6. The suet cake of claim 4 , wherein the mass of suet is coloured using at least one of beet juice claim 4 , beet pulp claim 4 , carrot juice claim 4 , carrot granules claim 4 , carrot pulp claim 4 , tomato pulp claim 4 , apple juice claim 4 , apple pulp claim 4 , blueberry juice claim 4 , blueberry pulp claim 4 , raspberry juice claim 4 , raspberry pulp claim 4 , cherry juice claim 4 , and cherry pulp.7. The suet cake of claim 4 , wherein the mass of suet is coloured using at least one of anthocyanin claim 4 , canthaxanin claim 4 , carotene claim 4 , chlorophyll claim 4 , chlorophyllin claim 4 , xanthophyll claim 4 , and betanin.8. The suet cake of claim 1 , wherein the edible inclusions have colours selected from black claim 1 , orange claim 1 , yellow claim 1 , brown claim 1 , blue claim 1 , purple and white.9. The suet cake of claim 1 , wherein the edible ...

AQUACULTURE FEEDS CONTAINING SOY PROTEIN AND FISHMEAL AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

Aquaculture feeds include a combination of proteinaceous vegetable material and proteinaceous fish material. The vegetable and fish materials are combined with additives such as alcohol and reducing agents and heated at elevated temperatures to release oil and nutrients from the fish material. At least a portion of the oil is absorbed into the proteinaceous vegetable material to form a proteinaceous product from the mixture. Alcohol is removed from the mixture to form the aquaculture feed with enhanced protein digestibility and solubility. The aquaculture feed may include up to about 50 percent proteinaceous vegetable material and up to about 50 percent proteinaceous fish material. Aquaculture species ingesting diets of the aquaculture feed experience improvements in weight gain, protein conversion efficiency, and feed efficiency compared to aquaculture species ingesting diets of fishmeal alone or soy flake produced according to traditional methods. 1. A method of forming an aquaculture feed , comprising:combining a proteinaceous vegetable material with a proteinaceous fish material, alcohol and a reducing agent to form a mixture;maintaining the mixture under pressure at an elevated cooking temperature sufficient to cook the proteinaceous fish material and release oil therefrom, wherein at least a portion of the oil is absorbed into the proteinaceous vegetable material to form a proteinaceous product from the mixture; andremoving all or essentially all of the alcohol by venting the pressure on the proteinaceous product to form the aquaculture feed, the aquaculture feed with enhanced protein digestibility and solubility.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aquaculture feed is formed of about 50 percent proteinaceous vegetable material.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the aquaculture feed is formed of up to about 50 percent proteinaceous fish material.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising pressing the mixture with the cooked proteinaceous fish material to ...

Pet Toy With Edible And/Or Digestible Components

Disclosed herein is an animal toy having an outer cover defining a chamber that contains a filling material and a noise making device. The outer cover, the filling material, and/or the noise making device can be made of at least one material that is edible for an animal. In some embodiments, the outer cover is reusable. 1. A animal toy , comprisingan outer cover defining a chamber, the chamber containing a filling material and a noise making device,wherein at least one of the outer cover, the filling material, and the noise making device is made of at least one material that is edible for an animal.2. The animal toy of claim 1 , wherein the at least one material is edible for a dog.3. The animal toy of claim 1 , wherein the outer cover claim 1 , the filling material claim 1 , and the noise making device are each made entirely of at least one edible material.4. The animal toy of claim 1 , wherein the toy is made entirely of at least one edible material.5. The animal toy of claim 1 , wherein the edible material is digestible.6. The animal toy of claim 1 , wherein the outer cover includes an opening and a sealing device for reconfiguring the pet toy from an open configuration to a closed configuration claim 1 ,wherein, in the open configuration, access is provided into the chamber from a region external of the chamber so to allow a user to remove and replace at least one of the noise making device and the filling material, and in the closed configuration, access into the chamber is substantially blocked from the region external of the chamber.7. The animal toy of claim 6 , wherein the sealing device comprises a zipper.8. The animal toy of claim 6 , wherein the sealing device comprises a hook and loop fastener.9. The animal toy of claim 1 , wherein the outer cover is made of a first edible material claim 1 , the filling material is made of a second edible material claim 1 , and the noise making device is made of a third edible material.10. The animal toy of claim 9 , ...

PET CHEW ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Pet chew products and methods of manufacturing such products are disclosed. Some pet chew products may comprise puffed pieces of dry animal tissue, such as bully stick, or puffed pieces of hardened cheese, such as hardened yak cheese made for pet consumption. Some pet chew products may comprise hardened cheese, dry animal tissue such as a bully stick, and a sugar protein bond joining the hardened cheese and the dry animal tissue. 131-. (canceled)32. A method of manufacturing a pet chew product , comprising:boiling a piece of hardened cheese, the hardened cheese comprising cheese that is impossible to cut by hand with a knife, to produce hot expanded cheese;engaging a surface of the hot expanded cheese to a surface of a dry animal tissue comprising one or more of dried corpus cavernosum or dried corpus spongiosum type tissue; andcooling the hot expanded cheese while maintaining the engagement with the dry animal tissue to form a bond joining the hardened cheese and the dry animal tissue, wherein the bond is resistant to separation of the hardened cheese and dry animal tissue.33. A method according to wherein the dry animal tissue comprises a bully stick.34. A method according to claim 33 , further comprising drilling a hole in the hardened cheese claim 33 , and engaging the surface of the hot expanded cheese to the surface of the dry animal tissue comprises inserting the bully stick into the hole.35. A method according to claim 33 , further comprising cutting one or more slices of the hardened cheese and after boiling the slices claim 33 , wrapping the hot expanded cheese slices around the bully stick.36. A method according to wherein engaging the surface of the hot expanded cheese to the surface of the dry animal tissue is done substantially immediately upon removing the hot expanded cheese from boiling water claim 32 , while the hot expanded cheese is hot and steamy.37. A method according to wherein the cooling is done in room temperature for a minimum of about 20 ...

TUNICATE EXTRACT FOR USE IN ANIMAL FEEDS

Animal feeds and feed components are provided which comprise tunicate material. The tunicate material may be whole tunicate, e.g. washed and/or dried, or a tunicate extract. Preferred tunicate extracts include protein- and/or lipid-enhanced extracts. Also provided are uses of tunicates and tunicate extracts as, or in, animal feeds and methods for feeding animals, e.g. fish, comprising administering feeds containing tunicate material. 1. Use of a tunicate or a nutrition-providing tunicate extract in the production of a feed or feed component for a non-human animal.2. The use according to wherein the tunicate extract comprises the inner part of the tunicate or an extract thereof.3Ciona, AscidiaAscidiella.. The use according to claim 1 , wherein said tunicate is an ascidian of the sub-order enterogona claim 1 , e.g. of the genus or4. The use of claim 1 , wherein the animal feed comprises at least 5% by weight of tunicate protein claim 1 , preferably at least 10% by weight of tunicate protein.5. The use of claim 1 , wherein the animal feed comprises at least 5% by weight of tunicate lipids claim 1 , especially at least 15% by weight of tunicate lipids.6. The use of claim 1 , wherein the tunicate extract comprises at least 40% by weight of tunicate protein and/or at least 1% by weight of tunicate lipid on an ash-free basis.7. The use of for the production of a fish feed comprising 0-50% by weight fishmeal claim 1 , 0-40% by weight fish oil claim 1 , 0-20% by weight soyaprotein meal claim 1 , 0-20% by weight wheat gluten claim 1 , 1-80% by weight of said tunicate or tunicate extract and 0-10% by weight plant oil.8. The use of claim 1 , wherein the animal feed or feed component comprises (e.g. consists essentially of) a tunicate extract.9. The use of claim 7 , wherein said tunicate extract is a partially or fully dried claim 7 , ash-reduced claim 7 , polysaccharide-reduced (e.g. cellulose-reduced) claim 7 , heavy metal-reduced claim 7 , and/or toxin-reduced extract claim 7 ...

PROCESS FOR THE COAGULATION OF WASTED EGGS

A process to coagulate wasted eggs which includes an acidification step of the liquid egg, followed by a coagulation step using a heat exchanger, such as a scraped surface heat exchanger, and optionally a drying step. The obtained coagulated egg product has useful properties and can be used as animal food. The process allows the disposal of wasted eggs generated in the poultry and related industries and the production of a valuable by-product with high protein and fat content. 1. A process for the production of a coagulated egg product which comprises , in order , the following steps:a) separating the liquid egg from the shells;b) acidifying the liquid egg product to a pH in the range of from 3 to 6.0;c) heating and coagulating the acidified liquid egg in a scraped surface heat exchanger.2. The process according to additionally comprising the step of drying the acidified and coagulated egg product resulting from step c).3. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the acidifying step b) includes a fermentation process.4. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the acidifying step b) comprises the addition of an acid claim 1 , preferably an acid which is a food preservative.5. The process according to claim 4 , wherein the acid is citric acid.6. A process according to claim 1 , wherein in step b) the pH is adjusted to a pH of from 4.0 to 5.8.7. The process according to claim 6 , wherein the pH is from 4.5 to 5.5.8. The process according to claim 7 , wherein the pH is from 4.5 to 5.3.9. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the process is in continuous mode.10. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the process is in batch mode.11. The process according to claim 1 , wherein the process comprises a step of grinding and optionally sieving the product claim 1 , and storing it in a container.12. A coagulated egg product obtainable by the process of claim 1 , having a water content of less than 10% by weight.13. The coagulated egg product according to claim 12 , ...

