The invention relates to a low-energy, low-fat or fat-free, high-protein soured or unsoured product prepared by means of a crosslinking enzyme, and to a process for the preparation thereof.

The invention relates to a low-energy, low-fat or fat-free, high-protein soured or unsoured product prepared by means of a crosslinking enzyme, and to a process for the preparation thereof.

A topical seasoning for snack foods, the topical seasoning being in the form of an emulsion and comprising a plurality of seasoning particles as a particulate phase within a continuous oil phase, the seasoning particles comprising a shell surrounding an encapsulated central core, the shell comprising a matrix including at least one solid lipid and a shell stabilising emulsifier, and the core comprising an aqueous phase.

A topical seasoning for snack foods, the topical seasoning being in the form of an emulsion and comprising a plurality of seasoning particles as a particulate phase within a continuous oil phase, the seasoning particles comprising a shell surrounding an encapsulated central core, the shell comprising a matrix including at least one solid lipid and a shell stabilising emulsifier, and the core comprising an aqueous phase.

Methods for preparing dog food compositions formulated for small dogs with certain body conformation types comprise categorizing a small dog for which the food composition is intended. Preferably the small dog is categorized as a robust or athletic body conformation type. The methods further comprise formulating a dog food composition to contain feed ingredients and amounts thereof based on the categorizing of the small dog. The protein and fat content of the food composition can be adjusted based upon the robust or athletic category for a particular dog or dog type. The categorizing uses a modified body mass index, namely body weight/[(heightheight of the sternum to the floor)body length]. In some embodiments, the categorizing can use skin fold measurements.

Methods for preparing dog food compositions formulated for small dogs with certain body conformation types comprise categorizing a small dog for which the food composition is intended. Preferably the small dog is categorized as a robust or athletic body conformation type. The methods further comprise formulating a dog food composition to contain feed ingredients and amounts thereof based on the categorizing of the small dog. The protein and fat content of the food composition can be adjusted based upon the robust or athletic category for a particular dog or dog type. The categorizing uses a modified body mass index, namely body weight/[(heightheight of the sternum to the floor)body length]. In some embodiments, the categorizing can use skin fold measurements.