Patent Publication Number: US-9415083-B2

Title: Method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/898,788, filed Feb. 1, 2007, and is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser No. 10/842,301, filed May. 10, 2004, patented on Feb. 23, 2010, as U.S. Pat. No. 7,666,459. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to a method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal comprising; administration to a mammal a composition comprising a glucose anti-metabolite; and wherein said composition comprises amounts of the glucose anti-metabolite sufficient to lower a level of a C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal subsequent to administration of the glucose anti-metabolite. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Studies have indicated that restriction of caloric intake by food deprivation slows down certain undesirable cellular processes in laboratory animals, many associated with aging and age-related diseases. 
     C-reactive protein (abbreviated as CRP) is one kind of acute phase protein, and although its blood level rapidly increases on inflammatory diseases or the like accompanying the disorganization, it is present in healthy mammal blood. 
     The inflammatory response plays an important role in the onset, development and evolution of stress, cardiac ischemia, and arthritic changes. Elevated serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) are non-specific but sensitive markers of the acute inflammatory response. C-reactive protein is an acute phase reactant protein. However, C-reactive protein levels can increase up to 100 or even 500 times during acute inflammation. This staggering response is mainly regulated by proinflammatory cytokines, in particular interleukin-6, and is largely unaffected by anti-inflammatory drugs and hormones. This suggests that the proinflammatory effects of C-reactive protein may contribute to the adverse outcome associated with higher levels of this acute phase reactant protein. 
     Additionally, due to its ligand binding properties, C-reactive protein plays a part in the innate immunity (opsonization) and in the removal of membrane and nuclear material from necrotic cells. C-reactive protein can also bind to complement factor Clq and factor H and activate the classic pathway of complement activation. C-reactive protein is present in atherosclerotic plaques but not in the normal vessel wall where often co-localize with the terminal complement complex. C-reactive protein can also induce tissue factor expression by monocytes. 
     There still exists a need for a method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal resulting in enhancement of quality of life of a mammal, increase the length of the lifespan of a mammal, and providing for a healthier mammal. 
     It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal including a human and/or a companion animal comprising; administration to a mammal a composition comprising a glucose anti-metabolite, avocado, avocado extract or mannoheptulose; and wherein the composition comprises amounts of the glucose anti-metabolite, avocado extract, avocado or mannoheptulose sufficient to lower a level of a C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal subsequent to administration of the glucose anti-metabolite, avocado extract, avocado or mannoheptulose. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to a method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal comprising; administration to a mammal a composition comprising a glucose anti-metabolite; and wherein the composition comprises amounts of the glucose anti-metabolite sufficient to lower a level of a C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal subsequent to administration of the glucose anti-metabolite. 
     The present invention further relates to a method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal comprising; administration to a mammal a composition comprising an avocado; and wherein the composition comprises amounts of the avocado sufficient to lower a level of a C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal subsequent to administration of the avocado. 
     The present invention further relates to a method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal comprising; administration to a mammal a composition comprising an avocado extract; and wherein the composition comprises amounts of the avocado extract sufficient to lower a level of a C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal subsequent to administration of the avocado extract. 
     The present invention further relates to a method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal comprising; administration to a mammal a composition comprising mannoheptulose; and wherein the composition comprises amounts of the mannoheptulose sufficient to lower a level of a C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal subsequent to administration of the mannoheptulose. 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
     The method for the present invention comprises decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal comprising; administration to a mammal a composition comprising a glucose anti-metabolite; and wherein the composition comprises amounts of the glucose anti-metabolite sufficient to lower a level of a C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal subsequent to administration of the glucose anti-metabolite. 
     These and other limitations of the compositions and methods of the present invention, as well as many of the optional ingredients suitable for use herein, are described in detail hereinafter. 
     As used herein, the term “adapted for use” means that the composition described can meet the American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) safety requirements for providing animal food products for an animal as may be amended from time to time. 
     As used herein, the term “companion animal” means an animal preferably including (for example) dogs, cats, kitten, puppy, senior dog, senior cat, adult dog, adult cat, horses, cows, pigs, rabbits, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, ferret, horses, zoo mammals, fish, birds and the like. Dogs, cats, kitten, puppy, senior dog, senior cat, adult dog, adult cat are particularly preferred. 
     As used herein, the term “composition” means a composition that can be administered to a human that is orally ingested by the human, bars, pills, capsules, administered to companion animal that is orally ingested by a companion animal, supplements for a companion animal, pet food, dog food, cat food, treats, biscuits, raw hide, treats, chews, fillers, gravy, sauce, beverage, supplemental water, and combinations thereof. The composition can be wet, moist, and/or dry. 
     The term “complete and nutritionally balanced” as used herein, unless otherwise specified, refers to a composition having all known required nutrients in proper amounts and proportions based upon the recommendation of recognized authorities in the field of animal nutrition. 
     As used herein, the term “mammal” includes humans and/or companion animals. 
     All percentages, parts and ratios as used herein are by weight of the total composition, unless otherwise specified. All such weights as they pertain to listed ingredients are based on the active level and, therefore do not include solvents or by-products that may be included in commercially available materials, unless otherwise specified. 
