Edible pet chew
First Claim
1. A pet chew comprising about 5 to about 50% (w/w) protein, about 20 to about 80% (w/w) carbohydrate, about 5 to about 50% (w/w) humectant, and about 5 to about 30% (w/w) water, said pet chew when formed comprises a hardness measurement of about 5 kg to about 60 kg and an elasticity measurement of about 3 mm to about 40 mm.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a product and a method of making a pet chew that is edible and highly digestible. The pet chew comprises 5 to about 50% (w/w) protein, about 20 to about 80% (w/w) carbohydrate, about 5 to about 50% (w/w) humectant, and about 5 to about 30 % (w/w) water. When formed, the pet chew comprises a hardness measurement of about 5 kg to about 60 kg and an elasticity measurement of about 3 mm to about 40 mm.
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20 Claims
- 1. A pet chew comprising about 5 to about 50% (w/w) protein, about 20 to about 80% (w/w) carbohydrate, about 5 to about 50% (w/w) humectant, and about 5 to about 30% (w/w) water, said pet chew when formed comprises a hardness measurement of about 5 kg to about 60 kg and an elasticity measurement of about 3 mm to about 40 mm.
- 15. An edible coating layer comprising about 10 to about 21% (w/w) of corn zein, about 10% to about 70% water and about 20% to about 80% alcohol.
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17. A process of manufacturing a dual layer pet chew comprising the steps of:
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mixing a first dry mixture comprising at least about 15 to about 35% (w/w) protein and about 10 to about 55% (w/w) starch;
mixing a second dry mixture comprising at least about 15 to about 35% (w/w) protein, about 10 to about 55% (w/w) starch;
adding to first dry mixture to from a first component about 5 to about 35% (w/w) humectant and about 5 to about 30% (w/w) water to form;
adding to second dry mixture to form a second component about 5 to about 35% (w/w) humectant, and about 5 to about 30% (w/w) water;
co-extruding the first composition within the second component to form a dual component extrudate; and
forming a three dimensional shape of the dual component extrudate to form a dual layer pet chew. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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