CHEWY EDIBLE COMPOSITIONS

摘要

Methods and compositions are provided for producing a high glycerol/high collagen or gelatin edible composition suitable for use as a pet treat. Chewy edible compositions produced by such methods are also provided.

主权项

1. A method for preparing a chewy edible composition, comprising:
preparing a liquid premix by mixing a humectant with other liquid ingredients, if any; preparing a dry premix by mixing collagen or a collagen derivative with other dry ingredients, if any; chilling the liquid premix and the dry premix to a temperature between about −15° C. to about 7° C.; mixing the liquid premix with the dry premix at a temperature between about −15° C. to about 7° C. to form a pourable paste; pouring the paste into a heat-stable container; heating the container at a temperature and for a time sufficient to produce a cooked paste; and cooling the cooked paste to form the chewy edible composition.