| abstract |
The present invention provides a dry food, particularly a dry pet food, that satisfies competing requirements in cleanliness, taste, texture, appearance, convenience, and nutrient content. The food contains a plasticizer. The plasticizer can be incorporated into the food (inside) and / or coated on the food (outside). The food product may further comprise a fat coating 14. The fat coating can include a structuring agent. A method of softening food by adding a plasticizer is provided. A method is provided for producing food products that look meaty or smooth. [Selection] Figure 1 |