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Pet food compositions having electrostatically charged ingredient

US6899904B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2003
Grant dateMay 31, 2005
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/807
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Animal feed compositions comprising amounts of protein, carbohydrate, fat and a functional ingredient for preventing hairball formation are provided. The functional ingredient comprises an electrostatically charge ingredient, preferably selected from the group consisting of electrostatically charged proteins, amino acids, conjugated proteins, dipeptides, multipeptides, protein colloids, enzymes, protein hydrolysates, natural and artificial food additives, flavorings, seasonings, and mixtures thereof.

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