Jerky-type pet treat manufacturing process and product
US6238726A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/805
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a jerky-type pet treat using 70% meat content. The turkey meat is mixed with turkey liver in a ratio of 2.5 to 1.0 by weight. The meat mix is ground and treated with an anti-oxidant. This mix is then emulsified. Potato starch, dry molasses, salt and potassium sorbate are mixed to form a dry mix. The meat mix and the dry mix are fed independently into a extruder at independent rates. The meat mix and the dry mix are mixed together inside the extruder forming a complete mix. The complete mix is cooked within the extruder by using mechanical energy and steam injection forming an extrudate. The extrudate is forced through a slit-shaped die onto a conveyor belt. The conveyor belt carries the complete mix through a dryer to dry the complete mix forming the finished product.
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