Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a sequence chosen among Seq ID No 3, Seq ID No 1, Seq ID No 2, Seq ID No 4, Seq ID No 5, Seq ID No 6, Seq ID No 7, Seq ID No 8, and functional variants thereof, as an odorant binding protein (OBP).

IPC Classes  ?

• C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
• G01N 33/53 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least one trisodium pyrophosphate containing a crystalline phase, wherein said crystalline phase comprises a monohydrate phase and an anhydrous phase in a monohydrate phase/anhydrous phase weight ratio between 1:50 and 4:1.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 20/26 - Compounds containing phosphorus
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs

Abstract

The invention concerns the method and the use of an antimicrobial composition consisting of: (i) at least 30% of lactic acid, and (ii) at least two carboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, butyric acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, and isovaleric acid for providing an antimicrobial activity against one or more undesired microorganisms to a pet food product.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 20/195 - Antibiotics
• A01N 37/36 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a singly bound oxygen or sulfur atom attached to the same carbon skeleton, this oxygen or sulfur atom not being a member of a carboxylic group or of a thio-analogue, or of a derivative thereof, e.g. hydroxy-carboxylic acids
• A01N 37/02 - Saturated carboxylic acids or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
• A23K 20/105 - Aliphatic or alicyclic compounds
• A23K 50/42 - Dry feed

Abstract

at least 5 ppm (parts per million in the mix) of ferulic acid, preferably at least 10 ppm. The invention also relates to the use of this agent due to its effects on cognitive functions in particular.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/45 - Ericaceae or Vacciniaceae (Heath or Blueberry family), e.g. blueberry, cranberry or bilberry
• A23L 33/105 - Plant extracts, their artificial duplicates or their derivatives
• A61K 9/20 - Pills, lozenges or tablets
• A61K 9/48 - Preparations in capsules, e.g. of gelatin, of chocolate
• A61K 31/05 - Phenols
• A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid
• A61K 31/353 - 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyrans, e.g. chroman, catechin
• A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
• A61K 36/87 - Vitaceae or Ampelidaceae (Vine or Grape family), e.g. wine grapes, muscadine or peppervine
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• A61P 3/10 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism for glucose homeostasis for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
• A61P 25/16 - Anti-Parkinson drugs
• A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotics, i.e. neurolepticsDrugs for mania or schizophrenia
• A61P 25/24 - Antidepressants
• A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia

Abstract

The present invention relates to a palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least one trisodium pyrophosphate containing a crystalline phase, wherein said crystalline phase comprises a monohydrate phase and an anhydrous phase in a monohydrate phase/anhydrous phase weight ratio between 1 :50 and 4:1.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A23K 10/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 20/26 - Compounds containing phosphorus
• A23K 20/142 - Amino acidsDerivatives thereof
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23K 20/163 - SugarsPolysaccharides
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating

Abstract

A protein hydrolysate obtained from at least one protein source from bluefish having (i) a degree of hydrolysis (DH) of at least 10%, (ii) at least 80% water-soluble protein with a molecular weight of less than 1000 Da, (iii) at least 0.3% phospholipids, and (iv) at least 0.5% DHA and EPA.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 1/04 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from fish or other sea animals
• A23J 3/04 - Animal proteins
• A23J 3/34 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents using enzymes
• A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• A23L 33/12 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereof
• A23L 33/18 - PeptidesProtein hydrolysates
• A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
• A61K 35/60 - Fish, e.g. seahorsesFish eggs
• A61K 38/01 - Hydrolysed proteinsDerivatives thereof

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a sequence chosen among Seq ID No 3, Seq ID No 1, Seq ID No 2, Seq ID No 4, Seq ID No 5, Seq ID No 6, Seq ID No 7, Seq ID No 8, and functional variants thereof, as an odorant binding protein (OBP).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 47/64 - Drug-peptide, drug-protein or drug-polyamino acid conjugates, i.e. the modifying agent being a peptide, protein or polyamino acid which is covalently bonded or complexed to a therapeutically active agent
• C07K 14/47 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans from vertebrates from mammals
• C07K 14/705 - ReceptorsCell surface antigensCell surface determinants