     The composition and methods of the present invention can comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of, the essential elements and limitations of the invention described herein, as well as any additional or optional ingredients, components, or limitations described herein or otherwise useful in compositions intended for mammal consumption. 
     Method 
     The present invention is a method for decreasing inflammation and stress in a mammal. The method comprises administration to a mammal a composition comprising a glucose anti-metabolite or a avocado or mannoheptulose or avocado extract; and wherein the composition comprises amounts of the glucose anti-metabolite or avocado or avocado extract or mannoheptulose sufficient to lower a level of a C-reactive protein in the blood of the mammal subsequent to administration of the glucose anti-metabolite or a avocado or avocado extract or mannoheptulose. 
     Composition Form 
     The compositions are adapted for use by mammals. The composition of the present invention is preferably administered to decreasing inflammation and stress by lowering the level of C-reactive protein in the blood of a mammal. The composition of the present invention can be a moist composition (i.e. those having a total moisture content of from about 16% to 50%, by weight of the product), and/or a wet composition (i.e. those having a total moisture content of greater than 50%, by weight of the product), and/or dry composition (i.e. those having a total moisture content of from about 0% to about 16%, by weight of the product). Unless otherwise described herein, wet composition, moist composition and/ or dry composition are not limited by their composition or method of preparation. 
     The composition herein can be complete and nutritionally balanced. A complete and nutritionally balanced animal food composition may be compounded to be fed as the sole ration and is capable of maintaining the life and/or promote reproduction without any additional substance being consumed, except for water. 
     The composition and components of the present invention are selected for consumption by an animal and are not intended for consumption by humans. Non-limiting examples of compositions include supplements for an animal, pet food, dog food, cat food, treats, biscuits, raw hide, treats, chews, fillers gravy, sauce, beverage, supplemental water, and combinations thereof. 
     Additionally, administration in accordance with the present invention may be continuous or intermittent, depending, for example, upon the recipient&#39;s physiological condition, whether the purpose of the administration is therapeutic or prophylactic, and other factors known to skilled practitioners. 
     Glucose Anti-Abolite 
     The method of the present invention comprise administering to a mammal a composition that can comprise a glucose anti-metabolite. The glucose anti-metabolites affects the level of CRP present in the blood of a mammal by decreasing inflammation and therefore resulting in decreased CRP levels subsequent to a mammal ingesting a composition comprising glucose anti-metabolites. 
     The level of C-reactive protein in the blood subsequent to administration of a composition comprising a glucose anti-metabolite is from about 0 mg/L to about 100 mg/L, from about 0.1 mg/L to about 60 mg/L, from about 0.2 mg/L to about 40 mg/L, from about 0.3 mg/L to about 20 mg/L. 
     Nonlimiting examples of glucose anti-metabolites which are useful herein include 2-deoxy-D-glucose, 5-thio-D-glucose, 3-O-methylglucose, anhydrosugars including 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol, 2,5-anhydro-D-glucitol, and 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol, and mannoheptulose. Mannoheptulose is preferred for use herein. 
     The dose of glucose anti-metabolites given to a mammal, on a daily basis, is from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 1000 mg/kg, from about 2 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, from about 2 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg, wherein (as will be commonly understood in the art) the “mg” refers to level of the component and the “kg” refers to kilograms of the mammal or from about 0.0001 gram to about 1 gram of glucose anti-metabolites per kilogram of the mammal. When glucose anti-metabolites is present in a composition, the glucose anti-metabolites is less than about 5%, or less than about 2%, or from about 0.0001% to about 0.5% of the glucose anti-metabolites, all by weight of the composition. The level of component may be determined by one of ordinary skill in the art based on a variety of factors, for example, the form of the pet food composition (e.g., whether a dry composition, moist composition, wet composition, or supplement, or any other form or mixture thereof). The ordinarily skilled artisan will be able to utilize the preferred optimal doses, and use these to determine the optimal level of component within a given pet food composition. 
     When the glucose anti-metabolite is mannoheptulose the dose of mannoheptulose given to a mammal, on a daily basis, is from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 1000 mg/kg, from about 1 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, from about 2 mg/kg to about 5 mg/kg, wherein (as will be commonly understood in the art) the “mg” refers to level of the mannoheptulose and the “kg” refers to kilograms of the mammal or from about 0.0001 gram to about 1 gram of mannoheptulose per kilogram of the mammal. When mannoheptulose is present in a composition, the mannoheptulose is less than about 5%, or less than about 2%, or from about 0.0001% to about 0.5% of the mannoheptulose, all by weight of the composition. 
     The level of C-reactive protein in the blood subsequent to administration of a composition comprising a mannoheptulose is from about 0 mg/L to about 100 mg/L, from about 0.1 mg/L to about 60 mg/L, from about 0.2 mg/L to about 40 mg/L, from about 0.3 mg/L to about 20 mg/L. 
     Avocado 
     The method of the present invention comprises administering to a mammal a composition that can comprise avocado. The avocado affects the level of CRP present in the blood of a mammal by decreasing inflammation and stress and therefore resulting in decreased CRP levels subsequent to a mammal ingesting a composition comprising avocado. 
     The level of C-reactive protein in the blood subsequent to administration of a composition comprising an avocado is from about 0 mg/L to about 100 mg/L, from about 0.1 mg/L to about 60 mg/L, from about 0.2 mg/L to about 40 mg/L, from about 0.3 mg/L to about 20 mg/L. 
     An avocado (also commonly referred to as alligator pear, aguacate, or palta) contains unusually enriched sources of mannoheptulose, as well as related sugars and other carbohydrates. Avocado is a sub-tropical evergreen tree fruit, growing most successfully in areas of California, Florida, Hawaii, Guatemala, Mexico, the West Indies, South Africa, and Asia. 
     Nonlimiting examples of species of avocado that can be used in the present invention include, for example, Persea Americana and Persea nubigena, including all cultivars within these illustrative species. Cultivars may include ‘Anaheim,’ ‘Bacon,’ ‘Creamhart,’ ‘Duke,’ ‘Fuerte,’ ‘Ganter,’ ‘Gwen,’ ‘Hass,’ ‘Jim,’ ‘Lula,’ ‘Lyon,’ ‘Mexicola,’ ‘Mexicola Grande,’ ‘Murrieta Green,’ ‘Nabal,’ ‘Pinkerton,’ ‘Queen,’ ‘Puebla,’ ‘Reed,’ ‘Rincon,’ ‘Ryan,’ ‘Spinks,’ ‘Topa Topa,’ ‘Whitsell,’ ‘Wurtz,’ and ‘Zutano.’ The fruit of the avocado is particularly preferred for use herein, which may contain the pit or wherein the pit is removed or at least partially removed. Fruit from Persea Americana is particularly preferred for use herein, as well as fruit from cultivars which produce larger fruits (e.g., about 12 ounces or more when the fruit is mature), such as Anaheim, Creamhart, Fuerte, Hass, Lula, Lyon, Murrieta Green, Nabal, Queen, Puebla, Reed, Ryan, and Spinks. 
