Pet food product
AssigneeMars, Incorporated
InventorsSeronei Chelulei Cheison, Elvia Luigina Murgueytio Riofrio
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Abstract
A pet food product is provided in which the protein fraction thereof comprises micro-particulate, denatured whey protein isolate, wherein the whey protein isolate contains at least 90 wt % protein, and optionally, animal protein. If animal protein is present, it may not comprise protein derived from functional organs, and the protein fraction may desirably be formed into a homogenous matrix. Processes for making the pet food product are also provided.
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A pet food product having a protein fraction, the protein fraction comprising micro-particulate, denatured whey protein isolate, wherein the whey protein isolate contains at least 90 wt % protein.
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A process for the preparation of a pet food product comprising:
- (i) mixing whey protein isolate and water at elevated temperature while applying a shear force, to provide micro-structured, denatured whey protein isolate;
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- (ii) using the micro-structured, denatured whey protein isolate as a protein source in the pet food product.
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