Described is a process for releasing soluble starch hydrolysates or hydrolysed starch syrup from substantially intact corn kernels during high temperature steeping at a temperature at or above the gelatinization temperature of starch in the corn kernels, and the recovery of protein and oil-enhanced, carbohydrate-depleted residuals that are ideally suited for use as high quality animal feed or other food-grade products.

A dog chew is described made from plant-based ingredients (excluding the common allergens, corn, wheat, soy and gluten) and binding agents (such as bone-based gelatins, humectants and preservatives), coated with a flavored material (such as poultry, meat or fish and other flavorings), and being entirely free from commonly used poorly digestible ingredients (such as rawhide, reconstituted rawhide, synthetic materials and gums).

Edible chews having a polygon-shaped cross-section, such as a star-shaped cross section. This cross-sectional shape provides an increased surface area and forms edges, and these features clean teeth of an animal such as a dog. These edible chews have a soft chewy texture which avoids or significantly reduces gum bleeding which is caused by known dental treats with typically have a hard texture.

A by-product from an alcoholic beverage manufacturing process may be used to cultivate a thraustochytrid. The by-product may comprise a residue from a distillation step used in malt whisky manufacture, such as pot ale. The cultivation may be used to provide a product with enhanced amounts of lipids, oils, or fatty acids, including omega-3 fatty acids.

Described herein are controlled release pet food compositions comprising: a matrix comprising: a fiber component comprising a high solubility fiber source and low solubility fiber source, and a polyphenol source; wherein the matrix is adapted to deliver the polyphenol source to the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a mammal after ingestion by the mammal. Methods of making and using these compositions are also described.

The present disclosure provides processes for the production of protein and fibre compositions from brewer's spent grain. The process comprises micronising dried brewer's spent grain using a pin mill and fractionating the micronised brewer's spent grain using an air classifier. The present disclosure also provides protein and fibre compositions, processes for producing food products incorporating the protein or fibre compositions, and food products comprising the protein or fibre compositions.

The present invention provides compositions and methods for inducing suspended animation in neonate larvae of beneficial fly, particularly larvae of the Black soldier fly. During the suspended animation, the larvae show extended shelf-life and improved shipment durability. The suspended animation is reversible, and upon exposure to standard rearing conditions the larvae reach comparable maturity to corresponding non-suspended larvae.

A process is disclosed for obtaining citrus fiber from citrus pulp. Citrus fiber is obtained having a c* close packing concentration value of less than 3.8. The citrus fiber can be obtained having a viscosity of at least 1000 mPa.s, wherein said citrus fiber is dispersed in standardized water at a mixing speed of from 800 rpm to 1000 rpm, to a 3 w/w% citrus fiber/standardized water solution, and wherein said viscosity is measured at a shear rate of 5 s-1 at 20° C. Citrus fiber can be obtained having a CIELAB L* value of at least 90. The citrus fiber can be used in food products, feed products, beverages, personal care products, pharmaceutical products or detergent products.

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.

Provided is a method of preparing a granular feed additive. When the method of preparing a granular feed additive according to one exemplary embodiment is used, it is possible to prepare a granular feed additive including a high content of basic amino acids while preventing hygroscopicity and agglomeration caused by the basic amino acids. In addition, since the method of preparing a granular feed additive according to one exemplary embodiment may omit a process of using hydrochloric acid, which is generally used to neutralize basic amino acids, it is possible to simplify the process and to solve process problems caused by the use of hydrochloric acid.