     The dose of avocado given to a mammal, on a daily basis, is from about 100 mg/kg to about 200 g/kg, from about 200 mg/kg to about 20 g/kg, from about 400 mg/kg to about 10 g/kg, wherein (as will be commonly understood in the art) the “mg” or “g” refers to level of avocado and the “kg” refers to kilograms of the mammal or from about 0.001 gram to about 200 gram of avocado per kilogram of the mammal. When avocado is present in a composition, the avocado is less than about 50%, or less than about 25%, or from about 0.0001% to about 5% of the avocado, all by weight of the composition. The level of avocado may be determined by one of ordinary skill in the art based on a variety of factors, for example, the form of the composition (e.g., whether a dry composition, moist composition, wet composition, or supplement, or any other form or mixture thereof). The ordinarily skilled artisan will be able to utilize the preferred optimal doses, and use these to determine the optimal level of component within a given composition. 
     Advantageously, mannoheptulose or any other component may be present in the recited compositions as a component of plant matter such as avocado, or other enriched source of mannoheptulose such as alfalfa, fig, or primrose. The plant matter may include the fruit, seed (or pit), branches, leaves, or any other portion of the relevant plant or combination thereof. Additionally, plant matter from alfalfa, fig, or primrose is also reported to provide relatively high levels of mannoheptulose. Alfalfa is also referred to as Medicago sativa. Fig, or Ficus carica (including Cluster fig or Sycamore fig, for example) may also be used, as well as primrose or Primula officinalis. 
     The mannoheptulose or any other component can be extracted from the plant matter and or avocado to form a plant extract or component extract or avocado extract and then utilized in the composition of the present invention. 
     When an extract of plant matter is utilized in a composition herein, the component will be present from about 1% to about 99% of the component extract, from about 5% to about 75% of the component extract, from about 10% to about 50% of the component extract, all by weight of the extract. 
     When an avocado extract is utilized in a composition herein, the component will be present from about 1% to about 99% of the component extract, from about 5% to about 75% of the component extract, from about 10% to about 50% of the component extract, all by weight of the extract. 
     When an extract of plant matter is mannoheptulose and then utilized in a composition herein, the mannoheptulose will be present from about 1% to about 99% of mannoheptulose, from about 5% to about 75% of the mannoheptulose, from about 10% to about 50% of the mannoheptulose, all by weight of the extract. 
     When an extract of avocado is mannoheptulose and then utilized in a composition herein, the mannoheptulose will be present from about 1% to about 99% of mannoheptulose, from about 5% to about 75% of the mannoheptulose, from about 10% to about 50% of the mannoheptulose, all by weight of the extract. 
     The dose of mannoheptulose used when obtained from a plant or avocado extract that is given to a mammal, on a daily basis, is from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 1000 mg/kg, from about 2 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, from about 2 mg/kg to about 5 mg/kg, wherein (as will be commonly understood in the art) the “mg” or “g” refers to level of the mannoheptulose and the “kg” refers to kilograms of the mammal or from about 0.001 gram to about 1 gram of mannoheptulose per kilogram of the mammal. When mannoheptulose obtained from a plant extract or avocado extract is present in a composition, the mannoheptulose is less than about 5%, or less than about 2%, or from about 0.0001% to about 0.5% of the mannoheptulose, all by weight of the composition. The level of mannoheptulose may be determined by one of ordinary skill in the art based on a variety of factors, for example, the form of the composition (e.g., whether a dry composition, moist composition, wet composition, or supplement, or any other form or mixture thereof). The ordinarily skilled artisan will be able to utilize the preferred optimal doses, and use these to determine the optimal level of component within a given composition. 
     The level of C-reactive protein in the blood subsequent to administration of a composition comprising an extract of mannoheptulose obtained from plant matter or avocado extract is from about 0 mg/L to about 100 mg/L, from about 0.1 mg/L to about 60 mg/L, from about 0.2 mg/L to about 40 mg/L, from about 0.3 mg/L to about 20 mg/L. 
     Compositions 
     It is anticipated that the glucose anti-metabolite or avocado or mannoheptulose or avocado extract described in the present invention can be added to any composition adapted for administration to a mammal. 
     Typical formulae for compositions are well known in the art. In addition to proteinaceous and farinaceous materials, the compositions of the invention generally may include vitamins, minerals, and other additives such as flavorings, preservatives, emulsifiers and humectants. The nutritional balance, including the relative proportions of vitamins, minerals, protein, fat and carbohydrate, is determined according to dietary standards known in the veterinary and nutritional art. 
     Nonlimiting examples of dry compositions may optionally contain on a dry matter basis, from about 1% to about 50% crude protein, from about 0.5% to about 25% crude fat, from about 1% to about 10% supplemental fiber, all by weight of the composition. The dry composition may have a total moisture content from about 1% to about 30% moisture. Alternatively, a dry composition may contain on a dry matter basis, from about 5% to about 35% crude protein, from about 5% to about 25% crude fat, from about 2% to about 8% supplemental fiber, all by weight of the composition. The dry composition may have a total moisture content from about 2% to about 20% moisture. Alternatively, the dry composition contains on a dry matter basis, a minimum protein level of about from about 9.5% to about 35%, a minimum fat level of from about 8% to about 20%, a minimum supplemental fiber level of from about 3% to about 7%, all by weight of the composition. The dry animal composition may also have a minimum metabolizable energy level of about 3.5 Kcal/g. The dry composition may have a total moisture content from about 3% to about 10%, 
