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A composition suitable for use as a feline treat or food containing (1) high melting point fats, (2) humectants, and (3) gelling agents; wherein the composition contains less than about 16% water and has a water activity of about 0.65 or less. The low moisture content means that unwanted microorgani...

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Main Authors PARTHASARATHY MAKUNDAN, DIXON DAN K, SHE MANJUAN JENNY
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.01.2012
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FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS
FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BYSUBCLASSES A23B - A23J
HUMAN NECESSITIES
PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OFNUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT
THEIR TREATMENT, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
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Summary:A composition suitable for use as a feline treat or food containing (1) high melting point fats, (2) humectants, and (3) gelling agents; wherein the composition contains less than about 16% water and has a water activity of about 0.65 or less. The low moisture content means that unwanted microorganisms cannot grow and, thus, eliminates the need for preservatives that lower the palatability. The composition, therefore, has relatively high palatability while retaining its soft texture.
Bibliography:Application Number: ZA20100005475