PET CHEW TOY ASSEMBLY

A pet chew toy assembly including a first component, wherein the first component includes a thermoplastic, a binding agent, and bone meal, and an optional second component, wherein the second component includes at least one of a natural rubber, a synthetic rubber, a thermoplastic rubber, a thermoplastic elastomer, and combinations thereof. 1. A pet chew toy assembly , comprising:a first component, wherein the first component comprises a thermoplastic, a binding agent, and a bone meal; anda second component, wherein the second component comprises at least one of a natural rubber, a synthetic rubber, a thermoplastic rubber, a thermoplastic elastomer, and combinations thereof.2. The pet chew toy assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic of the first component comprises at least one of a poly(methyl methacrylate) claim 1 , an acrylonitrile butadiene styrene claim 1 , a polyamide claim 1 , a polylactic acid claim 1 , a polybenzimidazole claim 1 , a polycarbonate claim 1 , a polyether sulfone claim 1 , a poly ether-ether ketone claim 1 , a polyetherimide claim 1 , a polyethylene claim 1 , a polyphenylene oxide claim 1 , a polyphenylene sulfide claim 1 , a polypropylene claim 1 , a polystyrene claim 1 , a polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , a polytetrafluoroethylene and combinations thereof.3. The pet chew toy assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the thermoplastic of the first component comprises polypropylene.4. The pet chew toy assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the binding agent of the first component comprises at least one of sucrose claim 1 , lactose claim 1 , starch claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , cellulosic fiber claim 1 , modified cellulose claim 1 , microcrystalline cellulose claim 1 , cellulose ether claim 1 , hydroxypropyl cellulose claim 1 , sugar alcohol claim 1 , gelatin claim 1 , collagen claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The pet chew toy assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the binding agent of the first component comprises starch.6. ...

HIGH MEAT PET FOOD TREATS

Described herein is a pet food composition comprising between 55 and 90% by weight raw ground meat, between 1 and 45% absorbent fiber, between 1 and 25% hydrocolloid, between 0.1 and 25% humectant; and a flavouring agent, wherein the composition comprises between 25 and 45% by weight water, and the composition is suitable for rotary molding. The composition can be used to make high meat inclusion pet treats that do not contain flour, and that can be made by rotary molding. 1. A pet food composition comprising:(a) between 55 and 90% by weight raw ground meat;(b) between 1 and 45% absorbent fiber;(c) between 1 and 25% hydrocolloid;(d) between 0.1 and 25% humectant; and(e) a flavouring agent,wherein the composition comprises between 25 and 45% by weight water, andwherein the composition is suitable for rotary molding.2. The composition of comprising between 30 and 40% by weight water.3. The composition of comprising between 28 and 34% by weight water.4. The composition of claim 1 , comprising between 65 to 75% by weight raw ground meat.5. The composition of claim 1 , comprising between 70 and 75% by weight raw ground meat.6. The composition of claim 1 , comprising between 10 and 20% by weight absorbent fiber.7. The composition of claim 1 , comprising between 10 and 15% by weight absorbent fiber.8. The composition of claim 1 , comprising between 1 and 15% by weight hydrocolloid.9. The composition of claim 1 , comprising between 1 and 10% by weight hydrocolloid.10. The composition of claim 1 , comprising between 0.1 and 10% by weight humectant.11. The composition of claim 1 , comprising between 0.1 and 2% by weight humectant.12. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the raw ground meat is chicken.13. A method for the production of meat-based pet treat products comprising the steps of:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) preparing a composition according to ;'}(b) forming the composition into pieces by rotary molding;(c) reducing the moisture content of ...

Edible pet chew with gluten free outer layer

A pet chew includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the outer and inner layers being laminated and rolled into a cylindrical shape having knots at both ends, the outer layer including potato.

CHUNKY PRODUCT IN ANIMAL FOOD COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING IT

The present application relates to a chunky product suitable for mixing in or as the sole component of animal food compositions, which comprises, in percent by weight based on the total weight of the chunky product: meat and/or animal by-products 10-55% by weight, further proteins 5-50% by weight, at least one water-binding component 0.5-15% by weight, optionally added water 10-30% by weight, wherein the chunky product comprises at least one phase in which all the proteins are present in substantially denatured form. 2. The chunky product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the meat and/or the animal by-products are selected from the group consisting of liver claim 1 , lean meat claim 1 , meat meal claim 1 , bone meal claim 1 , poultry meal claim 1 , fish meal and mixtures thereof.3. The chunky product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the further proteins are selected from the group consisting of powdered egg claim 1 , whole egg claim 1 , milk claim 1 , milk powder claim 1 , powdered egg white claim 1 , wheat protein claim 1 , soya claim 1 , yeast and mixtures thereof.4. The chunky product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chunky product has a fat content of 5-20% by weight claim 1 , based on the total weight of the chunky product.5. The chunky product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one water-binding component is selected from the group consisting of starch claim 1 , cassia gum claim 1 , carrageenan and mixtures thereof.6. The chunky product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chunky product has a content of 1 to 10% by weight vegetable fibers.7. The chunky product as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising at least one components selected from the group consisting of phosphate claim 1 , vitamins claim 1 , trace elements claim 1 , minerals and mixtures thereof.8. The chunky product as claimed in claim 1 , wherein it is a one-phase product.9. A method for preparing a chunky product as claimed in claim 1 , comprising the steps of:mincing meat and/or animal by- ...

Method of Making an Animal Food Product by Customizing the Amino Acid Profile, Increasing Usable Energy Levels, and Improving Digestibility, and Compositions of the Method

The method disclosed herein comprises creation of an enzymatic digest medium containing feathers which may be rendered with a meat material to form a product, or may be dried after digestion has reached a desired level and then mixed with a rendered material. The composition disclosed herein comprises a product which, whether used as animal feed or as an additive or flavor to animal feed, provides a product having at least one of an improved amino acid profile, improved digestibility and more desirable levels of protein, lysine, and ash compared to the same amount of a carrier meat with which it is mixed. 1. A method of making an animal food product , comprising combining an aged enzymatic digest with a meat material to form a mixture; and rendering the mixture in a cooker to form the food product.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aged enzymatic digest is produced by a method comprising grinding feathers in the presence of blood and at least one enzyme.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the aged enzymatic digest comprises combining more than one enzyme and a plurality of feather pieces and allowing time for substantially complete enzymatic digestion of said feather pieces.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein said at least one enzyme are selected from the group consisting of papain claim 3 , pepsin claim 3 , keritinase claim 3 , protease claim 3 , and amylase.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the animal food product is further combined with at least one additional component prior to feeding.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the meat material comprises poultry byproducts claim 1 , and a total lysine content of the food product is higher than the lysine content of the rendered meat material when rendered without said aged enzymatic digest.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the level of metabolizable energy of the food product is higher than the level of metabolizable energy of the rendered meat material when rendered without said aged enzymatic digest.8. The ...

METHODS OF MAKING COATED PET FOOD PRODUCTS

A method of manufacturing a coated pet food is provided. The method comprises providing an edible core having a moisture content of at least about 50% and a volume of from about 0.256 cubic centimeters to about 16.4 cubic centimeters. A first layer comprising a first plurality of particles is bonded to the edible core to provide the coated pet food. The first layer of the coated pet food resists 98% of abrasion in an abrasion test. 1. A method of manufacturing a coated pet food comprising(a) providing an edible core having a moisture content of at least about 50% and a volume of from about 0.256 cubic centimeters to about 16.4 cubic centimeters; and(b) applying a first coating comprising a binder to the edible core and applying the first layer to the first coating to provide the coated pet food wherein the binder does not comprise a gel, gum or hydrocolloid;wherein the first layer resists 98% of abrasion in an abrasion test.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the particles are from 0.005mm to 50 mm in size as measured in at least one axis.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the plurality of particles are adhered together to form one or more agglomerates.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the agglomerates have a volume of from about 0.004 cc to about 3600 cc.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first coating comprises from about 1% to about 50% binder claim 1 , by weight of the coating.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the binder comprises one or more egg-based materials claim 1 , undenatured proteins claim 1 , food grade polymeric adhesives claim 1 , polyols claim 1 , or a combination of these. The method of claim 1 , wherein the binder comprises egg whites and/or dried egg whites.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising heat treating the coated pet food at conditions sufficient to set the first coating and/or to kill at least a portion of any microbes associated with the coated pet food.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR HEATING OR COOLING VISCOUS MATERIALS

The invention provides methods and devices for heating or cooling viscous materials such as meat emulsions useful for producing food and other products. The devices include a heat exchanger comprising a first plate, a second plate attached to the first plate, and a first spacer and a second spacer arranged between the first plate and the second plate. The first plate, the second plate, the first spacer, and the second spacer define at least one temperature controlled passage for a product to pass through the heat exchanger. 1. A device comprising:a first plate;a second plate attached to the first plate, at least one of the first plate and the second plate comprising energy exchanging capabilities; anda first spacer and a second spacer arranged between the first plate and the second plate, wherein the first plate, the second plate, the first spacer and the second spacer define at least one passage for a product to pass through the device.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The device of wherein at least one of the first plate and the second plate comprises a plurality of separate passages through individual portions of the first plate and the second plate.7. The device of wherein the passages comprise a fluid that cools or heats the temperature controlled zones of the device.8. The device of wherein the passage comprises a gap between the first plate and the second plate ranging from about 3 cm to about 15 cm.9. (canceled)10. The device of wherein the first plate and the second plate are sealed along the first spacer and the second spacer to withstand internal pressures in the passage from about 50 to about 1500 psi.11. The device of wherein the first plate and the second plate are attached together by at least one bolt claim 1 , screw claim 1 , or clamp.12. The device of comprising a first end plate defining an inlet and a second end plate defining an outlet attached to opposite ends of the first plate and the second plate.13. A heat exchanger ...

PET FOOD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE OF PET FOOD

There is provided pet food in which the pet food is gel type pet food, the moisture content is 50% by weight or greater, the viscosity is in a range of 20 dPa·s to 35 dPa·s, the ratio of fractions which do not pass through a sieve having a mesh of 4 mm is in a range of 70% by weight to 95% by weight, and one or more gelling agents and one or more thickeners are contained. 1. Pet food ,wherein the pet food is gel type pet food,the moisture content is 50% by weight or greater,the viscosity is in a range of 20 dPa·s to 35 dPa·s,the ratio of fractions which do not pass through a sieve having a mesh of 4 mm is in a range of 70% by weight to 95% by weight, andthe pet food comprising at least one gelling agent and at least one thickener.2. The pet food according to claim 1 ,wherein the gelling agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of locust bean gum, carrageenan, agar, gellan gum, pectin, and alginic acid, andthe thickener is at least one selected from the group consisting of xanthan gum, guar gum, starch, gum Arabic, and tara gum.3. The pet food according to claim 1 ,wherein the sinking speed of an iron ball having a diameter of 1 cm and a weight of 4.5 g in a soup portion of the pet food is in a range of 2 cm/min to 18 cm/min.4. The pet food according to claim 1 ,wherein the ratio of fractions which do not pass through a sieve having a mesh of 10 mm is in a range of 33% by weight to 85% by weight and is less than or equal to the ratio of fractions which do not pass through the sieve having a mesh of 4 mm.5. The pet food according to claim 1 , containing flakes derived from at least one raw material selected from the group consisting of cattle claim 1 , chicken claim 1 , sheep claim 1 , pigs claim 1 , tuna claim 1 , bonito claim 1 , sardines claim 1 , barracuda claim 1 , sea bream claim 1 , flounder claim 1 , mackerel claim 1 , and horse mackerel claim 1 ,wherein the ratio of the flakes having a major axis of 30 mm or less is 90% by weight or greater ...