     Nonlimiting examples of a semi-moist composition may optionally contain on a dry matter basis, from about 0.5% to about 50% crude protein, from about 0.5% to about 25% crude fat, from about 0.5% to about 15% supplemental fiber, all by weight of the composition. The semi-moist composition may have a total moisture content from about 30% to about 50% moisture. Alternatively, the semi-moist compositions may contain on a dry matter basis, from about 5% to about 35% crude protein, from about 5% to about 25% crude fat, from about 1% to about 5% supplemental fiber, and all by weight of the composition. The semi-moist composition may have a total moisture content from about 35% to about 45% moisture. Alternatively, the semi-moist composition may have on a dry matter basis, a minimum protein level of about from about 9.5% to about 22%, a minimum fat level of from about 8% to about 13%, a minimum supplemental fiber level of from about 2% to about 3%, all by weight of the composition. The semi-moist composition may have a total moisture content from about 38% to about 42%. The semi-moist composition may also have a minimum metabolizable energy level of about 3.5 Kcal/g and from about 0.1% to about 20% ash, and from about 0.001% to about 5.0% taurine. 
     Nonlimiting examples of a moist composition may optionally contain on a dry matter basis, from about 0.5% to about 50% crude protein, from about 0.5% to about 25% crude fat, from about 0.01% to about 15% supplemental fiber, all by weight of the composition. The moist composition may have a total moisture content from about 50% to about 90% moisture. Alternatively, the moist compositions may contain on a dry matter basis, from about 5% to about 35% crude protein, from about 5% to about 25% crude fat, from about 0.05% to about 5% supplemental fiber, all by weight of the composition. The moist composition may have a total moisture content from about 60% to about 85% moisture. Alternatively, a moist animal composition may contain on a dry matter basis, a minimum protein level of about from about 9.5% to about 22%, a minimum fat level of from about 8% to about 13%, a minimum supplemental fiber level of from about 0.1% to about 3%, all by weight of the composition. The moist composition may have a total moisture content from about 65% to about 80%. The moist composition may also have a minimum metabolizable energy level of about 1.0 Kcal/g and from about 0.1% to about 20% ash, and from about 0.001% to about 5.0% taurine. 
     In one embodiment of the present invention, the composition is a composition, whether dry, moist, semi-moist or otherwise, that comprises on a dry matter basis, from about 5% to about 50%, alternatively 20% to about 50% of animal-derived ingredients, by weight of the composition. Non-limiting examples of animal-derived ingredients include chicken, beef, pork, lamb, turkey (or other animal) protein or fat, egg, fishmeal, and the like. 
     Where the composition is in the form of a gravy, the composition may comprise at least 10% of a broth, or stock, non-limiting examples of which include vegetable beef, chicken or ham stock. Typical gravy compositions may comprise on a dry matter basis, from about 0.5% to about 5% crude protein, and from about 2% to about 5% crude fat. 
     Where the composition is in the form of a supplement composition such as biscuits, chews, and other treats, the supplement may comprise, on a dry matter basis, from about 20% to about 60% protein, from about 22% to about 40% protein, by weight of the supplement composition. As another example, the supplement compositions may comprise, on a dry matter basis, from about 5% to about 35% fat, or from about 10% to about 30% fat, by weight of the supplement composition. Compositions and supplement compositions intended for use by animals such as cats or dogs are commonly known in the art. 
     Optional Ingredients 
     The composition of the present invention can further comprise a wide range of other optional ingredients. 
     Nonlimiting examples of additional components include animal protein, plant protein, farinaceous matter, vegetables, fruit, egg-based materials, undenatured proteins, food grade polymeric adhesives, gels, polyols, starches, gums, flavorants, seasonings, salts, colorants, time-release compounds, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, prebiotics, probiotics, aroma modifiers, textured wheat protein, textured soy protein, textured lupin protein, textured vegetable protein, breading, comminuted meat, flour, comminuted pasta, water, and combinations thereof. 
     Nonlimiting examples of optional ingredients can include at least one vegetable. Nonlimiting examples of vegetables include carrots, peas, potatoes, cabbage, celery, beans, corn, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, leeks and combinations thereof. 
     Also useful herein, as an optional ingredient, is a filler. The filler can be a solid, a liquid or packed air. The filler can be reversible (for example thermo-reversible including gelatin) and/or irreversible (for example thermo-irreversible including egg white). Nonlimiting examples of the filler include gravy, gel, jelly, aspic, sauce, water, air (for example including nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and atmospheric air), broth, and combinations thereof. 
     Nonlimiting examples of colorants include, but are not limited to, synthetic or natural colorants, and any combination thereof. When present the colorants are from about 0.0001% to about 5%, more from about 0.001% to about 1%, even more from about 0.005% to about 0.1%, on a dry matter basis, of said colorant. 
     Additionally, probiotic microorganisms, such as  Lactobacillus  or  Bifidobacterium  species, for example, may be added to the composition or the animal food compositions themselves. 
     Also useful herein, as an optional ingredient, is at least one fruit. Nonlimiting examples include tomatoes, apples, pears, peaches, cherries, apricots, plums, grapes, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, cranberries, raspberries, blueberries, watermelon, cantelope, mushmellon, honeydew melon, strawberries, banana, and combinations thereof. 
     The composition may contain other active agents such as long chain fatty acids and zinc. Suitable long chain fatty acids include alpha-linoleic acid, gamma linolenic acid, linoleic acid, eicosapentanoic acid, and docosahexanoic acid. Fish oils are a suitable source of eicosapentanoic acids (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA). The DHA level is at least about 0.05%, alternatively at least about 0.1%, alternatively at least about 0.15% of the animal food composition, all on a dry matter basis. The EPA level is at least about 0.05%, alternatively at least about 0.1%, alternatively at least about 0.15% of the animal food composition, all on a dry matter basis. 
     The compositions of the present invention may further comprise a source of carbohydrate. Grains or cereals such as rice, corn, milo, sorghum, barley, wheat, and the like are illustrative sources. 
     The compositions may also contain other materials such as dried whey and other dairy by products. 
     Optional Processes for Preparing the Compositions of the Present Invention 
     The compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein. Disclosed herein are optional processes for preparing the present inventive compositions. The ordinarily skilled artisan will understand, however, that the compositions are not limited by the following described processes. 
     A process for preparing the present compositions may comprise:
         (a) providing plant matter;   (b) combining the plant matter with an aqueous solution and optionally with an enzyme, further optionally with heating, to provide a digested plant mixture;   (c) optionally separating any fractions present in the digested plant mixture, if any, to provide a carbohydrate extract;   (d) concentrating the digested plant mixture to enhance the concentration of carbohydrate therein; and   (e) combining the digested plant mixture with one or more composition components.       

