Patent ID: 6238726
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: A23K,A23L,Y10S

Abstract:
A method of producing a pet treat resembling jerky, said method comprising the steps of:(a) mixing turkey meat with turkey liver in a ratio of 5.0 to 0.5 by weight to form a meat mix;(b) treating the meat mix with anti-oxidant;(c) emulsifying the meat mix;(d) mixing potato starch, dry molasses, salt and potassium sorbate to form a dry mix;(e) placing the meat mix into a live-bottom conical bin;(f) placing the dry mix into a live-bottom dry ingredient bin;(g) conveying the meat mix through a mass flow meter to an inlet at a rear portion of an extruder barrel;(h) conveying the dry mix to a second inlet at the rear portion of the extruder barrel;(i) mixing the meat mix and the dry mix within the extruder forming a complete mix;(j) cooking the complete mix within the extruder using steam injection and mechanical energy forming an extrudate;(k) forcing the extrudate through a slit-shaped die onto a conveyor belt;(l) drying the extrudate.