CONVERSION OF ORGANIC WASTE FROM PLANT AND ANIMAL SOURCES INTO A MICRONIZED FERTILIZER OR ANIMAL FEED

A process for the conversion of organic materials raw waste and other marine plants and animals into a stable powder form, without high heat or cooking A raw waste is ground and then optionally hydrolyzed or enzymatically reduced to form a hydrolysate and transferred to a blender for nutrient mixing, to form a raw product that is dried in a high velocity air dryer and micronizer, which can simultaneously dry and grind the raw product within a ball mill's work chamber with a high velocity exhaust stream from an inline pulse engine. The finely ground raw fish or animal waste may be pressed or blended with other nutrients to satisfy feed and fertilizer requirements. The final product may be further milled, granulated, pelletized or classified to meet market suspension standards for drip, pivot, and other applications for feeding plants and animals. 1. A process for conversion of animal and plant waste materials into a feed and fertilizer powder comprising the steps of:a) grinding a raw waste in a grinder;b) enzymatically hydrolyzing the raw waste to form a hydrolysate;c) stabilizing the hydrolysate through the addition of an acid to lower the pH of the hydrolysate;d) heating the hydrolysate to achieve a separation of an oils and water from within the hydrolysate, and forming an oil and water layer in the hydrolysate;e) decanting any of the oil and water layer collected on the hydrolysate;f) separating the oils and the waters from the hydrolysate to form a product cake;g) mixing a nutrient into the cake to form a raw product;h) drying the raw product with an inline pulse engine;i) routing a dryer exhaust stream from the inline pulse engine, the dryer exhaust stream containing a stream of the raw product through a working chamber with the stream of the raw product sonic accelerated to traveling at approximately a sonic velocity prior to entry into a receiving bin; andj) drying and micronizing the raw product within the working chamber to form a product ready for further ...

Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products

Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing slices of sausages that appear to have been cut from a conventional round sausage log at an angle. An illustrative embodiment provides a manufacturing process for making portions to be finished into angled pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a forming chamber comprising: a fixed base surface, a fixed top surface, and a movable intermediate section insertable between said base and top surfaces, said intermediate section having a plurality of die cavities that each have a central axis oblique to the surface of said intermediate plate, said top surface having a plurality of feeder holes that overlap at least partially with said die cavities, (b) filling said plurality of die cavities via said feeder holes with said foodstuff, thereby forming a plurality of portions in shapes and dimensions that generally correspond to the shapes and dimensions of said die cavities, (b) moving said intermediate section containing said plurality of portions out of said chamber, (c) forcibly ejecting said portions with a plurality of longitudinal elements that reciprocate in and out of said die cavities along said central axis, thereby forming angled pet treats. 1. A manufacturing process for angled pet treats comprising:(a) providing a ground proteinaceous mix to a forming chamber comprising: a fixed base surface, a fixed top surface, and a movable intermediate section insertable between said base and top surfaces, said intermediate section having a plurality of die cavities that each have a central axis oblique to the surface of said intermediate plate, said top surface having a plurality of feeder holes that overlap at least partially with said die cavities,(b) filling said plurality of die cavities via said feeder holes with said foodstuff, thereby forming a plurality of portions in shapes and dimensions that generally correspond to the shapes ...

Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products

Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed for manufacturing slices of sausages that appear to have been cut from a conventional round sausage log at an angle. An illustrative embodiment provides a manufacturing process for making portions to be finished into angled pet treats comprising: (a) providing a ground mix of proteinaceous material, flavor enhancers and preservatives to a forming chamber comprising: a fixed base surface, a fixed top surface, and a movable intermediate section insertable between said base and top surfaces, said intermediate section having a plurality of die cavities that each have a central axis oblique to the surface of said intermediate plate, said top surface having a plurality of feeder holes that overlap at least partially with said die cavities, (b) filling said plurality of die cavities via said feeder holes with said foodstuff, thereby forming a plurality of portions in shapes and dimensions that generally correspond to the shapes and dimensions of said die cavities, (b) moving said intermediate section containing said plurality of portions out of said chamber, (c) forcibly ejecting said portions with a plurality of longitudinal elements that reciprocate in and out of said die cavities along said central axis, thereby forming angled pet treats. 1. A manufacturing process for angled pet treats comprising:(a) providing a ground proteinaceous mix to a forming chamber comprising: a fixed base surface, a fixed top surface, and a movable intermediate section insertable between said base and top surfaces, said intermediate section having a plurality of die cavities that each have a central axis oblique to the surface of said intermediate plate, said top surface having a plurality of feeder holes that overlap at least partially with said die cavities,(b) filling said plurality of die cavities via said feeder holes with said foodstuff, thereby forming a plurality of portions in shapes and dimensions that generally correspond to the shapes ...

Novel branded pet food

The invention relates to a pet food, in particular to a novel branded pet food. The pet food is prepared by the following steps: finishing a fresh meat raw material; chopping the finished meat raw material into meat paste; uniformly mixing all ingredients and the meat paste raw material in sequence to serve as an initial material; forming the initial material manually or with a forming machine; steaming in a boiled water state; cooling and then coating in prepared feed liquor; drying until the moisture content is 22+/−2 percent; branding on the upper surfaces or on the upper and lower surfaces; cutting into products of a certain shape to obtain the novel branded pet food. The novel branded pet food provided by the invention is rational in technology and formula, and has excellent color, taste and texture on the basis of guaranteeing balanced nutrition of the product; the finished product has the color and the smoky incense of roast meat and moderate texture and is non-sticking; the coating and the brands make that the products have novel and unique appearances and strong visual impact, and overcome the defects of the conventional pet foods in the aspect.

Pet chew articles and methods of manufacture

Pet chew products and methods of manufacturing such products are disclosed. Some pet chew products may comprise puffed pieces of dry animal tissue, such as bully stick, or puffed pieces of hardened cheese, such as hardened yak cheese made for pet consumption. Some pet chew products may comprise hardened cheese, dry animal tissue such as a bully stick, and a sugar protein bond joining the hardened cheese and the dry animal tissue.

Aquaculture feed formed from fermented soybean meal and earthworm meal, including the fermentation preparation method for the mixture ingredient

A method for producing a fermented aquaculture feed includes forming a powder mixture of soybean meal and earthworm meal, adding water to the powder mixture to form a first feed mixture, adding a culture of to the first feed mixture to form a second feed mixture, and incubating the second feed mixture at a temperature of between about 20° C. and about 50° C. for a first time period to obtain a fermented feed mixture. The invention further provides a fermented feed mixture obtained from adding a culture of to a feed mixture and incubating the feed mixture at a temperature of between about 20° C. and about 50° C. The feed mixture is obtained from adding water to a powder mixture of soybean meal and earthworm meal. The weight of the soybean meal within the power mixture may be larger than the weight of the earthworm meal.

MULTI-TEXTURE PET TREATS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

Pet treats have different textures therein and can be made by coating a first meat, such as a single unitary piece of fresh meat, with small pieces of a second meat, such as dried particles of the second meat. The first and second meats can be the same type or different types of meat relative to each other, for example any type of meat suitable for pets such as chicken, beef, pork, lamb, turkey, duck, goose, rabbit or even fish. A particularly preferred embodiment of the pet treat is a chicken breast or chicken tender coated with small pieces of dehydrated chicken to resemble “fried” chicken. 1. A pet treat comprising:a first meat; anddry pieces of a second meat that form a coating on the first meat, the dry pieces of the second meat are smaller in size than the first meat, and the coating has a different texture than the first meat.2. The pet treat of wherein the coating does not contain flour.3. The pet treat of wherein the pet treat has not been fried.4. The pet treat of wherein the first meat has a form of single unitary piece.5. The pet treat of wherein the single unitary piece of the first meat is a chicken inner fillet or a skinned boneless chicken breast.6. The pet treat of wherein each of the first and second meats are a type of meat selected from the group consisting of chicken claim 1 , beef claim 1 , pork claim 1 , lamb claim 1 , turkey claim 1 , duck claim 1 , goose claim 1 , rabbit claim 1 , fish and combinations thereof.7. The pet treat of wherein the type of meat is different for the first meat relative to the second meat.8. The pet treat of wherein the type of meat is the same for the first meat relative to the second meat.9. The pet treat of wherein the first and second meats are chicken.10. The pet treat of wherein the pet treat has an appearance of fried chicken.11. A method of making a pet treat having at least two textures claim 9 , the method comprising the steps of:mixing a first meat with dry pieces of a second meat such that the first meat ...

Performance food proudct

The present invention relates to a foodstuff comprising feather hydrolysate for use in improving performance during exercise and/or improving recovery after exercise in a dog. It also relates to a method of improving the performance in a dog during exercise and/or improving recovery after exercise, the method comprising administering to a dog a foodstuff which comprises feather hydrolysate.

Dental bone making process

This invention pertains to dental bones made from one, or several of, fresh or dried: beef skin, pork skin, lamb skin, poultry skin, rabbit skin, or fish skin as raw material; washing said raw material; turning said raw materials into skin paste; turning said skin paste into gelatin; adding additional ingredients to said gelatin; mixing said additional ingredients in said gelatin; cooling said mixed gelatin; cutting said mixed gelatin; drying said cut gelatin; and injecting said dried cut gelatin into a mold. The finished product has a longer expiration date, tastes better, and is healthier for pets.