     The plant matter may be any portion or whole of the plant, such as the leaves, fruit, seed or pit. In one optional process herein, the avocado is provided, and the process may commence with whole avocado fruit, including the pit or devoid (or partially devoid) of the pit. If the plant matter which is provided contains a pit, or partial pit, the pit or portion thereof may be optionally removed prior to further processing. Alfalfa, fig, or primrose may be similarly processed. 
     Additionally, in the production of a digested plant mixture can comprise combination of the plant matter with an aqueous solution, such as water, to assist with maceration of the plant into manageable constituents. Optionally but preferably, an enzyme having cellulose or pectin activity, or any combination thereof (such as a cellulase, hemicellulase, or pectinase) is included to assist with such maceration, including to assist with dissolution and release of carbohydrates via cell wall disruption. The utility of such an enzymatic treatment may be enhanced through heating during such maceration, such as from above ambient temperature to about 120° C., or to about 100° C., or from about 60° C. to about 120° C., or from about 60° C. to about 100° C. Agitation is further preferably utilized, typically for up to about 24 hours, but dependent upon the batch under processing. In one embodiment, the pH is controlled such to preserve enzyme activity, often in the range of pH from about 4 to about 6, preferably in the range of pH from about 5 to about 6. As such, depending upon such factors as ripeness of plant matter, quality of process aqueous solution (such as water added for process, for example), and the like, amounts of acid or base may be desirable as will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art. Optionally, to assist with deactivation of the enzymes present, heating may be increased at the time of, or after, initial heating and agitation to form the digested plant mixture. Water is optionally heated to processing temperatures prior to the addition of the plant matter. Heat may be applied by a jacketed tank where low pressure steam is utilized. The digested plant mixture may result in fractions which may be separated in accordance with common techniques. For example, fractions present in the digested plant mixture may be separated by filtration to provide the carbohydrate extract as the resulting filtrate, with the filter cake being discarded. Other methods may include, but not be limited to, gravimetric, centrifugal, other filtrations, or combinations thereof. 
     The carbohydrate extract may then be concentrated, optionally utilizing at least one concentration method selected from the group consisting of heating, vacuum drying, evaporation, refractance window drying, freeze drying, spray drying, any other useful technique, or any combination of the foregoing. In one embodiment, at least one technique such as refractance window drying is used. 
     Once concentrated, the carbohydrate extract may be utilized in a composition of the present invention. In one embodiment herein, the present processes result in preferred yields of mannoheptulose or other components, based on the starting mass of the plant matter (e.g., avocado). In one embodiment, the yield of mannoheptulose present in the carbohydrate extract subsequent to concentration is less than about 20%, or from about 0.1% to about 10%, or from about 1% to about 7%, based on the starting mass of the plant matter. In another embodiment, the yield of the carbohydrate extract subsequent to concentration is less than about 30%, or from about 5% to about 25%, or from about 8% to about 20%, based on the starting mass of the plant matter. Of course, even higher yields may be desirable, and lower yields may also be acceptable. 
     C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Procedure 
     CRP analysis using Diasorin reagents (cat. No. 86083) has been adapted for use on the Hitachi 911 automated chemistry analyzer for samples. All samples are analyzed on the decreased sample size function of the Hitachi 911. Components of the Diasorin kit include polymer diluent, antibody reagent, and saline. CRP calibration standards and a human CRP control (cat. No. 86108) are used to generate a calibration curve and ensure the method is calibrated properly. The Diasorin CRP analysis is an immunopreciptin analysis. The sample and antiserum are mixed together forming insoluble complexes that produce turbidity and scatter light. The absorbance is then measured. Sample concentrations are interpolated from the calibration curve. Polymer diluent is used as is for T1 which dispenses 10 seconds after sample dispense. Antibody reagent diluted 1:7 with saline is used for T3 which dispenses 5 minutes after T1 is dispensed. The calibration type used is a full type using a blank (saline) and at least 3 programmed standards, 5 standards are used to ensure a broad range. The Diasorin kit comes with 5 standards, but we do not use the 100 standard (#5) and we dilute standard #2 1:10 with saline to increase our sensitivity range. Calibration type is Logit-Log 4P. The analysis uses a 2 point end (sample-blanked endpoint assay) with a primary wavelength of 340 nm and secondary wavelength of 700 nm. The CRP control and saline sample are analyzed with each run. After sample analysis has been completed a reaction monitor is viewed and printed for each sample. The reaction monitor allows a view in graph form of the photometric absorbance vs time. For CRPs cells are measured at 1-5, 6-10, 11-5, 16-20, 26-30, and 31-35. Cells 16-20 are compared with cells 31-35 and if cells 16-20 are higher than 31-35 a dilution must be performed (1:5 with saline) and the sample reanalyzed. Also all samples that read 0.0 upon initial analysis are diluted and reanalyzed to prevent false negative results, regardless of the cell comparisons. Results are reported in units of mg/L. 
     NOTE: Calibration standard values change periodically and should be put into the chemistry parameters of the Hitachi 911 when changed under the chemistry parameters menu. 
     Total Moisture Content Method 
     The method involves the analysis of the total moisture content in the composition. The analysis is based on the procedure outlined in AOAC method 930.15 and AACC method 44-19. 
     A composition sample is prepared by taking one unit volume, for example, 375 gram of the composition, and homogenizing in a food processor to a uniform consistency like a paste. A composition larger than 375 gram would be subdivided to create equal and representative fractions of the whole such that a 375 gram sample is obtained. 
     The paste of the composition is individually sampled in triplicate at a volume less than or equal to 100 ml and placed individually sealed in a 100 ml Nasco Whirl-Pak® (Fort Atkinson, Wis. 53538-0901). During the process of sealing the Whirl-Pak®, excess air is evacuated manually from the container just prior to final closure thereby minimizing the container headspace. The Whirl-Pak® is closed per manufacturer&#39;s instructions—tightly folding the bag over three (3) times and bending the tabs over 180 degrees. 
     All samples are refrigerated at 6° C. for less than 48 h prior to moisture analysis. 
     For total moisture analysis, the tare weight of each moisture tin and lid are recorded to 0.0001 g. Moisture tins and lids are handled using dry and clean forceps. Moisture tins and lids are held dry over desiccant in a sealed desiccator. A Whirl-Pak® containing a sample is unfolded and a 2.0000+/−0.2000 gram sample is weighed into the uncovered moisture tin. The weight of the sample in the moisture tin is recorded. The lid is placed atop the moisture tin in an open position to allow moisture loss but contain all other material during air oven drying. The lid and moisture tin loaded with sample are placed in an air oven operating at 135° C. for 6 h. Time is tracked using a count-down timer. 
     After drying, the tin is removed from the oven and the dried lid is placed atop the tin using forceps. The covered moisture tin with dried sample is placed immediately in a desiccator to cool. The sealed desiccator is filled below the stage with active desiccant. Once cool to room temperature, the covered moisture tin with dried sample is weighed to 0.0001 g and weight recorded. The total moisture content of each sample is calculated using the following formula:
 