Abstract

The invention concerns the method and the use of an antimicrobial composition consisting of: (i) at least 30% of lactic acid, and (ii) at least two carboxylic acids selected from the group consisting of acetic acid, butyric acid, isobutyric acid, valeric acid, and isovaleric acid for providing an antimicrobial activity against one or more undesired microorganisms to a pet food product.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A23L 3/3508 - Organic compounds containing oxygen containing carboxyl groups

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel peptides and protein hydrolysates comprising same, that are capable of stimulating the secretion of GLP-1 and/or CCK and/or of inhibiting DPP-IV. Uses thereof for improving satiety and/or controlling body image and/or weight are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 38/01 - Hydrolysed proteinsDerivatives thereof
• A23L 17/20 - Fish extracts

Abstract

The invention relates to a protein hydrolysate which is obtained from at least one protein source derived from blue-backed fish and which comprises (i) a degree of hydrolysis (DH) of at least 10%, (ii) at least 80% water-soluble proteins having a molecular weight of less than 1000 Da, (iii) at least 0.3% phospholipids, and (iv) at least 0.5% DHA and EPA.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
• A23J 3/34 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis using chemical agents using enzymes
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A23L 33/18 - PeptidesProtein hydrolysates
• A61K 38/01 - Hydrolysed proteinsDerivatives thereof
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• A23L 33/12 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereof
• A61K 31/202 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid having three or more double bonds, e.g. linolenic acid
• A23J 3/04 - Animal proteins

Abstract

The present invention concerns palatability-enhancing compositions comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: ascorbic acid; isomers thereof; derivatives thereof; salts thereof; and combinations thereof, for use in pet food, preferably in dog food, as well as methods of preparation and uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 20/174 - Vitamins
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs

Abstract

The present invention concerns a non-fatty palatability enhancer for use in cat food comprising an amino reactant having a ratio AAS/AAT of sulfur-containing free amino acids (AAS) to total free amino acids (AAT) from 1 to 12.8% by weight, and a carbonyl composition comprising more than 20% up to 100% by weight of monosaccharides and/or disaccharides and/or oligosaccharides.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A23L 27/21 - Synthetic spices, flavouring agents or condiments containing amino acids
• A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
• A23K 20/142 - Amino acidsDerivatives thereof
• A23K 20/163 - SugarsPolysaccharides

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least: —one or more free amino acids A1, —one or more sugars A2, and —one or more inorganic phosphate compounds B with an amount P of phosphorus, wherein the amount P of phosphorus is from 1% to 5% based on the total weight of said wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition, and wherein the ratio R1 of A1/(A1+A2+P) is superior to 0.30. The present invention also relates to a method for producing this wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition as well as a wet pet food having enhanced palatability comprising this wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 50/48 - Moist feed
• A23K 20/147 - Polymeric derivatives, e.g. peptides or proteins
• A23K 20/163 - SugarsPolysaccharides
• A23K 20/26 - Compounds containing phosphorus
• A23K 40/10 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by agglomerationShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by granulation, e.g. making powders

Abstract

The invention concerns a device(1) for testing sniffing of a pet, comprising a fixed casing (10) intended to be placed on the surface separately from the pet, a receptacle (2), which is rigidly attached in the first front opening (102) of the casing, an air flow sensor (3), an odor line (4), a calculator unit (6) for determination of a air flow derived databased on the air flow measured, a presence sensor (5) detecting the presence of the pet. The unit (6) is configured to command sending of the odorant stream (41) in the odor line (4) as a reaction to at least the fact that the presence sensor (5) has detected the presence of the pet.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/02 - Food
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons

Abstract

The present invention concerns an antioxidant combination of at least tocopherols, carnosic acid and hydrolysable gallotannins, wherein: —the amount of tocopherols is less than about 500 ppm, and—the ratio of carnosic acid:hydrolysable gallotannins ranges from about 1:4 to about 3:1. The present invention also concerns an antioxidated fat-containing composition comprising this antioxidant combination. The present invention also concerns a method for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition, as well as the use of the antioxidant combination for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 33/105 - Plant extracts, their artificial duplicates or their derivatives
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23K 20/174 - Vitamins
• A23K 40/20 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by moulding, e.g. making cakes or briquettes
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23K 50/42 - Dry feed
• A23K 20/111 - Aromatic compounds
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• A23D 9/007 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils characterised by ingredients other than fatty acid triglycerides
• C11B 5/00 - Preserving by using additives, e.g. anti-oxidants