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ANIMAL FEED OR FOODSTUFF AND A PRODUCT MANUFACTURED BY THAT PROCESS

The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing an animal feed or foodstuff comprising the steps of: (i) providing at least one first stream of material comprising a meat and/or fish emulsion, and at least one second stream of material comprising at least one gel-forming and/or gel-like substance, (ii) preferably continuously feeding the second stream of material into the first stream of material in the form of layers and/or coarsely dispersed in the form of droplets, (iii) solidifying at least the first stream of material contained in the combination of materials obtained in step (ii), and (iv) cutting the combination of materials obtained in step (iii) into slices with a thickness of about 0.6-6 mm, preferably 0.8-4 mm, even more preferably 0.9-3 mm; and also an animal feed or foodstuff manufactured by that process. 216-. (canceled)17. A process for manufacturing an animal feed or foodstuff , comprising the steps of:a. providing at least one first stream of material comprising a meat and/or fish emulsion, and at least one second stream of material comprising at least one gel-forming and/or gel-like substance,b. preferably continuously feeding the second stream of material into the first stream of material in the form of layers and/or coarsely dispersed in the form of droplets,c. solidifying at least the first stream of material contained in the combination of materials obtained in step (ii), andd. cutting the combination of materials obtained in step (iii) into slices with a thickness of about 0.6-6 mm, preferably 0.8-4 mm, even more preferably 0.9-3 mm.18. The process as claimed in claim 17 , characterised in that the second stream of material is fed into the first stream of material in step (ii) in spiral layers.19. The process as claimed in claim 17 , characterised in that in the combination of materials obtained in step (iii) claim 17 , the second stream of material is less solid than the first stream of material.20. The process as claimed in ...

SAND WORM LYOPHILISATE AND USES THEREOF

The invention relates to a lyophilisate or to a powder including i) at least one globin, a globin protomer or an extracellular hemoglobin from annelids, and ii) at least one biological material from annelids that is different from said globin, from said protomer and from said hemoglobin. 1. A lyophilisate or powder comprising i) at least one extracellular hemoglobin , globin or globin protomer from annelids , and ii) at least one biological material from annelids that is different from said globin , from said protomer and from said hemoglobin.2. The lyophilisate or powder as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the annelid is a polychaete annelid.3. A process for preparing a lyophilisate as claimed in claim 1 , comprising:i) freezing whole annelids or annelid coproducts at a temperature of between −20° C. and −100° C. for a time of at least 24 h;ii) subliming the frozen product obtained in i) for at least 2 h, under vacuum;iii) drying the sublimated product obtained in ii), until a dry product is obtained; andiv) milling the dry product obtained in iii).4. The process as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the freezing in step i) is carried out at a temperature of between −20° C. and −90° C. for at least 24 h.5. The process as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the sublimation in step ii) is carried out for at least 4 h.6. A solution comprising a lyophilisate or a powder as claimed in .7. A method for improving the yield of lactic fermentation carried out by lactic acid bacteria comprising providing to the lactic acid bacteria a lyophilisate or a powder as claimed in claim 1 , or a solution as claimed in claim 1 , or a lyophilized or powdered hemoglobin from annelids.8. A method of improving the bioproduction yield of a biological product by a microorganism claim 1 , comprising providing to the microorganism a lyophilisate or of a powder as claimed in claim 1 , or a solution as claimed in claim 1 , or a lyophilized or powdered hemoglobin from annelids.9. A method of feeding an animal ...

MEAT TISSUE DIGESTS HAVING ENHANCED PALATABILITY FOR USE IN PET FOOD

The present invention concerns a method for preparing a meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability, comprising: a) providing a meat tissue from animal; b) contacting said meat tissue with at least one alkaline endopeptidase; c) allowing said alkaline endopeptidase to hydrolyze said meat tissue; d) thermally treating the thus obtained digest product to inactivate said alkaline endopeptidase; and e) obtaining said meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability. The present invention also relates to meat tissue digests having enhanced palatability that are obtainable by such a method, and uses thereof for preparing pet food having enhanced palatability. 1. A method for preparing a meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability , comprising:a) providing a meat tissue from animal;b) contacting said meat tissue with at least one alkaline endopeptidase;c) allowing said alkaline endopeptidase to hydrolyze said meat tissue;d) thermally treating the thus obtained digest product to inactivate said alkaline endopeptidase; ande) obtaining said meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability,wherein:said alkaline endopeptidase is used in an amount (E) from about 0.01 to about 1.2% relative to the weight of the digest product obtained after step d);said hydrolysis in step c) is performed during a period of time (T) from about 0.25 to about 5.0 hours; and {'br': None, 'i': ×E+', '×T−', '×T', '×E', 'E×T., 'sup': 2', '2, 'DH=14.04+1.85.50.48+4.97+0.829×'}, 'the digest product obtained after step d) has a degree of hydrolysis (DH) above 20%, said DH being defined by equation (1)21. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a step a) after said step a) claim 1 , of adjusting the pH of said meat tissue.31. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising a step c) of adding one or more Maillard ingredients to the digest product of said step c).41. The method according to claim 3 , wherein said step d) is adapted to facilitate one or more thermal reactions in the ...

NUTRIENT RICH COMPOSITIONS

This invention relates to processes and systems for converting fresh food waste into nutrient rich hydrolysates and particulate compositions. The invention also relates to the hydrolysates and compositions useful, for example, as fertilizers, feedstock or other nutrient supplements. 1. An emulsified hydrolysate made by the process of:(a) providing fresh food waste using a highly efficient and effective collection system; (b) grinding the fresh food waste using a first grinder and optionally a second grinder to produce a fresh food waste particle slurry; (c) incubating the fresh food waste particle slurry under constant agitation by adding to said fresh food waste particle slurry a combination of enzymes comprising at least one enzyme to digest proteins, at least one enzyme to digest fats and lipids, at least one enzyme to digest cellulosic material and at least one enzyme to digest other carbohydrates and incubating the mixture at two or more temperatures ranging between about 100° F. and 130° F., to match the temperature performance curves of the enzymes wherein a third grinder is used to create shear during at least part of the incubating, whereby a hydrolysate comprising incubated fresh food waste particles is produced; (d) pasteurizing the hydrolysate to kill pathogens; (e) separating the hydrolysate into a liquid hydrolysate and incubated fresh food particles using a coarse screen and a fine screen; (f) stabilizing and preserving the hydrolysate, using acid and/or preservatives, or using organic acids and/or organic preservatives allowed for use in the production of a certified organic hydrolysate; (g) emulsifying the stabilized hydrolysate using an ultra-high-shear mixer to produce a stabilized, emulsified hydrolysate; and (h) blending the emulsified hydrolysate in large storage tanks with circulation pumps, to assure the consistency of the finished product.2. A nutrient rich emulsified hydrolysate made from fresh food waste , comprising nutrients released by ...

EDIBLE CAT TOY

An edible toy for cats is made from a base material made of edible material; and an edible coating for the base material. The base material can be any of hypromellose; an edible, water-soluble polysaccharide; fermented tapioca; fish gelatin, beef gelatin, catnip, valerian root or a combination thereof. The base material is combined with water, an inorganic pH buffer and a metal-ion bonding agent. A coating has flavors such as chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb, duck, seafood, freshwater fish, grass, catnip, valerian root, lemon grass, sweet grass or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a method of making edible and medicated toys. 1. An edible toy for cats , the edible toy comprisinga. a base material made of edible material; andb. an edible coating for the base material.2. The edible toy of wherein the base material is selected from hypromellose; an edible claim 1 , water-soluble polysaccharide; fermented tapioca; fish gelatin claim 1 , beef gelatin claim 1 , catnip claim 1 , valerian root and a combination thereof.3. The edible toy of wherein the base material is combined with water claim 2 , an inorganic pH buffer and a metal ion bonding agent.4. The edible toy of claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises at least one flavor.5. The flavor of selected from chicken claim 4 , turkey claim 4 , beef claim 4 , pork claim 4 , lamb claim 4 , duck claim 4 , seafood claim 4 , freshwater fish claim 4 , grass claim 4 , catnip claim 4 , valerian root claim 4 , lemon grass claim 4 , sweet grass and a combination thereof6. A method for making an edible toy for cats claim 4 , the method comprising the following stepsa. providing a base material selected from hypromellose; edible, water-soluble polysaccharide; fermented tapioca; fish gelatin, beef gelatin, catnip valerian root and a combination thereof;b. providing water, an inorganic pH buffer and a metal-ion bonding agent;c. providing a flavored coating material with flavors selected from chicken, turkey, beef, pork, lamb, ...

RECYCLED FOOD PROCESSING, PRODUCTS THEREFROM, AND DEVICES USEFUL THEREIN

Food waste is converted into animal food by feeding it to insects and then processing the insects into animal food. Biological hazards that may be present in the food waste, the insects, or both is reduced by treating, preferably with superheated water. Data related to the food waste and the insect crops is maintained in a database, allowing for process monitoring and control, and tracking, especially in the case of a food-borne illness that may have contaminated the food waste. 1. A process for producing food insects , comprising:providing food waste;removing physical hazards, if any, from said food waste;comminuting the food waste and treating the food waste effective to reduce biological food hazards, and thereby provide insect feed;raising a crop of insects on said insect food; andharvesting said crop of insects.2. A process for producing animal food from food insects , comprising:providing food waste;comminuting the food waste and treating the food waste effective to reduce biological food hazards, and thereby provide insect feed;raising a crop of food insects on said insect feed;harvesting said crop of food insects;creating a mash of said insects;treating the mash effective to reduce biological food hazards; andforming said mash into animal food.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein said food waste is provided in separate containers claim 2 , each container having a unique identifier.4. The process of claim 3 , wherein said unique identifier is stored in a computer database and additional data related to the container is associated therewith in the database.5. The process of claim 2 , wherein said waste is comminuted prior to being treated.6. The process of claim 2 , wherein said treatment of the food waste consists of using one or more of heat claim 2 , reactive oxygen species claim 2 , radiation claim 2 , electrons claim 2 , and ultrasound.7. The process of claim 6 , wherein the treatment consists of using at least superheated water.8Tenebrio molitorHermetia ...

