MOIST PASTA-TYPE FOOD PRODUCTS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME

摘要

Highly palatable, shelf-stable, moist, pasta-type extruded food products are provided which can be formulated as a human food (e.g., a confection) or as a pet food. The extruded products of the invention include a substantially completely gelatinized matrix including therein from about 35-70 % by weight starch, dry basis, together with quantities of protein and sugar. The extruded products should have a moisture content of from about 15-30 % by weight, and a water activity of from about 0.6-0.9. The products are made by forming a mixture of ingredients followed by preconditioning, extrusion and drying and/or cooling to achieve the final desired moisture.