Patent ID: 8993017
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: A23K

Abstract:
1. A method comprising a) mixing a liquid binding agent with feed meal at a temperature of between about 10° C. and about 70° C. to produce a feed mash, b) passing the mash through an extruder to form an animal feed product, and c) drying the animal feed product wherein the concentration of liquid binding agent in the mash is between about 0.1% and about 10% (w/w) of the total ingredients, wherein the liquid binding agent has a solid content of less than 20% (w/w), wherein the liquid binding agent is selected from the group consisting of sodium alginate, gum arabic, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, guar gum, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, pregelatinized starch and a soy protein binder, and wherein the moisture content of the mash is between about 5% and about 70% (w/w) of the total ingredients.