PROCESS FOR PREPARING A PET FOOD COMPOSITION

The disclosure provides method for preparing a food product is described which includes mixing a dry ingredient composition, a protein-containing composition, and an alginate composition to provide a first mixture, mixing the first mixture with a setting composition to effect a controlled rate gelation reaction, and processing the product of the gelation reaction to provide a food product. The disclosure also provides pet food compositions comprising food products prepared according to the disclosed process. 1. A method for preparing a pet food composition , the method comprisinga) mixing a dry ingredient composition, a protein-containing composition, and an alginate composition to provide a first mixture;b) mixing the first mixture with a setting composition to effect a gelation reaction, wherein the setting composition comprises a source of calcium ions; andc) processing the product of the gelation reaction to provide a food product, wherein the food product has a stable structure prior to retort,d) combining the food product with a gravy composition to provide a pet food composition,and wherein the pet food composition comprises protein in an amount of less than 25% by weight of the pet food composition on a dry matter basis.2. The method of wherein the source of calcium ions is in the setting composition is in an amount of 0.25 to 20% by weight of the setting composition.3. The method of wherein the source of calcium ions is selected from the group consisting of calcium chloride claim 1 , calcium lactate claim 1 , calcium lactate gluconate claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The method of wherein the alginate composition comprises a source of alginate claim 1 , wherein the source of alginate comprises potassium alginate claim 1 , sodium alginate claim 1 , or mixtures thereof.5. The method of wherein the source of alginate is in the alginate composition in an amount of 0.1 to 10% by weight of the alginate composition.6. The method of wherein the source of ...

Nutrient rich compositions

This invention relates to processes and systems for converting fresh food waste into nutrient rich hydrolysates and particulate compositions. The invention also relates to the hydrolysates and compositions useful, for example, as fertilizers, feedstock or other nutrient supplements.

Raw Bone Product and Method

A raw bone product including ground raw bone compressed into a mass, wherein the ground raw bone has been subjected to a hydrostatic pressure of at least 4000 atm for a predetermined amount of time, and wherein the mass is maintained at a temperature of at most 40° F.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROLYSED KERATINACEOUS MATERIAL

The invention relates to a method for producing digestible keratinaceous material comprising the steps of hydrolysing keratinaceous material in the presence of water in a hydrolyser at elevated temperature and at a pressure between about 2 bar and about 15 bar, and drying the resultant hydrolysed keratinaceous material comprising at least partly insoluble material in a dryer at a temperature/time/pressure combination which limits the drop in pepsin and/or ileal digestibility by less than 10%, and/or such that the pepsin and/or ileal digestibility remains higher than 85%, or such that the pepsin and ileal digestibility remains higher than respectively 75% and 85%. Preferably, the drying of the resultant hydrolysed partly soluble keratinaceous material is performed in a dryer at a temperature such that the keratinaceous material remains at a temperature below 90° C., preferably below 80° C. 1. Method for producing digestible keratinaceous material , preferably from feather , hair , hoof or nails , comprising the steps of hydrolysing keratinaceous material in the presence of water , in a hydrolyser with heat and at a pressure between about 2 bar and about 15 bar , preferably between about 2 bar and about 10 bar , and drying the resultant hydrolysed keratinaceous material comprising at least partly insoluble material in a dryer at a temperature/time/pressure combination which limits the drop in pepsin and/or ileal digestibility by less than 10% , and/or such that the pepsin and/or ileal digestibility remains higher than 85% , or which limits the drop in pepsin and/or ileal digestibility by less than 10% , wherein the pepsin and ileal digestibility remain higher than respectively 75% and 85%.2. Method for producing digestible keratinaceous material , preferably from feather , hair , hoof or nails , comprising the steps of hydrolysing keratinaceous material in the presence of water , in a hydrolyser with heat and at a pressure between about 2 bar and about 15 bar , ...

Meat slurry culture

A meat slurry composition with extended shelf-life and incorporated into pet food. The extended shelf-life of the meat slurry occurs due to the making of a cultured meat slurry. The cultured meat slurry includes a meat slurry, a culture energy source and a starter culture. The cultured meat slurry may also contain the addition of proteolytic enzymes. The cultured meat slurry may also be vacuum packaged. The method of forming the cultured meat slurry is also described.

METHOD OF TREATING CORAL, A CORAL FOOD COMPOSITION AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

There is a coral food composition and the method of manufacture thereof, including a quantity of protein from a sea-based source and a quantity of probiotics from a land-based source; or the coral food composition includes a quantity of protein from a land-based source and a quantity of probiotics from a sea-based source. The quantity of probiotics is a fermented land-based organism. The quantity of protein is fermented. The food composition includes a quantity of one or more of the following: microalgae, plankton, fish meal, shrimp, crustacean, and algae. The food composition includes a quantity of vitamins and minerals. The food composition includes a quantity of probiotics. 1. A coral food composition , comprising:a) a quantity of protein from a sea-based source; andb) a quantity of probiotics from a land-based source in functional communication with the quantity of protein;or c) a quantity of protein from a land-based source; andd) a quantity of probiotics from a sea-based source in functional communication with the quantity of protein.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the food composition is a powder.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of protein include both land and sea-based proteins.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of probiotics is a fermented land-based organism.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the food composition is a paste.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of protein is fermented.7. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a quantity of one or more of microalgae claim 1 , plankton claim 1 , fish meal claim 1 , shrimp claim 1 , crustacean claim 1 , and algae.8. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a quantity of vitamins and minerals; wherein the vitamins and minerals are from land-based plants.9Lactobacillus, SaccharomycesBaccillus. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the probiotic quantity includes bacteria species selected from the group of bacteria species ...

Animal Feed Composition

A novel and practical process to convert the oily sludge from food industry and waste water treatment into a non-oily feed product in dry and free-flowing form for animal applications is provided. The combination of an alkaline agent to encapsulate the oily sludge into a non-oily form and a particulate material to provide solid surface as a carrier is used to convert the oily sludge into a non-oily wet paste or particle form. Then a drying process with a commercial dryer is applied for producing an animal feed product in non-oily, dry and free-flowing form. The animal feed product retains a fat level, which is generally higher than normal animal feed products, but in an easily handled, non-oily, non-sticky, free-flowing and dry form. The process of the invention converts the problematic food waste sludge with oily, sticky and wet properties into the useful nutritional products with the improved properties. The process in the present invention is practical and economical to be used, which could resolve the problem from these oily sludge materials, save and create millions of dollars for food and feed industries and waste water treatment plants.

Method for the degradation of keratin and use of the keratin hydrolysate produced

The present invention relate to a method for degrading keratin comprising the step of admixing at least 5 g of keratin material with a protease and a reducing agent under controlled oxygen levels; as well as keratin hydrolyzate so produced and uses thereof.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING FEED OR FOOD

Provided is a method of producing a feed or food product in which an inner layer is encrusted with a gelled outer layer composition, the method including the steps of: preparing an outer layer composition feedstock by adding a secondary feedstock to a protein feedstock and/or a starch feedstock that forms a gel upon heating and then mixing by stirring, and preparing an inner layer composition that is encrusted with the outer layer composition; extrusion molding with an extruder provided with a double nozzle so as to cover a surface of the inner layer composition while simultaneously gelling the outer layer composition feedstock by heat treatment; and cutting a continuously extruded cylindrically shaped product to a fixed length with a shutter mechanism while simultaneously encrusting a cut surface with the gelled outer layer composition. 1. A method of producing a feed or food product in which an inner layer is encrusted with a gelled outer layer composition , the method comprising the steps of:preparing an outer layer composition feedstock by adding a secondary feedstock to a protein feedstock and/or a starch feedstock that forms a gel upon heating and then mixing by stirring, and preparing an inner layer composition that is encrusted with the outer layer composition;extrusion molding with an extruder provided with a double nozzle so as to cover a surface of the inner layer composition while simultaneously gelling the outer layer composition feedstock by heat treatment; andcutting a continuously extruded cylindrically shaped product to a fixed length with a shutter mechanism while simultaneously encrusting a cut surface with the gelled outer layer composition.2. The method of producing a feed or food product according to claim 1 , wherein the shutter mechanism is a shutter device provided with a plurality of open-and-closable shutter pieces.3. The method of producing a feed or food product according to claim 2 , wherein there is a combination of at least six ...

MEAT PET FOOD PRODUCTS LACKING WHEAT GLUTEN

Meat pet food products that lack wheat gluten and methods for making same are provided. The meat pet food products and methods for making same use (i) canola protein isolate, (ii) a combination of flaxseed meal and canola protein isolate, or (iii) a combination of flaxseed meal and egg white to replace the wheat gluten without negatively affecting the product structure, appearance and palatability. The meat pet food products are preferably emulsified products, such as meat analog chunks. The egg white is preferably spray dried egg white. The canola protein isolate, combination of flaxseed meal and canola protein isolate, or combination of flaxseed meal and egg white can replace the wheat gluten in a 1:1 weight basis or less. The meat pet food product does not contain wheat gluten and preferably does not contain any gluten. 1. A pet food product comprising emulsified meat material and an ingredient selected from the group consisting of (i) canola protein isolate , (ii) a combination of flaxseed meal and canola protein isolate , and (iii) a combination of flaxseed meal and egg white , and the product does not contain wheat gluten.2. The pet food product of comprising at least 29% protein by weight of the product.3. The pet food product of comprising up to 15% fat by weight.4. The pet food product of wherein the emulsified meat material is from at least one source selected from the group consisting of poultry claim 1 , beef claim 1 , pork and lamb claim 1 , and the ingredient is present in an amount of about 5% to about 35% by weight of the product.5. The pet food product of wherein the emulsified meat material comprises surimi claim 1 , and the ingredient is present in an amount from about 2 to about 10% of the product.6. The pet food product of wherein the product is gluten-free.7. A method of making a pet food product that does not contain wheat gluten comprising:performing an emulsification of meat material to form a meat emulsion that does not contain wheat gluten ...