Total Moisture Content(%)=100−(weight of tin, lid and sample after drying−empty tin and lid weight)×100 /initial sample weight.
 
     EXAMPLES 
     The following examples further describe and demonstrate embodiments within the scope of the invention. The examples are given solely for the purpose of illustration and are not to be construed as limitations of the present invention, as many variations thereof are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. All of the following examples are compositions that are utilized by a mammal. 
     Examples 1-72 
                             Dry compositions                                            Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 1   Example 2   Example 3   Example 4   Example 5   Example 6               Protein products and meals   26.4000   42.0000   45.3000   55.8000   56.0000   37.0000       Cereal grains   64.0500   43.0500   37.6500   27.4500   26.7500   45.9500       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   8.0000   7.0000       Avocado Extract   0.0500   0.0500   0.0500   0.0500   0.0500   0.0500                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 7   Example 8   Example 9   Example 10   Example 11   Example 12               Protein products and meals   26.4000   42.0000   45.3000   55.8000   56.0000   37.0000       Cereal grains   64.0975   43.0975   37.6975   27.4975   26.7975   45.9975       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   8.0000   7.0000       Avocado Extract   0.0025   0.0025   0.0025   0.0025   0.0025   0.0025                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 13   Example 14   Example 15   Example 16   Example 17   Example 18               Protein products and meals   21.4000   37.0000   40.2000   50.7000   51.0000   32.0000       Cereal grains   59.1000   38.1000   32.8000   22.6000   21.8000   41.0000       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   8.0000   7.0000       Avocado Extract   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 19   Example 20   Example 21   Example 22   Example 23   Example 24               Protein products and meals   25.9000   48.0000   45.0000   54.9000   56.0000   50.0000       Cereal grains   63.6000   36.1000   37.0000   27.4000   26.8000   32.0000       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   7.0000   7.0000       Avocado   1.0000   1.0000   1.0000   1.0000   1.0000   1.0000                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 25   Example 26   Example 27   Example 28   Example 29   Example 30               Protein products and meals   25.9000   48.0000   45.0000   54.9000   56.0000   50.0000       Cereal grains   39.6000   12.1000   13.0000   3.4000   2.8000   8.0000       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   7.0000   7.0000       Avocado   25.0000   25.0000   25.0000   25.0000   25.0000   25.0000                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 31   Example 32   Example 33   Example 34   Example 35   Example 36               Protein products and meals   26.4000   48.5000   45.5000   55.4000   56.5000   50.5000       Cereal grains   64.0500   36.5500   37.4500   27.8500   27.2500   32.4500       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   7.0000   7.0000       Avocado   0.0500   0.0500   0.0500   0.0500   0.0500   0.0500                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 37   Example 38   Example 39   Example 40   Example 41   Example 42               Protein products and meals   26.4000   48.5000   45.0000   55.4000   56.5000   50.0000       Cereal grains   64.0800   36.5800   37.9800   27.8800   27.2800   32.9800       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   7.0000   7.0000       Mannoheptulose   0.0200   0.0200   0.0200   0.0200   0.0200   0.0200                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 43   Example 44   Example 45   Example 46   Example 47   Example 48               Protein products and meals   26.4000   48.4000   45.0000   55.4000   56.5000   50.0000       Cereal grains   64.0990   36.6990   37.9990   27.8990   27.2990   32.9990       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   7.0000   7.0000       Mannoheptulose   0.0010   0.0010   0.0010   0.0010   0.0010   0.0010                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 49   Example 50   Example 51   Example 52   Example 53   Example 54               Protein products and meals   21.4000   43.4000   40.0000   50.4000   51.5000   45.0000       Cereal grains   59.1000   31.7000   33.0000   22.9000   22.3000   28.0000       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   7.0000   7.0000       Mannoheptulose   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 55   Example 56   Example 57   Example 58   Example 59   Example 60               Protein products and meals   26.4000   48.4000   45.0000   55.4000   56.5000   50.0000       Cereal grains   64.0800   36.6800   37.9800   27.8800   27.2800   32.9800       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   7.0000   7.0000       Glucose Anti-Metabolite   0.0200   0.0200   0.0200   0.0200   0.0200   0.0200                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 61   Example 62   Example 63   Example 64   Example 65   Example 66               Protein products and meals   26.4000   48.4000   45.0000   55.4000   56.5000   50.0000       Cereal grains   64.0990   36.6990   37.9990   27.8990   27.2990   32.9990       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   7.0000   7.0000       Glucose Anti-Metabolite   0.0010   0.0010   0.0010   0.0010   0.0010   0.0010                                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w)                                         Ingredient   Example 67   Example 68   Example 69   Example 70   Example 71   Example 72               Protein products and meals   21.4000   43.5000   40.0000   50.4000   51.5000   45.0000       Cereal grains   59.1000   31.6000   33.0000   22.9000   22.3000   28.0000       Fat   2.6000   5.8000   7.0000   6.0000   6.0000   7.0000       Egg product   3.5000   2.0000   3.0000   2.0000   2.0000   2.0000       Vitamins   0.2000   0.4000   0.6000   0.8000   0.4000   0.4000       Minerals   0.2000   0.8000   0.4000   0.8000   0.8000   0.6000       Fiber   3.0000   5.9000   6.0000   7.1000   7.0000   7.0000       Glucose Anti-Metabolite   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000   10.0000                    
The dry compositions of Examples 1-72 can be made by first, milling and mixing the cereal grains with protein meal, egg products, vitamins and minerals and fiber sources and avocado or avocado extract or mannoheptulose or glucose anti-metabolite. Then, add the mixed, dried ingredients to the meat products and fat sources. Extrude the ingredients into kibbles. Dry the kibbles. Package the finished product.
 