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for tracking the consumption of foodstuffs by an animal, comprising: a front wall (34), a rear wall (58) and side walls (38, 56) defining therebetween a chamber (60), and an opening (46) formed in the front wall (34) in order to allow an animal to gain access to the chamber (60); a receptacle (1) in the chamber (60), defining a cavity (2) for storing foodstuffs; a foodstuff retrieval element (16, 18, 20, 22, 65a, 65b) for retrieving foodstuffs discharged from the cavity and not consumed by the animal, which element extends substantially from the cavity as far as one of the walls (34, 58, 38, 56); and a weighing system (64) which is configured to determine the weight of foodstuffs that have been taken from the cavity (2) and not retrieved by the retrieval element (16, 18, 20, 22, 65a, 65b) over a period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/01 - Feed troughsFeed pails
• A01K 1/03 - Housing for domestic or laboratory animals

Abstract

The present invention concerns a pet litter comprising a composition comprising 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol. The present invention further relates to methods and uses of a composition comprising 2,2- dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol in pet litters, in particular for promoting in-litter elimination by pets.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 1/015 - Floor coverings, e.g. bedding-down sheets
• B01J 20/12 - Naturally occurring clays or bleaching earth
• B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material

Abstract

The present invention concerns the use of a fat composition for sustaining an enhanced palatability of a food for pet over time, wherein said fat composition has a C12:0/C10:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.85 to about 2.5 and/or a C14:0/C12:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.45 to about 4.3. The present invention further concerns the use of said fat composition for preparing other enhanced palatability-sustaining fat compositions as well as foods for pet, all compositions and foods having an enhanced palatability sustained over time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A23K 40/20 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by moulding, e.g. making cakes or briquettes
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23K 10/20 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin
• A23K 20/10 - Organic substances
• A23K 50/00 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals
• A23K 50/42 - Dry feed

Abstract

The present invention concerns a pet food palatability-enhancer comprising a pork skin derived emulsion having a moisture content greater than about 70%, a protein content inferior than about 15 % and a fat content ranging from 5 to 20%. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing this pet food palatability-enhancer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 10/26 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin from waste material, e.g. feathers, bones or skin
• A23J 1/10 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from hair, feathers, horn, skins, leather, bones, or the like
• A23J 3/04 - Animal proteins
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs

Goods & Services

Foodstuffs for animals (pets, livestock, fish and shrimps from aquaculture); processed raw materials of marine, animal or vegetable origin, namely flours, soluble material, concentrates and oils; functional hydrolysates (food products for pets, livestock, fish and shrimps from aquaculture) of marine, animal or vegetable origin used as ingredients in animal food with the aim of increasing gustatory, palatability and nutritional performance; ingredients and mixtures of ingredients for nutrition intended for pets and livestock, particularly nutraceuticals, minerals, vitamins, amino acids, peptides, fatty acids, probiotic supplements, prebiotic supplements. Scientific and industrial research and development of fragrant and aromatic substances, chemical laboratory services.

Abstract

The present invention concerns a vegetarian dog palatability-enhancer comprising a liquid meat-free composition and at least one palatability-enhancing ingredient selected from the group consisting of amino acids and carbonyl compounds. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing this vegetarian dog palatability-enhancer as well as a method for producing a dog food having enhanced palatability.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 20/174 - Vitamins
• A23K 20/142 - Amino acidsDerivatives thereof
• A23K 20/163 - SugarsPolysaccharides
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms

Abstract

at least 5 ppm (parts per million in the mix) of ferulic acid, preferably at least 10 ppm. The invention also relates to the use of this agent due to its effects on cognitive functions in particular.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/45 - Ericaceae or Vacciniaceae (Heath or Blueberry family), e.g. blueberry, cranberry or bilberry
• A61K 36/87 - Vitaceae or Ampelidaceae (Vine or Grape family), e.g. wine grapes, muscadine or peppervine
• A61K 31/353 - 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyrans, e.g. chroman, catechin
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• A61K 9/20 - Pills, lozenges or tablets
• A61K 9/48 - Preparations in capsules, e.g. of gelatin, of chocolate
• A61K 31/7048 - Compounds having saccharide radicals and heterocyclic rings having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. leucoglucosan, hesperidin, erythromycin, nystatin
• A61K 31/05 - Phenols
• A23L 33/105 - Plant extracts, their artificial duplicates or their derivatives
• A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• A61P 3/10 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism for glucose homeostasis for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
• A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotics, i.e. neurolepticsDrugs for mania or schizophrenia
• A61P 25/24 - Antidepressants
• A61P 25/16 - Anti-Parkinson drugs
• A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for producing a cat kibble having a density from about 350 to about 550 g/L, comprising at least the steps of: a) providing kibble ingredients comprising at least 2% of exogenous fat ( % based on total weight of kibble ingredients), b) at least partially precooking said kibble ingredients in a preconditioner, wherein said ingredients have a residence time in said preconditioner of at least 2 minutes; c) extruding the at least partially precooked kibble ingredients in an extruder with a DSOR inferior to 350 mm2 / metric ton of throughput, d) drying the kibble extrudate resulting from step c), thereby obtaining a kibble palatable to cats. The present invention also concerns a cat kibble obtainable by this method, as well as a method for increasing kibble intake of a cat.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 10/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 10/20 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin
• A23K 10/22 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of animal origin from fish
• A23K 10/30 - Animal feeding-stuffs from material of plant origin, e.g. roots, seeds or hayAnimal feeding-stuffs from material of fungal origin, e.g. mushrooms

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least: - one or more free amino acids A1, - one or more sugars A2, and - one or more inorganic phosphate compounds B with an amount P of phosphorus, wherein the amount P of phosphorus is from 1% to 5% based on the total weight of said wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition, and wherein the ratio R1 of A1/(A1+A2+P) is superior to 0.30. The present invention also relates to a method for producing this wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition as well as a wet pet food having enhanced palatability comprising this wet pet food palatability-enhancing composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 20/142 - Amino acidsDerivatives thereof
• A23K 20/163 - SugarsPolysaccharides
• A23K 20/26 - Compounds containing phosphorus
• A23K 50/48 - Moist feed

Abstract

The present invention concerns a cat kibble comprising at least : a)an animal material A comprising an endogenous fat fraction Fa, b)an exogenous animal fat Fb, c)a vegetable material C comprising an endogenous fat fraction Fc, wherein said cat kibble comprises at least 2.0% of exogenous fat Fb by weight of cat kibble, wherein the ratio R1 of Fa/Fb ranges from 0.7 to 2.5, and wherein the ratio R2 of (Fa + Fb)/Fc ranges from 6.0 to 13.0. The present invention also concerns a method for preparing a cat kibble.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 50/42 - Dry feed
• A23K 40/25 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by extrusion

Goods & Services

Ingredients and mixtures for use in the protection of food for livestock and pets such as additives, chemical products and natural ingredients of additive mixtures, chemical products and natural ingredients with anti-oxidant or preservative function; anti-oxidants used for the manufacture of food and beverages; microbial agents for manufacture processes. Food mixtures for animals; food products for animals; food preparations for animals; foodstuff preparations for animals; mixed animal foodstuffs; food products for pets. Scientific advice in the field of anti-oxidation and preservation of foodstuffs for animals.