EDIBLE PET CHEW WITH GLUTEN FREE OUTER LAYER

A pet chew includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the outer and inner layers being laminated and rolled into a cylindrical shape having knots at both ends, the outer layer including at least one of potato and sweet potato. 1. A pet chew comprising:a layer having knotted ends, the layer including at least one of potato and sweet potato.2. The pet chew as recited in wherein the layer includes bone powder or meal.3. The pet chew as recited in wherein the percentage of bone powder by weight of the outer layer is 8 to 12 percent.4. The pet chew as recited in wherein layer is free of rawhide or other animal skin products.5. The pet chew as recited in wherein the amount of sweet potato and/or potato constitutes at least 20 percent of the layer by weight.6. The pet chew as recited in wherein the amount of sweet potato and/or potato constitutes between 20 and 30 percent of the layer by weight.7. The pet chew as recited in wherein the amount of sweet potato is at least 10% of the layer by weight.8. The pet chew as recited in wherein the amount of sweet potato is at least 10% of the layer by weight.9. The pet chew as recited in wherein a total weight of the layer from animal sources is 50 percent or more.10. The pet chew as recited in wherein meat constitutes between 35 and 45 percent of the layer by weight.11. The pet chew as recited in wherein the layer includes fresh chicken meat.12. The pet chew as recited in wherein edible glycerin constitutes between 2 and 4% of the layer by weight.13. The pet chew as recited in wherein the layer includes potato claim 1 , sweet potato and carrot.14. The pet chew as recited in wherein the layer includes both potato and sweet potato.15. The pet chew as recited in wherein the outer layer is gluten and grain free. This is a Continuation Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/292,693, filed May 30, 2014 which is a Continuation Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/166,491, filed Jan. 28, 2014, all of which are ...

METHOD FOR THE DEGRADATION OF KERATIN AND USE OF THE KERATIN HYDROLYSATE PRODUCED

The present invention relate to a method for producing keratin hydrolysate comprising the step of: i) admixing keratin material with a protease and a non-sulphur containing surfactant, as well as keratin hydrolysate so produced and uses thereof. 1. A method of producing keratin hydrolysate comprising the step of:i) admixing keratin material with a protease and a non-sulphur containing surfactant.2. A method according to wherein step i) occurs under controlled oxygen levels.3. A method of degrading keratin wherein a keratin material is admixed with a protease and a non-sulphur containing surfactant.4. A method according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is selected from one or more of the group consisting of: sodium decanoate; Triton-X-100; Tween 20; Tween 80; lecithin; polyoxyethylene stearate; polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate; polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate; polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate; polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate; polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate; ammonium phosphatides; sodium claim 1 , potassium or calcium salts of fatty acids; magnesium salts of fatty acids; acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; sucrose esters of fatty acids; sucroglycerides; polyglycerol esters of fatty acids; polyglycerol polyricinoleate; propane-1 claim 1 ,2-diol esters of fatty acids; thermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids; sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate; calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate; sorbitan monostearate; sorbitan tristearate; sorbitan monolaurate; sorbitan monooleate and sorbitan monopalmitate.5. A method according to any one of to claim 1 , wherein the surfactant is sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate and/or diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides.6. A method ...

FEED FOR FARMED FISH AND METHOD FOR PROMOTING GROWTH OF FARMED FISH USING THE SAME

The present invention provides a feed for a farmed fish, which contains an animal raw material, a part or the whole of which has been substituted with a plant raw material, and/or a plant raw material as a protein source, and can prevent a decrease in growth efficiency and feed efficiency for fishes, a method for promoting the growth of a farmed fish using the feed for a farmed fish, and an additive for a feed for preparing the feed for a farmed fish. The present invention relates to a feed for a farmed fish, which contains an animal raw material, a part or the whole of which has been substituted with a plant raw material, and/or a plant raw material as a protein source, and is characterized by containing at least one amino acid selected from the group consisting of alanine, glutamic acid, glutamine, proline, ornithine, citrulline, and arginine. 1. A feed for a farmed fish , comprising an animal raw material , a part or the whole of which has been substituted with a plant raw material , and/or a plant raw material as a protein source , characterized by containing at least one amino acid selected from the group consisting of alanine , glutamic acid , glutamine , proline , ornithine , citrulline , and arginine.2. The feed for a farmed fish according to claim 1 , wherein the contained amount of each of the amino acids is 0.5% (w/w) or more to the amount of the feed for a farmed fish.3. The feed for a farmed fish according to claim 1 , wherein the contained amount of each of the amino acids is 3.0% (w/w) or more to the amount of the plant raw material.4. The feed for a farmed fish according to claim 1 , wherein the contained amount of each of the amino acids is 3.0% (w/w) or more to the amount of the animal raw material substituted with the plant raw material.5. The feed for a farmed fish according to claim 1 , wherein the amount of the animal raw material substituted with the plant raw material is 10% (w/w) or more to the amount of the originally contained animal raw ...

Apparatus, Systems and Methods for Manufacturing Food Products

Apparatus, systems and methods are disclosed to manufacture a plurality of edible pieces in a continuous process where each piece is generally different in thickness, shape, size and/or texture from another piece, so as to create, in the aggregate product distribution, pieces of randomly varying thickness, size, shape and/or texture. More specifically, the present invention, in its various embodiments, provides a process for manufacturing pet jerky treats comprising: grinding proteinaceous material, mixing said proteinaceous material with preservatives and flavor enhancers to form a blend of foodstuff, extruding said foodstuff through at least one die opening that is at least partially irregular to form at least one strip of extrudate that is at least partly irregular in shape, transporting said strip in a first longitudinal direction to a first cutting operation, cutting said strip at a first cutting angle to form a first set of pieces, transporting said first set of pieces in a second longitudinal direction to a second cutting operation, cutting said first set of pieces in said second cutting operation at a second angle to form a second set of pieces, such that the said second set of pieces cumulatively produced during a process run generally appear to be of random sizes and shapes. 19-. (canceled)10. A manufactured animal treat product , comprising:first and second integral textured extruded surfaces, a median distance between said surfaces of said treat product defining said product's thickness;opposed first and second rough textured cut edges on said surfaces; andopposed third and fourth nonlinear rough textured cut edges on said surfaces, said third and fourth edges adjacent to said first and second edges, said first, second, third and fourth edges predominantly forming a circumference of said animal treat product surfaces, wherein the median distance between said first edge and said second edge is substantially greater than said product thickness.11. The ...

Pet food

The present description relates to a pet food having a consistency measured using a Bostwick consistometer of 9.0 to 16.0 cm/minute, and having a water content of at least 80.0% by weight of the total weight of the pet food composition with an opening size.

LEAVENED CHEW BONE FOR PETS AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME

A leavened chew bone for pets and a method for preparing the leavened chew bone use wheat gluten, corn starch, and chicken or/and beef as main materials. The method involves steps of (1) dissolving, (2) activating yeast powder, (3) mixing, (4) slurry making, (5) fermenting and toughening, (6) forming, (7) leavening, and (8) heat-drying. The leavened chew bone such made is highly nutritional and has controlled hardness. 1. A leavened chew bone for pets , the leavened chew bone being characterized in comprising the following materials by weight parts: 50-80 parts of wheat gluten , 5-20 parts of corn starch , 16-25 parts of chicken or/and beef , 10-20 parts of meat-bone powder , 5-20 parts of food-grade glycerin , 2-10 parts of food-grade gelatin , 1-2 parts of yeast powder , 0.2-5 parts of food-grade flavoring , 0.2-5 parts of DL-alanine , 0.1-1 part of culinary salt , 0.01-1 parts of sodium dihydrogen phosphate , 0.5-1 part of potassium chloride , 0.03-0.08 part of an anti-oxidant , 0.1-0.5 part of vitamins , and 0.02-1.5 parts of dietary minerals.2. The leavened chew bone of claim 1 , being characterized in further comprising 0.3-5.5 parts of food colouring.3. A method for preparing the leavened chew bone for pets of claim 1 , being characterized in comprising the following steps:{'b': 50', '80, '(1) Dissolving: mixing gelatin and culinary salt with water respectively at a ratio of 1:1-1:1.5 into a mixture, transferring the mixture into a stainless steel container, and heating the mixture at -° C. by double boiling while stirring the mixture until the materials are completely dissolved;'}(2) Activating yeast powder: dissolving yeast in warm water at 35° C.-45° C. into a solution for activation, wherein a ratio between the yeast powder and the water is 1:1.5-1:2, and letting the solution stand for 10-20 minutes to allow the yeast powder to be fully activated;(3) Mixing: mixing wheat gluten, 60%-80% of corn starch, chicken or/and beef powder, meat-bone powder, DL- ...

Premix for broiler feed and a method of feeding a broiler to produce dha and epa enriched chicken

A premix for broiler feed and a method of feeding a broiler that produces DHA and EPA enriched chicken while avoiding or reducing negative effects to the taste, colour, texture, aroma, pH and shelf life which may be significant enough to make the chicken unacceptable to consumers. One embodiment of the method involves feeding a broiler over about 14 to 21 days with a broiler feed supplemented with the premix. The premix includes marine-sourced docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), plant-sourced alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and organic selenium. The broilers are fed until their total DHA, EPA and ALA intakes are in a certain range. The broilers are then slaughtered and processed into chicken products. This may result in chicken products with an enrichment of omega-3 EFAs in the range of about 239.9 to about 472.7 milligrams of total omega-3 per 100 grams of total edible meat.

CORE AND KIBBLE-LIKE PRODUCT

A liquid core and shell product is provided. The product can have at least three layers: a solid food based material, a liquid-based substance, and an encapsulate material. The liquid core and shell product can deliver a liquid-based substance to the mouth of a consumer in a clean way, where it may also provide a unique mouth feel. The liquid core and shell product can also act as a delivery vehicle for functional ingredients and/or organoleptic enhancers. 1. A food product comprising:a. an encapsulate material surrounding a liquid-based substance; andb. a coating comprising a dry solid food material surrounding at least a portion of the encapsulate material.2. The food product of claim 1 , wherein the solid food material is a kibble.3. The food product of claim 1 , wherein the solid food material has a moisture content of less than about 10%.4. The food product of claim 1 , wherein the liquid-based substance further comprises at least one of a functional ingredient and an organoleptic enhancer.5. The food product of claim 1 , wherein the liquid-based substance is selected from the group consisting of oil and water.6. The food product of claim 1 , wherein the liquid-based substance has a viscosity of from about 0.8 cp to about 2 claim 1 ,000 cp.7. The food product of claim 1 , wherein the encapsulate material is selected from the group consisting of a hydrophilic matrix claim 1 , a hydrophobic matrix claim 1 , gelatin claim 1 , a divalent cation set alginate claim 1 , a protein based film claim 1 , and a hydrocolloid based film.8. A method for making a food product comprising the steps of:a. obtaining an encapsulate material;b. filling said encapsulate material with a liquid-based substance; andc. coating or encrusting said encapsulate material with a dry solid food material.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the coating or encrusting is accomplished by panning.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the solid food material is kibble.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein ...

