The Quaker Oats Company

Alexander Balaz

David P Bone

Edward L Shannon

A method is described for producing a dry pet food having a moisture content of less than 15 percent by weight. Its texture may be substantially solid and fibrous or it may be expanded. The pet food contains a reduced amount of amylaceous ingredients as well as specified types of proteinaceous adhesives in conjunction with plasticizing agents, and is processed to form either a fibrous or an expanded texture using a specially designed air nozzle.

Method of making a dry-type pet food

An apparatus for use as an extruder die is disclosed. The die comprises an inner housing surrounded by heating means. At one end of the housing is provided a gas projection means which is used to partially fibrillate the hot extrudate.

Extrusion die with fibrillating air nozzle

A process for the production of a semi-moist food product having an appearance of meat being marbled throughout with fat and a system capable of performing such a process is disclosed. The process comprises mixing separate and distinct batches of dough and cooking the dough in separate swept surface heat exchangers before combining the doughs to form a food product having a meat-like appearance.

Apparatus for making a marbled meat food product

A method is described for producing a dry pet food having a moisture content of less than 15 percent by weight. The dry pet food has a fibrous meat-like texture even though it contains a substantial amount of amylaceous ingredient. This texture is obtained by utilizing specific types of proteinaceous adhesives in conjunction with plasticizing agents and processing in a manner to form fibers.

Method of making a dry fibrous meat-like pet food and composition thereof

An apparatus for use as an extruder die is disclosed. The die comprises a cylindrical housing surrounded by heating means. Within the die is provided gas injection means which can be used to expand the hot extrudate.

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Barrington, IL, United States of America

Alexander Balaz