     Examples 73-144 
     
       
         
           
               
             
               
                   
               
               
                 Wet compositions 
               
               
                   
               
             
            
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Ingredient 
                 Example 73 
                 Example 74 
                 Example 75 
                 Example 76 
                 Example 77 
                 Example 78 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 82.7000 
                 44.9000 
                 54.0000 
                 65.3000 
                 63.4000 
                 48.4000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 11.4000 
                 43.7000 
                 35.9000 
                 29.9000 
                 30.1000 
                 45.7000 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Avocado Extract 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Ingredient 
                 Example 79 
                 Example 80 
                 Example 81 
                 Example 82 
                 Example 83 
                 Example 84 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 82.7000 
                 44.9000 
                 54.0000 
                 65.4000 
                 63.5000 
                 48.4000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 11.5900 
                 43.8900 
                 36.0900 
                 29.9900 
                 30.1900 
                 45.8900 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Avocado Extract 
                 0.0100 
                 0.0100 
                 0.0100 
                 0.0100 
                 0.0100 
                 0.0100 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Ingredient 
                 Example 85 
                 Example 86 
                 Example 87 
                 Example 88 
                 Example 89 
                 Example 90 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 72.7000 
                 35.0000 
                 44.1000 
                 55.4000 
                 53.5000 
                 38.5000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 1.6000 
                 33.8000 
                 25.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.2000 
                 35.8000 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Avocado Extract 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                 Ingredient 
                 Example 91 
                 Example 92 
                 Example 93 
                 Example 94 
                 Example 95 
                 Example 96 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 80.7000 
                 43.0000 
                 52.1000 
                 63.4000 
                 61.5000 
                 46.5000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 9.6000 
                 41.8000 
                 34.0000 
                 28.0000 
                 28.2000 
                 43.8000 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Avocado 
                 4.0000 
                 4.0000 
                 4.0000 
                 4.0000 
                 4.0000 
                 4.0000 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                   
                 Example 
                   