Pet Beverage and Container

An aqueous beverage for a dog made from fruit, vegetable, and/or meat juices combined with premeasured quantities of electrolytes. In some embodiments, the beverage includes premeasured quantities of sugars and/or water soluble vitamins and minerals. The beverage is stored and served in an improved container having a concave shaped lid hingeably affixed to the container. When the lid is in an open position, the beverage is poured into the lid, whose interior side is a bowl, raised above the ground by the container, from which the dog drinks the beverage. 110. A beverage () for a dog wherein one liter of the beverage is comprised of an aqueous solution including a quantity of at least one electrolyte selected from the group consisting of sodium , chloride , potassium , magnesium , calcium and phosphorus , and further including a quantity of juice derived from at least one of fruit , vegetable , and meat.210. The beverage () in wherein the beverage is further comprised of a sugar selected from glucose claim 1 , dextrose claim 1 , and fructose claim 1 , in a concentration of up to 30 grams.310. The beverage () of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of electrolyte includes 45 mEq of sodium.410. The beverage () of claim 3 , wherein the quantity of electrolyte includes 15-25 mEq of potassium.510. The beverage () of claim 3 , wherein the quantity of electrolyte includes 25-25 mEq of chloride.610. The beverage () of claim 1 , further comprising water-soluble vitamins selected from B-vitamins and vitamin C.710. The beverage () of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of juice included is 0.25-0.5L of at least one of beef claim 1 , chicken claim 1 , and lamb broth.810. The beverage () of claim 1 , wherein the quantity of juice include is 0.25-0.5L of apple juice.92010. A container () for storing and serving the beverage () of claim 1 , the container comprising:{'b': 22', '24', '28', '26', '22, 'a container portion () having an internal storage area () accessed via a hollow cylindrical ...

Method for Preparing Spoilage Resistant Raw Meat or Raw Seafood

A method for preparing raw meat or raw seafood that is resistant to spoilage, comprising: a) incubating a solution comprising a population of non-pathogenic psychrotrophic lactic acid bacteria under conditions and for a period of time sufficient to enable growth of the bacterial population to form a bacterial culture capable of preventing spoilage; b) adding a saccharide to the bacterial culture and incubating the bacterial culture at a temperature of from 1 to 4° C., wherein the saccharide is present in an amount sufficient to achieve bacteriostasis of the bacterial culture; admixing the bacterial culture formed in step b) with the raw meat or raw seafood, wherein the bacteriostatic bacterial culture is present in an amount of from 1 to 20 weight % based on the total weight of the composition. 1. A method for preparing raw meat or raw seafood that is resistant to spoilage , the method comprisinga) obtaining a solution comprising a population of non-pathogenic psychrotrophic lactic acid bacteria under conditions and for a period of time sufficient to enable growth of the bacterial population to form a bacterial culture capable of preventing spoilage of the raw meat or raw seafood;b) adding a saccharide to the bacterial culture formed in step a) and incubating the bacterial culture at a temperature of from 1 to 4° C., wherein the saccharide is present in an amount sufficient to achieve bacteriostasis of the bacterial culture;c) admixing the bacterostatic bacterial culture formed in step b) with the raw meat or raw seafood, wherein the bacteriostatic bacterial culture is present in an amount of from 1 to 20 weight % based on the total weight of the composition, and is capable of preventing spoilage of the raw meat or seafood for at least 6 days at a temperature of from 5 to 9° C.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein in step c) the bacteriostatic bacterial culture is present in an amount of from 2.5 to 5.0 weight %.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein in ...

Gelatin-based fish food product

In one embodiment, a product for feeding aquatic life includes a colloid-based binding agent and a fish food matter suspended in the binding agent. In a further embodiment, a product for feeding aquatic life includes a fish gelatin derived from collagen of at least one species of fish, wherein the fish gelatin is dissolvable in water and a fish food matter suspended in the fish gelatin. The fish food product is dissolvable in water. As the fish food product dissolves, it releases fish food into the water. The fish food may include food sources that are appropriate for feeding a plurality of different types of aquatic life.

Coated pet chew product

Disclosed herein are pet chews which include a chewable substrate with a palatable coating and methods for making them. The methods include contacting a chewable substrate with a palatable coating composition and drying the coated pet chew or pet food. The coating provides strong binding power, good adhesiveness, and improved palatability and imparts a unique aesthetic to the pet chew product.

FEED ADDITIVE AND MIXED FEED

Provided are an inexpensive feed additive including a metazoan animal as a feeding stimulant, and a mixed feed including the additive. The feed additive contains a metazoan animal or an aerobically biotreated sludge containing a metazoan animal. The content of the metazoan animal in the feed additive is 1 wt % or more on dry basis, and the content of a free amino acid in the feed additive is 0.5 wt % or more on dry basis. The metazoan animal is preferably based on rotifers. The mixed feed includes the feed additive and a feedstuff with the content of the feed additive of 0.1 to 30 wt % on dry basis. 1. A feed additive comprising a metazoan animal or an aerobically biotreated sludge containing a metazoan animal , the content of the metazoan animal in the feed additive being 1 wt % or more on dry basis , the content of a free amino acid in the feed additive being 0.5 wt % or more on dry basis.2. The feed additive according to claim 1 , wherein the metazoan animal is based on rotifers.3. The feed additive according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the metazoan animal is 1 to 80 wt %.4. The feed additive according to claim 1 , wherein the content of a free amino acid in the feed additive is 0.5 to 5 wt % on dry basis.5. The feed additive according to claim 1 , wherein the free amino acid is at least one of arginine claim 1 , lysine claim 1 , leucine claim 1 , isoleucine claim 1 , valine claim 1 , alanine claim 1 , glycine claim 1 , proline and glutamic acid.6. A mixed feed comprising the feed additive described in and a feedstuff claim 1 , the content of the feed additive being 0.1 to 30 wt % on dry basis.7. The mixed feed according to claim 6 , wherein the content of the feed additive is 0.5 to 30 wt % on dry basis.8. The mixed feed according to claim 6 , wherein the feedstuff is at least one of fishmeals claim 6 , cereals claim 6 , soybeans claim 6 , gluten meals claim 6 , wheat flours claim 6 , fodder yeasts claim 6 , oils and fats. The present invention relates ...

ANTI-AGING FOODS FOR COMPANION ANIMALS

The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of age related conditions in animals, particularly in companion animals, in need thereof. The methods for treating or preventing an age-related condition in an animal in need thereof, comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising at least one of a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a vegetable source, a fruit source, or a combination of two or more thereof. In this method, the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, egg protein, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof; the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of millet, brewers rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof, the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of carrots, spinach, tomato pomace, and combinations thereof, wherein the fruit source is citrus pulp. 1. A method of treating or preventing an age-related condition in a companion animal in need thereof , the method comprisingadministering to the animal an effective amount of a composition comprising a protein source, a carbohydrate source, a vegetable source, and a fruit source;wherein the protein source is selected from the group consisting of chicken, egg protein, corn gluten meal, and combinations thereof;wherein the carbohydrate source is selected from the group consisting of millet, brewers rice, oat groats, and combinations thereof;wherein the vegetable source is selected from the group consisting of carrots, spinach, tomato pomace, and combinations thereof; andwherein the fruit source is citrus pulp.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the age-related condition is one of inappropriate immune response claim 1 , gastrointestinal disease claim 1 , excess muscle protein degradation claim 1 , excess cartilage degradation claim 1 , oxidative damage claim 1 , or a combination of two or more thereof.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises ...

ANTLER PET CHEWS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Antler pet chew products and methods of manufacturing such products are disclosed. Some antler pet chew products may comprise an antler section length defined by a distance between proximal and distal ends and antler section sides extending between the proximal and distal ends. At least one antler section side may comprise a natural antler exterior, while one or more other antler section sides may comprise an exposed antler interior. A layer of dried, hardened bonding substance, such as a cheese formulated to bond with antler, may be bonded to the antler section sides comprising the exposed antler interior. One or more cavities may be drilled in the antler section and the dried, hardened bonding substance may be bonded to cavity sidewalls. 1. An antler pet chew product , comprising:an antler section having a proximal end, a distal end, an antler section length defined by a distance between said proximal end and said distal end, and a plurality of antler section sides extending between said proximal end and said distal end;wherein at least one antler section side extending between said proximal end and said distal end comprises a natural antler exterior;wherein one or more other antler section sides extending between said proximal end and said distal end comprise exposed antler interior; anda layer of dried, hardened cheese bonded to at least one of the antler section sides comprising exposed antler interior.2. The antler pet chew product of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of antler section sides extending between said proximal end and said distal end consist of three antler section sides claim 1 , including:one antler section side comprising the natural antler exterior; and each of the two antler section sides comprising exposed antler interior are substantially planar;', 'each of the two antler section sides comprising exposed antler interior include at least one bony antler interior portion and at least one marrow antler interior portion; and', 'the two antler ...

Method for producing feed additive raw material

Provided is a method for producing a feed additive raw material that can be used as a raw material of a feed additive for improving the palatability of feed and is capable of stably culturing animalcules containing a large amount of amino acids. A method for producing a feed additive raw material, comprising: a first biological treatment step of preparing a first biologically treated liquid containing dispersible bacteria by introducing an organic wastewater containing 40 wt % or more of protein to a first biological treatment tank and performing aerobic biological treatment with bacteria; a second biological treatment step of preparing a second biologically treated liquid by introducing the first biologically treated liquid to a second biological treatment tank and performing activated sludge treatment; and a sludge separation step of taking out part of the tank sludge from the second biological treatment tank as the feed additive raw material.

