Method for Preparing Plasticized Wheat Gluten Compositions for Pet Food and Pet Treats

摘要

METHOD FOR PREPARING PLASTIFIED WHEAT GLUTEN COMPOSITIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD ANIMAL FOOD APPLICATIONS. Method for the manufacture of plasticized gluten compositions for pet food and pet candy applications, the method comprising the steps of: mixing at least gluten and a plasticizer, wherein the mixing equipment is adjusted to a value below 50 198 C and the SME (Specific Mechanical Energy) applied to the mixture is less than 600 kJ / kg, where the gluten content is between 20 and 85% by weight, where the plasticizer content is less than 40 % by weight. The invention also relates to the use of plasticized gluten for the manufacture of a chewable pet food having a high breaking strength.