An animal food composition for preparation by brewing forms a broth and a mash when steeped in water. The brewed animal food may be served independently or as an additive to a standard pet meal. Methods of preparing the brewed animal food advantageously utilize widely available consumer brewing technologies. The composition includes a dehydrated proteinaceous food, and embodiments include digestive aids, heat resistant ingredients, herbal remedies, or minimal farinaceous components. Embodiments of the brewed animal food include complete and balanced meals, flavor enhancers, gravies, nutritional or vitamin supplements, pet beverages, and other ingesta for animals, especially domestic pets.

A method for manufacturing an edible dog chew includes the steps of: extruding a first edible mixture through a mold having an opening in a first direction to form a lengthened chew interior material; cutting the lengthened chew interior material into defined lengths to form at least one cut chew interior material; drying the cut chew interior material to form a chew interior; and coating the chew interior with a second edible mixture different from the first edible mixture. Further methods and pet chews are also provided.

A method for manufacturing an edible dog chew includes the steps of: extruding a first edible mixture through a mold having an opening in a first direction to form a lengthened chew interior material; cutting the lengthened chew interior material into defined lengths to form at least one cut chew interior material; drying the cut chew interior material to form a chew interior; and coating the chew interior with a second edible mixture different from the first edible mixture. Further methods and pet chews are also provided.

A pet dental treat includes an outer shell constituting a dense, solid shell which keeps the dog occupied while the dog's teeth sink into a soft, chewy porous inner core, potentially coated on exposed surface(s) such as with a bio-active compound, to scrape tartar and remove plaque from the dog's teeth, including hard-to-reach teeth, thereby helping to maintain the oral health of the dog while also reducing bad breath. The pet dental treat has a cross-section visually resembling a tooth and includes a longitudinal slot defining an integral pocket having in-turned retaining elements at an entrance to the slot, with the pocket provided to selectively retain a functional, edible additive insert, such as a vitamin, medicinal item or the like insert, to be given to the pet, with the retaining elements preventing the edible insert from inadvertently falling out of the pocket.

A pet dental treat includes an outer shell constituting a dense, solid shell which keeps the dog occupied while the dog's teeth sink into a soft, chewy porous inner core, potentially coated on exposed surface(s) such as with a bio-active compound, to scrape tartar and remove plaque from the dog's teeth, including hard-to-reach teeth, thereby helping to maintain the oral health of the dog while also reducing bad breath. The pet dental treat has a cross-section visually resembling a tooth and includes a longitudinal slot defining an integral pocket having in-turned retaining elements at an entrance to the slot, with the pocket provided to selectively retain a functional, edible additive insert, such as a vitamin, medicinal item or the like insert, to be given to the pet, with the retaining elements preventing the edible insert from inadvertently falling out of the pocket.

The present invention concerns a potato protein composition comprising: patatin; and optionally insoluble fibers from potato and/or other potato proteins,
wherein the protein, preferably the potato protein, has an aqueous solubility at pH=7.0 and 20? C. of at least 60%, and
wherein the composition has an acetylcholinesterase (ACE) activity of less than 30 U/g, based on the dry weight of the protein, preferably the potato protein.

The present invention further concerns a composition comprising fat or oil comprising at least one fatty acid group having 14 carbon atoms or less, and the said potato protein composition.

A starch-based flying pet treat comprising, compositionally, a starch-based edible material. The treat has an overall circular shape formed by a center ring providing a first surface area and at least one wing integrally extending from the center ring and providing a second surface. Apertures are positioned in the surface areas to provide a high glide ratio such that the treat is configured to fly through the air when thrown. The treat is throwable for exercising a pet such that the pet chases or retrieves the flying pet treat and is rewarded with an edible pet treat for chewing and consumption.

A starch-based flying pet treat comprising, compositionally, a starch-based edible material. The treat has an overall circular shape formed by a center ring providing a first surface area and at least one wing integrally extending from the center ring and providing a second surface. Apertures are positioned in the surface areas to provide a high glide ratio such that the treat is configured to fly through the air when thrown. The treat is throwable for exercising a pet such that the pet chases or retrieves the flying pet treat and is rewarded with an edible pet treat for chewing and consumption.

The present invention is directed to an edible composition including a plant belonging to the genus Solanum or plant part derived therefrom, wherein the plant or plant part is essentially devoid of steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs), and wherein the in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of the plant or plant part is greater than or essentially equivalent to the IVDMD of a control plant belonging to the genus Solanum or plant part comprising SGAs. Further provided are a genetically modified plant belonging to the genus Solanum characterized by being essentially devoid of SGAs and having IVDMD greater than or essentially equivalent to the IVDMD of a control plant, and a method for producing same.

The present invention is directed to an edible composition including a plant belonging to the genus Solanum or plant part derived therefrom, wherein the plant or plant part is essentially devoid of steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs), and wherein the in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) of the plant or plant part is greater than or essentially equivalent to the IVDMD of a control plant belonging to the genus Solanum or plant part comprising SGAs. Further provided are a genetically modified plant belonging to the genus Solanum characterized by being essentially devoid of SGAs and having IVDMD greater than or essentially equivalent to the IVDMD of a control plant, and a method for producing same.