Abstract

The present invention concerns an antioxidant combination of at least tocopherols, carnosic acid and hydrolysable gallotannins, wherein: -the amount of tocopherols is less than about 500 ppm, and -the ratio of carnosic acid : hydrolysable gallotannins ranges from about 1:4 to about 3:1. The present invention also concerns an antioxidated fat-containing composition comprising this antioxidant combination. The present invention also concerns a method for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition, as well as the use of the antioxidant combination for enhancing the antioxidant effect of tocopherols in a fat-containing composition.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23D 9/007 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils characterised by ingredients other than fatty acid triglycerides
• C11B 5/00 - Preserving by using additives, e.g. anti-oxidants
• A23K 20/111 - Aromatic compounds
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23K 40/25 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by extrusion
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23K 40/20 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by moulding, e.g. making cakes or briquettes

Abstract

The invention relates to a nutritional or therapeutic agent which includes a mixture of molecules obtained from Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium angustifolium , including: at least 1 % of catechins and epicatechins, given as a percentage by weight based on the total weight of the mixture, preferably at least 5 %; and at least 5 ppm (parts per million in the mixture) of ferulic acid, preferably at least 10 ppm. The invention also relates to the use of said agent in particular for the effects thereof on cognitive functions.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/87 - Vitaceae or Ampelidaceae (Vine or Grape family), e.g. wine grapes, muscadine or peppervine
• A61K 31/197 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group the amino and the carboxyl groups being attached to the same acyclic carbon chain, e.g. gamma-aminobutyric acid [GABA], beta-alanine, epsilon-aminocaproic acid or pantothenic acid
• A61K 31/353 - 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyrans, e.g. chroman, catechin
• A61K 36/45 - Ericaceae or Vacciniaceae (Heath or Blueberry family), e.g. blueberry, cranberry or bilberry
• A61P 25/24 - Antidepressants
• A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• A61P 25/18 - Antipsychotics, i.e. neurolepticsDrugs for mania or schizophrenia
• A61P 3/10 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism for glucose homeostasis for hyperglycaemia, e.g. antidiabetics
• A61P 25/16 - Anti-Parkinson drugs

Abstract

The invention concerns a pet food or a pet supplement comprising a synergistically-effective antioxidant composition comprising an extract of Vitis vinifera and an extract of Vaccinium angustifolium, wherein said composition comprises at least 1 % of catechins and/or epicatechins and at least 5 ppm of ferulic acid. The present invention further relates to the use of a synergistically-effective antioxidant composition as a medicament for pets, in particular in a method for treating a neurodegenerative disorder in a pet.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 10/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 50/40 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for carnivorous animals, e.g. cats or dogs
• A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system

Goods & Services

Ingredients and mixtures for use in manufacture of pet food, namely, natural antioxidants and antimicrobial additives, active chemical ingredients, and natural extracts of plants, organic acids, clays and oils with antioxidant or preservative function, all for the protection of food for livestock and pets; antioxidants used for the manufacture of food and beverages; microbial agents used in the manufacture of animal feed Food mixtures for animals; food for animals; foodstuffs for animals; foodstuff mixtures for animals; food for pets Scientific advice in the field of anti-oxidation and preservation of foodstuffs for animals

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for producing a palatable coated dry pet food, comprising precooking starting pet food ingredients in a hydrothermal preconditioner; extruding the precooked pet food material in an extruder; drying the resulting pet food extrudate in a dryer; and coating said dry pet food.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 40/00 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 40/25 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by extrusion
• A23K 40/30 - Shaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by encapsulatingShaping or working-up of animal feeding-stuffs by coating
• A23K 20/158 - Fatty acidsFatsProducts containing oils or fats
• A23K 20/163 - SugarsPolysaccharides
• A23K 50/42 - Dry feed

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to the field of pet food. More precisely, the present invention concerns a palatable dry food for cats, wherein said food is characterized by a specific ingredient formulation and by a specific nutritional composition. The present invention further concerns a method for preparing such a palatable dry cat food.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of aromatic notes in an amount from about 0.0015 to about 0.02% by weight in wet pet food products for improving appeal to pet owners while at least maintaining palatability to pets of said pet food products, in comparison with said wet pet food products which do not comprise said aromatic notes in said amount.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for selecting a petfood providing a satisfying feeding experience upon consumption by pets through the determination of a Happiness Index (H1) for said petfood. Said HI is calculated via a specific analysis of data collected in a pet feeding trial. The present invention further concerns a method for providing a satisfying feeding experience to a pet, by feeding said pet with a thus selected petfood.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising