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                 Ingredient 
                 Example 97 
                 Example 98 
                 Example 99 
                 100 
                 Example 101 
                 102 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 82.6000 
                 44.9000 
                 54.0000 
                 65.3000 
                 63.4000 
                 48.4000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 11.5000 
                 43.7000 
                 35.9000 
                 29.9000 
                 30.1000 
                 45.7000 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Avocado 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Example 
                   
                 Example 
                 Example 
                   
                 Example 
               
               
                 Ingredient 
                 103 
                 Example 104 
                 105 
                 106 
                 Example 107 
                 108 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 72.7000 
                 35.0000 
                 44.1000 
                 55.4000 
                 53.5000 
                 38.5000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 1.6000 
                 33.8000 
                 26.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.2000 
                 35.8000 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Avocado 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
                 20.0000 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Example 
                 Example 
                   
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                 Ingredient 
                 Example 109 
                 Example 110 
                 111 
                 112 
                 Example 113 
                 114 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 82.7000 
                 44.9000 
                 54.0000 
                 65.3000 
                 63.4000 
                 48.3000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 11.5200 
                 43.8200 
                 35.0200 
                 30.0200 
                 30.2200 
                 45.9200 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Mannoheptulose 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
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                 Ingredient 
                 Example 115 
                 Example 116 
                 117 
                 118 
                 Example 119 
                 120 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 82.7000 
                 44.9000 
                 54.0000 
                 65.4000 
                 63.5000 
                 48.4000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 11.5960 
                 43.8960 
                 36.0960 
                 29.9960 
                 30.1960 
                 45.8960 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Mannoheptulose 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Example 
                 Example 
                   
                 Example 
               
               
                 Ingredient 
                 Example 121 
                 Example 122 
                 123 
                 124 
                 Example 125 
                 126 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 77.7000 
                 40.0000 
                 49.1000 
                 60.4000 
                 58.5000 
                 43.5000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 6.6000 
                 38.8000 
                 31.0000 
                 25.0000 
                 25.2000 
                 40.8000 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Mannoheptulose 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Example 
                 Example 
                   
                 Example 
               
               
                 Ingredient 
                 Example 127 
                 Example 128 
                 129 
                 130 
                 Example 131 
                 132 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 82.7000 
                 44.9000 
                 54.0000 
                 65.3000 
                 63.4000 
                 48.3000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 11.5200 
                 43.8200 
                 35.0200 
                 30.0200 
                 30.2200 
                 45.9200 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Glucose Anti-Metabolite 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
                 0.0800 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Example 
                 Exampl3 
                   
                 Example 
               
               
                 Ingredient 
                 Example 133 
                 Example 134 
                 135 
                 136 
                 Example 137 
                 138 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 82.7000 
                 44.9000 
                 54.0000 
                 65.4000 
                 63.5000 
                 48.4000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 11.5960 
                 43.8960 
                 36.0960 
                 29.9960 
                 30.1960 
                 45.8960 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Glucose Anti-Metabolite 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
                 0.0040 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
           
               
               
            
               
                   
                 Percentage % on dry matter basis (w/w) 
               
            
           
           
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
            
               
                   
                   
                   
                 Example 
                 Example 
                   
                 Example 
               
               
                 Ingredient 
                 Example 139 
                 Example 140 
                 141 
                 142 
                 Example 143 
                 144 
               
               
                   
               
               
                 Protein products and meal 
                 77.7000 
                 40.0000 
                 49.1000 
                 60.4000 
                 58.5000 
                 43.5000 
               
               
                 Cereal grains 
                 6.6000 
                 38.8000 
                 30.0000 
                 25.0000 
                 25.2000 
                 40.8000 
               
               
                 Fat 
                 0.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 1.0000 
                 2.0000 
               
               
                 Egg product 
                 2.5000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 2.0000 
                 3.4000 
               
               
                 Vitamins 
                 0.1000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.6000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.1000 
               
               
                 Minerals 
                 0.1000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.8000 
                 0.4000 
                 0.2000 
               
               
                 Fiber 
                 3.0000 
                 6.0000 
                 4.9000 
                 0.0000 
                 2.5000 
                 0.0000 
               
               
                 Glucose Anti-Metabolite 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
                 10.0000 
               
               
                   
               
            
           
         
       
     
     The wet compositions of Examples 73-144 can be made by first drying and milling cereal grains. Mix dried cereal grains, Protein meals, egg product, vitamins, minerals and fiber sources and avocado or avocado extract or mannoheptulose or glucose anti-metabolite. Blend dry ingredients with meat products and fat sources. The mixture is packaged into cans and cooked via retort process to provided finished product. For preformed pieces (chunks in gravy) mixture is extruded, passed through a steam tunnel for preconditioning, cut to desired shape, packaged with added water and retorted to provide safe finished product. 
     It should be understood that every maximum numerical limitation given throughout this specification includes every lower numerical limitation, as if such lower numerical limitations were expressly written herein. Every minimum numerical limitation given throughout this specification includes every higher numerical limitation, as if such higher numerical limitations were expressly written herein. Every numerical range given throughout this specification includes every narrower numerical range that falls within such broader numerical range, as if such narrower numerical ranges were all expressly written herein. 
     All parts, ratios, and percentages herein, in the Specification, Examples, and Claims, are by weight and all numerical limits are used with the normal degree of accuracy afforded by the art, unless otherwise specified. 
     All documents cited in the Detailed Description of the Invention are, in relevant part, incorporated herein by reference; the citation of any document is not to be construed as an admission that it is prior art with respect to the present invention. 
     While particular embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.