Gelled emulsion products containing chitosan

摘要

A sterilized, gelled emulsion pet food product which contains protein, lipid, carbohydrate and a binder. The binder is made up of chitosan or a mixture of chitosan and a polyphosphate. The emulsion product is less susceptible to cook out of fats and starch during sterilization and has a firm, relatively elastic texture. The sterilized, gelled emulsion product may be provided in the form of a chunks-in-liquid pet food.