Abstract

The present invention concerns a non-fatty palatability enhancer for use in cat food comprising an amino reactant having a ratio AAS / AAT of sulfur- containing free amino acids (AAS) to total free amino acids (AAT) from 1 to 12.8% by weight, and a carbonyl composition comprising more than 20% up to 100% by weight of monosaccharides and/or disaccharides and/or oligosaccharides.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23L 1/227 - containing amino acids
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for selecting a petfood having both a palatability effect and a calorie intake reducing effect for pets, said method being based on a specific analysis of data collected in a pet feeding trial. The present invention further provides an automated pet feeding system for use in a pet feeding trial according to such a method, as well as a method for feeding a pet with a petfood having both a palatability effect and a calorie intake reducing effect for pets.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)

Abstract

The present invention concerns palatability-enhancing compositions comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of: ascorbic acid; isomers thereof; derivatives thereof; salts thereof; and combinations thereof,for use in pet food, preferably in dog food, as well as methods of preparation and uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention concerns palatability-enhancing compositions comprising at least one vitamin selected from the group consisting of vitamin D3, vitamin B1, and combinations thereof, for use in pet food, as well as methods of preparation and uses thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of one or more crustacean protein hydrolysates as a feed ingredient for maintaining and/or promoting bowel health of cultured post-larval fish.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23J 3/00 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs
• A23J 3/30 - Working-up of proteins for foodstuffs by hydrolysis
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for preparing fish feed pellets having enhanced palatability, wherein a protein hydrolysate having a degree of hydrolysis (DH) from 14.5 to 100% is combined to one or more nucleotides, and applied to fish feed pellets. The invention further relates to a palatability-enhancing composition to be applied to fish feed pellets, comprising a protein hydrolysate having a degree of hydrolysis (DH) from 14.5 to 100%, combined to one or more nucleotides.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention concerns the use of a fat composition for sustaining an enhanced palatability of a food for pet over time, wherein said fat composition has a C12:0/C10:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.85 to about 2.5 and/or a C14:0/C12:0 fatty acid weight ratio from about 0.45 to about 4.3. The present invention further concerns the use of said fat composition for preparing other enhanced palatability-sustaining fat compositions as well as foods for pet, all compositions and foods having an enhanced palatability sustained over time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/10 - from meat, fish, or bones; from kitchen waste
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention relates to the use of a palatability-enhancing composition comprising at least one dry food aroma and at least one pet food palatability enhancer in a pet food product, for improving appeal to pet owners while at least maintaining palatability to pets of said pet food product, in comparison with said pet food product which does not comprise said dry food aroma.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals
• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for determining a coefficient of enhancement (Ke) for standardizing palatability of fish feed pellets when coating said pellets with a palatability enhancer useful in fish feed. Using said coefficient of enhancement Ke, the present invention provides a method for standardizing palatability of fish feed pellets for use in aquaculture, a method for preparing coated fish feed pellets having standardized palatability, and a method for enhancing growth of fish in aquaculture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for preparing an animal digest having enhanced palatability, comprising: a) providing animal viscera; b) contacting said animal viscera with at least one alkaline endopeptidase in an appropriate amount; c) allowing said alkaline endopeptidase to hydrolyze said animal viscera for a suitable period of time; d) thermally treating the thus obtained digest product to inactivate said alkaline endopeptidase; and e) obtaining said animal digest having an appropriate degree of hydrolysis and exhibiting enhanced palatability. The present invention also relates to animal digests having enhanced palatability that are obtainable by such a method, and uses thereof for preparing pet food having enhanced palatability.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 1/10 - from meat, fish, or bones; from kitchen waste
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals
• A23K 1/165 - with steroids, hormones, or enzymes

