High protein, low carbohydrate food composition having non-fermentable fiber

• US 20050025857A1
• Filed: 06/03/2004
• Published: 02/03/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 06/03/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition Incorporated (Colgate-Palmolive Company)
• Original Assignee: Hill's Pet Nutrition Incorporated (Colgate-Palmolive Company)
• Inventors: Friesen, Kim Gene, Kirk, Claudia, Schoenherr, William David, Clark, Harry Mead, Cowley, Craig Richard
• Application Number:
  US10/860,424
• Publication Number:
  US 20050025857A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 426/2
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 10/30 from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hay; from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms obtained by microbiological or biochemical processes, e.g. using yeasts or enzymes, A23K10/10
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/40 for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• CPC Class Codes: A23K 50/45 Semi-moist feed

Abstract

A food composition is provided having high protein levels, high fat levels, low carbohydrate levels and non-fermentable fiber. Methods of using these compositions for weight management in mammals are also provided.

Claims

1. A food composition for use in a companion animal comprising high protein, high fat, low carbohydrate, and non-fermentable fiber from about 0.75 to about 20 wt %.

2. The composition of claim 1 wherein said companion animal is in need of weight management.

3. The composition of claim 2 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is overweight.

4. The composition of claim 2 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is obese.

5. The composition of claim 2 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is a companion animal with a tendency to gain weight.

6. The composition of claim 2 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is a companion animal with temporary abnormal carbohydrate metabolism.

7. The composition of claim 2 wherein said companion animal is selected from a dog and a cat.

8. The composition of claim 1 wherein said protein concentration is from about 25 wt % to about 70 wt %.

9. The composition of claim 8 wherein said protein concentration is from about 40 wt % to about 70 wt %.

10. The composition of claim 8 wherein said protein is from about 45 wt % to about 70 wt %.

11. The composition of claim 8 wherein said protein is from about 45 wt % to about 60 wt %.

12. The composition of claim 8 wherein said protein is from about 47 wt % to about 60 wt %.

13. The composition of claim 8 wherein said protein is about 51-53 wt %.

14. The composition of claim 1 wherein said fat concentration is from about 10 wt % to about 70 wt %

15. The composition of claim 14 wherein said fat concentration is from about 20 wt % to about 70 wt %.

16. The composition of claim 14 wherein said fat concentration is from about 20 wt % to about 60 wt %.

17. The composition of claim 14 wherein said fat concentration is about 21 to 23 wt %.

18. The composition of claim 1 wherein said carbohydrate concentration is from about 0 wt % to about 25 wt %

19. The composition of claim 18 wherein said carbohydrate concentration is from about 10 wt % to about 20 wt %.

20. The composition of claim 18 wherein said carbohydrate concentration is from about 12 wt % to about 20 wt %.

21. The composition of claim 18 wherein said carbohydrate concentration is from about 12 wt % to about 15 wt %.

22. The composition of claim 18 wherein said carbohydrate concentration is about 15 to 16wt %.

23. The composition of claim 1 wherein said fiber concentration is from about 0.75 wt % to about 20 wt %

24. The composition of claim 23 wherein said fiber concentration is from about 5 wt % to about 15 wt %.

25. The composition of claim 23 wherein said fiber concentration is from about 7 wt % to about 10 wt %.

26. The composition of claim 23 wherein said fiber concentration is about 8 to 10 wt %.

34. A method for managing weight in a companion animal which comprises feeding said companion animal a composition of claim 1.

35. The method of claim 34 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is overweight.

36. The method of claim 34 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is obese.

37. The method of claim 34 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is a companion animal with a tendency to gain weight.

38. The method of claim 34 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is a companion animal with temporary abnormal carbohydrate metabolism.

39. The method of claim 34 wherein said companion animal is selected from a dog and a cat.

27. A food composition for use in a companion animal comprising high protein, high fat, low carbohydrate, and non fermentable fiber, wherein said protein concentration is about 51 to 53 wt %, said fat concentration is about 21 to 23 wt %, said carbohydrate concentration is about 15 to 16 wt %, and said fiber concentration is about 8 to 10 wt %.

28. The composition of claim 27 wherein said companion animal is in need of weight management.

29. The composition of claim 28 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is overweight.

30. The composition of claim 29 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is obese.

31. The composition of claim 29 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is a companion animal with a tendency to gain weight.

32. The composition of claim 29 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is a companion animal with temporary abnormal carbohydrate metabolism.

33. The composition of claim 29 wherein said companion animal is selected from a dog and a cat.

40. A method for managing weight in a companion animal which comprises feeding said companion animal a composition of claim 27.

41. The method of claim 40 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is overweight.

42. The method of claim 40 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is obese.

43. The method of claim 40 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is a companion animal with a tendency to gain weight.

44. The method of claim 40 wherein said companion animal in need of weight management is a companion animal with temporary abnormal carbohydrate metabolism.

45. The method of claim 40 wherein said companion animal is selected from a dog and a cat.