Dog Chew Treats
AssigneeDel Monte Corporation
InventorsWilliam Keehn, Richard Rothamel, Aretha Ashby, Davor Juravic, Franjo Baltorinic, Yomayra Diaz, Steven Bautista, Donald Barnvos, Tracy Wojnarowski, Eric Lew
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Abstract
A dog chew treat is fashioned from a composition comprising sugar, fiber, and flour. Preferably, the sugar is dextrose, and the flour is pre-gelatinized wheat flour. The composition may be molded into the shape of a bone, or other treat. A palatant coating may be applied to the molded product. Colors may be added for different aesthetics such as a marbling pattern. Functional ingredients may be used to provide health benefits.
Claims19
A comestible treat for a dog comprising:
- sugar, flour, and fiber, where the sugar, flour and fiber comprise at least 90% by weight of the treat.
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A comestible treat for a dog consisting essentially of:
- sugar, flour, and fiber, where the sugar, flour and fiber comprise at least 90% by weight of the treat.
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