Pet food composition and method of making pet food composition comprising enhanced levels of resistant starch
US11751583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/718
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a pet food composition and methods of making a pet food composition using an extrusion process, wherein the resultant pet food composition comprises an enhanced level of resistant starch. The pet food compositions disclosed herein may increase the proportions of beneficial gastrointestinal bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, while decreasing deleterious bacteria such as Megamonas. The improved microbial environment resulting from the pet food compositions disclosed herein having an enhanced level of resistant starch may lead to both improved gastrointestinal and psychobiotic health for the animal consuming the pet food composition.
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