Variable-scale, modular, easily manufacturable, energy efficient, reliable, and computer operated Insect Production Superstructure Systems (IPSS) may be used to produce insects for human and animal consumption, and for the extraction and use of lipids for applications involving medicine, nanotechnology, consumer products, and chemical production with minimal water, feedstock, and environmental impact. An IPSS may comprise modules including feedstock mixing, enhanced feedstock splitting, insect feeding, insect breeding, insect collection, insect grinding, pathogen removal, multifunctional flour mixing, liquid mixing, shaping, cooking, flavoring, biocatalyst mixing, exoskeleton separation, liquid separation, and lipid extraction. An IPSS may be configured to be constructed out of a plurality of containerized modules.

A method of forming an encapsulated composition with enhanced solubility and stability. A bicontinuous or Winsor Type III microemulsion is formed using an emulsifier, a solvent and a co-emulsifier. An active composition is added to the microemulsion resulting in a micellar network of the active composition within the microemulsion. The active composition can be either water-soluble or oil-soluble or both.

A yogurt premix for canine provides both a flavorful and nutritional treat for canines. The yogurt premix includes a plurality of ingredients that each has their own unique beneficial properties. The plurality of ingredients includes a quantity of powdered yogurt, a quantity of protein powder, a quantity of thickening powder, a quantity of dried apple, a quantity of powdered banana, and a quantity of coconut oil. The quantity of powdered yogurt, the quantity of protein powder, the quantity of thickening powder, the quantity of dried apple, the quantity of powdered banana, and the quantity of coconut oil are heterogeneously mixed into the quantity of powdered yogurt. At least one flavor additive provides specific flavors to the yogurt premix that accommodates a canine's preferences.

A yogurt premix for canine provides both a flavorful and nutritional treat for canines. The yogurt premix includes a plurality of ingredients that each has their own unique beneficial properties. The plurality of ingredients includes a quantity of powdered yogurt, a quantity of protein powder, a quantity of thickening powder, a quantity of dried apple, a quantity of powdered banana, and a quantity of coconut oil. The quantity of powdered yogurt, the quantity of protein powder, the quantity of thickening powder, the quantity of dried apple, the quantity of powdered banana, and the quantity of coconut oil are heterogeneously mixed into the quantity of powdered yogurt. At least one flavor additive provides specific flavors to the yogurt premix that accommodates a canine's preferences.

The present invention generally relates to the field of pet food. More precisely, the present invention concerns a palatable dry food for cats, wherein said food is characterized by a specific ingredient formulation and by a specific nutritional composition. The present invention further concerns a method for preparing such a palatable dry cat food.

The present invention generally relates to the field of pet food. More precisely, the present invention concerns a palatable dry food for cats, wherein said food is characterized by a specific ingredient formulation and by a specific nutritional composition. The present invention further concerns a method for preparing such a palatable dry cat food.

The present disclosure relates to a dog food composition comprising from about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight of fat, from about 5% by weight to about 15% by weight of fibers and from about 30% by weight to about 60% by weight proteins, the weight percentages being based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition.

The present disclosure relates to a dog food composition comprising from about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight of fat, from about 5% by weight to about 15% by weight of fibers and from about 30% by weight to about 60% by weight proteins, the weight percentages being based on the total weight of dry matter of the composition.

A method of preparing an edible thermoplastic nutritious pet chew having an edible film coating comprising applying an aqueous solution or suspension of a cellulose ester and at least one hydrolysable nutrient or at least one heat labile nutrient to the uncoated pet chew; drying the pet chew at a low temperature to form an edible film coating containing the nutrient, wherein the coating adheres to the pet chew, and wherein the nutrient is not degraded by heat and hydrolysis.

A method of preparing an edible thermoplastic nutritious pet chew having an edible film coating comprising applying an aqueous solution or suspension of a cellulose ester and at least one hydrolysable nutrient or at least one heat labile nutrient to the uncoated pet chew; drying the pet chew at a low temperature to form an edible film coating containing the nutrient, wherein the coating adheres to the pet chew, and wherein the nutrient is not degraded by heat and hydrolysis.