Abstract

The present invention concerns a method for preparing a meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability, comprising: a) providing a meat tissue from animal; b) contacting said meat tissue with at least one alkaline endopeptidase; c) allowing said alkaline endopeptidase to hydrolyze said meat tissue; d) thermally treating the thus obtained digest product to inactivate said alkaline endopeptidase; and e) obtaining said meat tissue digest having enhanced palatability. The present invention also relates to meat tissue digests having enhanced palatability that are obtainable by such a method, and uses thereof for preparing pet food having enhanced palatability.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 1/10 - from meat, fish, or bones; from kitchen waste
• A23K 1/165 - with steroids, hormones, or enzymes
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention concerns a palatability-enhancing composition for pet food, wherein said composition comprises about 1 to 70% by weight of free amino acids, as well as uses thereof, especially for producing pet foods having enhanced palatability. Cat food is more specifically concerned by the present invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing highly palatable dry cat foods, by providing dry cat food preparations having specific compositions and/or texture properties, and by adding thereto palatability enhancers, so as to obtain highly palatable dry cat foods. Also is the present invention related to a method for increasing the palatability effect of a liquid palatability enhancer for use in dry cat food preparation, and to kits useful for enhancing palatability of dry cat foods.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals
• A23K 1/00 - Animal feeding-stuffs
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/175 - with inorganic substances; Salt blocks

Abstract

Provided herein are methods for stimulating the T1R1/T1R3 receptor comprising contacting the receptor with pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Also provided, is a Felidae food product comprising pyrophosphate and one or more amino acids. Methods for determining the pyrophosphate-augmented activity of a test compound on the T1R1/T1R3 receptor are also described, as well as methods for adjusting the food formulation for Felidae.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
• G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/175 - with inorganic substances; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Goods & Services

(1) Pet food additives and aquaculture fish food additives in the form of palatability enhancers.

Goods & Services

Animal foodstuffs.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for producing highly palatable dry cat foods, by providing dry cat food preparations having specific compositions and/or texture properties, and by adding thereto palatability enhancers, so as to obtain highly palatable dry cat foods. Preferably, the present invention provides highly palatable dry cat foods having a rigidity below or equal to about 100 N/mm. Also is the present invention related to a method for increasing the palatability effect of a liquid palatability enhancer for use in dry cat food preparation, and to kits useful for enhancing palatability of dry cat foods.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/175 - with inorganic substances; Salt blocks
• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals

Goods & Services

Animal foodstuffs, namely, animal feed additives for nonnutritional purposes for use as an aromatic ingredient or filler by pet food manufacturers in the production of food for cats and dogs

Goods & Services

Foodstuffs for animals.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for preparing a palatability enhancer for use in pet foodsof low, mediumor high moisture content, comprising at least: a) providing a first stage reaction product obtained by: (i) reacting with at least one protease, in the absence ofany added lipase, a substrate comprising proteinaceous and fatty materials, (ii) heat-inactivating said protease and filtrating the resulting digest product, b) optionally adding fat; c) emulsifying said first stage reaction product; d) reacting said emulsion with at least one lipase, inthe absence of any added protease, so as to obtain a second stage reaction product; e) adding at least one reducing sugar and at least one nitrogen compound to said second stage reaction product and heating the resulting mixture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals
• A23K 1/165 - with steroids, hormones, or enzymes

Abstract

The present invention concerns means and methods for obtaining an edible or drinkable wet pet foodstuff having enhanced palatability, by heating an edible or drinkable foodstuff preparation comprising : - at least one inorganic phosphate compound, preferably at least one inorganic pyrophosphate; and - at least one thermal reaction-generated flavour and/or aminoacid and reducing sugar precursors thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 1/18 - specially adapted for particular animals
• A23K 1/16 - supplemented with accessory food factors; Salt blocks
• A23L 1/227 - containing amino acids
• A23K 1/17 - with antibiotics

Abstract

The invention refers to appetence measurement for animals. In particular, the invention proposes an automated system for measuring the appetence of animals, including at least one feeding area (2) and an accommodation area (1), wherein the feeding area includes a room (3) whose dimensions are chosen so that the animal is able to move therein, and the system also includes access control resources (6, 10-12) that are designed so that the animals can gain access in turn to the room (3) from the accomodation area.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 1/03 - Housing for domestic or laboratory animals
• A01K 29/00 - Other apparatus for animal husbandry

Goods & Services

Animal feed additives for non-nutritional purposes for use as a flavoring

Goods & Services

Flavourings for animal feed

Goods & Services

Palatability testing of foodstuffs for dogs and cats