The present disclosure relates to a low-density dry food composition having a penetration rate of at least about 30% and comprising at least, by weight relative to the total weight of said composition: a. a protein source in an amount ranging from about 15% to about 30%, b. fat in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 15%, c. starch in an amount ranging from about 35% to about 5% and d. a total dietary fibers source in an amount ranging from about 3% to about 12%. The disclosure also relates to methods of use for improving oral hygiene, and methods for manufacturing said disclosure.

The present disclosure relates to a low-density dry food composition having a penetration rate of at least about 30% and comprising at least, by weight relative to the total weight of said composition: a. a protein source in an amount ranging from about 15% to about 30%, b. fat in an amount ranging from about 5% to about 15%, c. starch in an amount ranging from about 35% to about 5% and d. a total dietary fibers source in an amount ranging from about 3% to about 12%. The disclosure also relates to methods of use for improving oral hygiene, and methods for manufacturing said disclosure.

The invention concerns the method and the use of an antimicrobial composition consisting of: (i) at least 30% of lactic acid, and (ii) at least two carboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, butyric acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, and isovaleric acid for providing an antimicrobial activity against one or more undesired microorganisms to a pet food product.

A process for converting invertebrates into a feedstock or feedstocks using microbial fermentation, and products thereof.

A process for converting invertebrates into a feedstock or feedstocks using microbial fermentation, and products thereof.

Disclosed are probiotic formulations comprising fortified avian eggs and avian egg products such as egg powder, and methods for producing the same substantially no meat containing growth media such as MRS. The formulations may be used to supplement food that include, but are not limited to, baby foods, milk, and pet foods. Effective amounts of the fortified egg formulations comprising at least about 10.sup.9 CFU/dosage of probiotics may be used to treat health issues that include, but are not limited to, irritable bowel syndrome. The probiotic formulation may comprise bacterial strains comprising at least one of L. casei, L. rhamnosus, B. breve, Bifidobacterium longum, L. acidophilus, L. plantarum, B. bifidum, L. fermentum, L. lactis, L. paracasei, and L. salivarius.

Disclosed are probiotic formulations comprising fortified avian eggs and avian egg products such as egg powder, and methods for producing the same substantially no meat containing growth media such as MRS. The formulations may be used to supplement food that include, but are not limited to, baby foods, milk, and pet foods. Effective amounts of the fortified egg formulations comprising at least about 10.sup.9 CFU/dosage of probiotics may be used to treat health issues that include, but are not limited to, irritable bowel syndrome. The probiotic formulation may comprise bacterial strains comprising at least one of L. casei, L. rhamnosus, B. breve, Bifidobacterium longum, L. acidophilus, L. plantarum, B. bifidum, L. fermentum, L. lactis, L. paracasei, and L. salivarius.

The present invention discloses a kind of diet capable of enhancing the immune function of baby dogs, wherein, the raw materials of which consist of main components, first auxiliary components, and second compounding components; wherein, the main components in terms of mass percent consist of: 80-90% of high protein material, 5-10% of vegetable adhesive, 0.1-0.2% of multiple vitamin, 0.01-0.1% of compound trace elements, and the remain is fermentation preparation; and the first auxiliary components in terms of mass percent consist of: 20-40% of montmorillonite, 10-30% of fish meal, 10-16% of seaweed, and the remain is Chinese herbal medicines; and the second compounding components consist of: beer yeast, linseed oil, cod liver oil, and corn oil. The present invention discloses a method for preparing the aforesaid diet capable of enhancing the immune function of baby dogs. The present invention discloses a method for using the aforesaid diet capable of enhancing the immune function of baby dogs.

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.

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.