PET FOOD

To provide a wet-type pet food that allows stabilization of quality by fine adjustment of mineral amounts and is superior in preference qualities. A pet food containing at least 5% by mass and no greater than 50% by mass of solids, comprising: an animal-derived protein raw material; a plant-derived protein raw material; magnesium, sodium, phosphorous and chlorine; a preference improving substance composed mainly of a chicken-derived amino acid; and water, wherein: a ratio by mass of a total content of the plant-derived protein raw material to a total content of the animal-derived protein raw material is at least 0.15; and a total content of the magnesium, the sodium, the phosphorous and the chlorine in the solids is no greater than 5% by mass in terms of element content.

PET FOOD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PET FOOD

There is provided pet food including animal raw ingredients and a wetting agent, a moisture content being in a range of 11% by weight to 18% by weight, and a mastication property represented by a product of hardness, cohesiveness, and elasticity being in a range of 14.7 N to 41.2 N. 1. Pet food comprising:animal raw ingredients; anda wetting agent,a moisture content being in a range of 11% by weight to 18% by weight, anda mastication property represented by a product of hardness, cohesiveness, and elasticity being in a range of 14.7 N to 41.2 N.2. The pet food according to claim 1 , wherein the pet food is shearable at a shearing force of 17.6 N to 63.7 N.3. The pet food according to claim 1 , which is in the form of a pellet having a short diameter and a long diameter in a range of 3 mm to 25 mm respectively claim 1 , and a thickness of 3 mm to 20 mm.4. The pet food according to claim 1 , which is for a small-sized dog having a weight of 1 kg to 14 kg.5. The pet food according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion thereof has a porous structure.6. The pet food according to claim 1 , wherein a water activity thereof is in a range of 0.5 aw to 0.8 aw.7. The pet food according to claim 1 , wherein the wetting agent is at least one of propylene glycol and glycerin.8. The pet food according to claim 7 , wherein the content of propylene glycol is in a range of 0.01% by weight to 6.0% by weight.9. The pet food according to claim 7 , wherein the content of glycerol is in a range of 0.01% by weight to 3.5% by weight.10. A method of manufacturing pet food claim 7 , comprising:heating and granulating a mixture of animal raw ingredients and a wetting agent; anddrying the granulated mixture.11. The method according to claim 10 , wherein a hot air at a temperature of 30° C. to 150° C. is blown on food grains obtained by heating and granulating the mixture claim 10 , so as to dry the food grains.12. The method according to claim 10 , further comprising coating food grains ...

Cat Supplement Composition

A composition and method for preparing a cat supplement is provided. The cat supplement composition is configured to improve overall health and wellbeing of a feline. The cat supplement composition consists essentially of an effective amount of fish broth and an effective amount of a plurality of vitamins and minerals. The effective amounts of the plurality of vitamins and minerals are mixed with the fish broth to form a mixture. The mixture can be orally administered through mixing with cat food or water, or it can be independently administered.

METHODS FOR IMPROVING FILLET QUALITY IN FARMED FISH

The present invention provides methods for improving flesh quality in farmed fish, and in particular decreasing gaping in fillets from farmed fish as well as increasing flesh and fillet firmness. 1. A method of improving a parameter of flesh quality in fish comprising:feeding fish a dietary ration comprising an amount of krill meal effective to improve one or more parameters of flesh quality in said fish.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said improvement in a parameter flesh quality is selected from the group consisting of one or more of decreased fillet gaping claim 1 , increased flesh and fillet firmness claim 1 , decreased soft muscle claim 1 , decreased muscle pH claim 1 , increased harvest yield and increased fillet yield.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said improvement in a parameter of flesh quality is decreased fillet gaping.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said improvement in a parameter of flesh quality is increased flesh and fillet firmness.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein said improvement in a parameter of flesh quality is decreased soft muscle.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein said improvement in a parameter of flesh quality is decreased muscle pH.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein said improvement in a parameter of flesh quality is increased harvest yield or increased fillet yield.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said ration is a pelleted ration.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein said krill meal comprises an antioxidant.10. The method of claim 9 , wherein said antioxidant is a synthetic antioxidant.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein said synthetic antioxidant is ethoxyquin.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein said ration comprises from about 4% to 15% krill meal.13. A method of improving a parameter of flesh quality in fish comprising:feeding fish a pelleted dietary ration comprising an amount of krill meal effective to improve one or more parameters of flesh quality in said fish, wherein said improvement in a parameter flesh quality is ...

Method to Convert Insects or Worms into Nutrient Streams and Compositions Obtained Thereby

A method to convert insects or worms into nutrient streams, such as a fat-containing, an aqueous protein-containing and a solid-containing fraction, includes (a) squashing insects or worms thereby obtaining a pulp, wherein the insects or worms are reduced in size, (b) heating the pulp to a temperature of 70-100° C., and (c) subjecting the heated pulp to a physical separation step, preferably decanting and/or centrifuging. The method does not comprise enzymatic treatment of the pulp. The fat-containing fraction comprises at least 80 wt. % insect or worm fat of which at least 40 wt. % are saturated fats. The aqueous protein fraction can be dried to obtain dried protein material, which contains at least 50 wt. % insect or worm protein-derived matter and at most 25 wt. % insect or worm fat based on dry weight. The protein has a pepsin digestibility of at least 50%. The resulting nutrient streams can be used in food, petfood, feed and pharmaceutical industry. 1. A method to convert insects or worms into nutrient streams , comprising the steps of:(a) obtaining a pulp from insects or worms, wherein the insects or worms are reduced in size,(b) heating the pulp to a temperature of 70-100° C., and(c) subjecting the heated pulp to a physical separation step thereby obtaining a fat fraction, an aqueous protein fraction and a solid-containing fraction,wherein the method does not comprise enzymatic treatment of the pulp.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the insects are insect larvae.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the insects belong to the species house fly claim 1 , black soldier fly claim 1 , morio worm claim 1 , mealworm or cricket claim 1 , and preferably to black soldier fly.4. The method according to claim 1 , being a continuous method.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the physical separation encompasses decanting and/or centrifugation.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous protein fraction and the solid-containing ...

Manufacturing method of feed ingredient using animal byproduct and feed ingredient manufactured thereby

The present invention relates to a manufacturing method of a feed ingredient using animal byproducts, and the feed ingredient manufactured thereby. The invention prevents the decomposition of the animal byproducts through sterilization, and increases the quantity of amino acid in the manufactured feed ingredient with the use of fermented liquid for proteolysis and a coagulant. The animal byproducts which are used to be industrial waste can be manufactured into an industrially useful feed ingredient.

Feed Composition Comprising Poor Egg and Preparation Method thereof

The present invention manufactures an economical and eco-friendly functional feed comprising organic ingredients and nutrient ingredients in quantities by recycling polluted eggs, destroyed eggs, unfertilized eggs, and poor eggs which are not appropriate for eating with the total amount previously discarded, as a recyclable feed composition using polluted and destroyed eggs comprising a mixed dry product by mixing with rice bran and drying after crushing the albumen, the yolk, and the eggshell of an egg of at least one species selected from the group of polluted eggs, destroyed eggs, unfertilized eggs, and poor eggs.

Performance food product

The present invention relates to a foodstuff comprising feather hydrolysate for use in improving performance during exercise and/or improving recovery after exercise in a dog. It also relates to a method of improving the performance in a dog during exercise and/or improving recovery after exercise, the method comprising administering to a dog a foodstuff which comprises feather hydrolysate.

Apparatus, systems and methods for manufacturing food products

Processes, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed relating to edible meat pieces obtained from a continuous process where each piece generally appears to be home cooked on a grill or cooked in a smoke house with randomized sear and grill marks and smoke aroma. The invention, in its various embodiments, provides processes for manufacturing shelf-stable food treats comprising: starting with proteinaceous material (ground or whole), mixing the proteinaceous material with preservatives and flavor enhancers to form a foodstuff, extruding proteinaceous material (if ground) through at least one die opening that is at least partially irregular to form at least one strip of extrudate, cooking the extrudate or whole proteinaceous material to form a cooked product, coating the cooked product with a basting solution, grilling the basted products to obtain grilled products with searing, grill marks, and smoke aroma; and cutting the grilled product at a cutting angle into pieces.

Raw bone product and method

A raw bone product including ground raw bone compressed into a mass, wherein the ground raw bone has been subjected to a hydrostatic pressure of at least 4000 atm for a predetermined amount of time, and wherein the mass is maintained at a temperature of at most 40° F.

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Food analogs and methods for making food analogs

The invention provides food analogs and methods of making the food analogs. In general, the methods comprise comminuting one or more meats to produce a meat slurry, admixing one or more flours to produce a powder blend, admixing the meat slurry and the powder blend to produce a dough, and extruding the dough at a shear mechanical energy ranging from about 50 kJ/kg to about 500 kJ/kg and at a temperature ranging from about 60° C. to about 120° C. to produce a food analog. Colorant can be added before, during, or after the admixing or extrusion processes to provide a more natural appearance to the food analog. The food analog can be a meat analog having the appearance of a meat or a non-meat food analog such as a fruit or vegetable.

Pet toy with edible and/or digestible components

Disclosed herein is an animal toy having an outer cover defining a chamber that contains a filling material and a noise making device. The outer cover, the filling material, and/or the noise making device can be made of at least one material that is edible for an animal. In some embodiments, the outer cover is reusable.

Nutrient rich compositions

This invention relates to processes and systems for converting fresh food waste into nutrient rich hydrolysates and particulate compositions. The invention also relates to the hydrolysates and compositions useful, for example, as fertilizers, feedstock or other nutrient supplements.

Heat activated warm pet foods

An aspect provides a method of preparing a pet food product, including: placing a highly soluble aromatic composition in an upper portion of an appliance; placing a container having a composition comprising a grain based product and a dry pet food palatant in a lower portion of said appliance; mixing heated water with said highly soluble aromatic composition in said upper portion to form a heated aromatic liquid mixture; and catching said heated aromatic liquid mixture in said lower portion. Other embodiments are described.