JP2019058166A - Health supplement for cats and method of manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide pasty health supplements for cats that contain active carbon and are easy to administer orally.SOLUTION: Provided is a health supplement for cats that adsorb enteric waste matters to excrete them out of the body, by oral administration to a cat, containing: 0.25 to 0.40% by weight of coconut shell active carbon having an average particle size of 300 mesh; 30.0% by weight of starch sirup; 0.2 to 5.0% by weight of Mizuhopecten yessoensis extract; and 5.0 to 20.0% by weight of cheese powders, the loss tangent value in the temperature range from 10 to 50°C being constant.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a cat health supplement and method of manufacture.

  Conventionally, diseases susceptible to cats are known to be urological diseases. Among them, about 30% of cats over 15 years old are said to suffer from kidney disease (chronic renal failure). This is because the Libya yamaneko, considered to be a cat's ancestor, lives in the desert and is accustomed to living with a small amount of water consumption, and one theory is that the rate of urine condensation is high because the amount of water consumption is small. It is believed that the kidneys are burdened and prone to kidney disease.

  If kidney function decreases due to kidney disease, waste products will not be excreted from the body. If waste products are not excreted from the body, toxins will accumulate in the body and the whole body organs will be invaded. In addition, uremia also causes symptoms of other illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea and weight loss. It is important to notice and treat urinary diseases including these kidney diseases early.

  However, since diseases such as kidney disease gradually progress over the years, the timing at which the owner notices something unusual will be delayed. In addition, since diseases such as kidney disease are progressive diseases, they will not be cured if they develop. For this reason, it is preferable to prevent chronic renal failure.

  On the other hand, there is a therapeutic diet for kidney disease as treatment of cat kidney disease. The therapeutic diet is a diet that aims at controlling the progression of the disease, reducing the symptoms, and protecting the diseased organs by adjusting the ingredients and amounts of the diet. However, it is difficult for the owner to continuously give such a meal.

  Therefore, health supplements such as supplements have been developed to support the health of cats' kidneys. Health supplements such as supplements can be given regularly to cats without burdening the owner.

  Such health supplements include those that contain activated carbon and slow the progression of cat kidney disease. Activated carbon absorbs urinary toxins (harmful substances) in the intestine and is excreted outside the body as feces, thereby reducing the burden on the kidney.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a technique relating to an enterotoxin adsorbent made of activated carbon using coconut husk and a method for producing the same.

  Non-Patent Document 1 discloses a technique related to a treatment method using health carbon as a treatment method for feline kidney failure.

Patent No. 5739659

Kazumi Kiwata et al., "Clinical study of MSHT carbon food for cat kidney failure", Small Animal Clinic Vol. 28 No. 3 (2009.5), P 173-P 177

  However, although activated carbon is tasteless and odorless, since it is granular, it is rough, has a poor touch, and is difficult to orally administer to cats that do not like the feeling of roughness.

  In Patent Document 1, in order to reduce side effects such as constipation, to eliminate the feeling of roughness of activated carbon, and to be able to be taken with a small amount of water, an activated carbon material using coconut shell is used. Or, although it is in the form of gel, smoother paste is preferable for oral administration to cats.

  In addition, Non-Patent Document 1 demonstrates that almost no constipation occurs by using health carbon as an active carbon preparation for renal failure in cats, but when giving the active carbon preparation to cats, it is given in simple taste or mixed diet Therefore, in preference, it is gradually decreasing and it is difficult to continue giving in the long run.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a paste-like health supplement for cats which contains activated carbon and is easy to be orally administered.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the cat food supplement for cats according to the present invention is a cat food supplement for adsorbing waste products in the intestine by oral administration and discharging them from the body by oral administration, At least 0.25 to 0.40% by weight of coconut shell activated carbon having an average particle size of 300 mesh, 30.0% by weight of starch syrup, 0.2 to 5.0% by weight of scallop extract, and 5. The first step of adding 0 to 20.0% by weight, adding the above-described starch to the kettle, and subsequently adding and mixing coconut shell activated carbon, and after the first step, adding the above-mentioned cheese powder and the scallop extract It manufactures through a manufacturing process including the 2nd process made to mix.

  Thus, the health supplement for cats according to the present invention comprises at least coconut shell activated carbon (0.25 to 0.40% by weight), scallop extract (0.2 to 5.0% by weight), cheese powder (5. Since 0 to 20.0% by weight) is contained, coconut shell activated carbon can absorb waste products and discharge waste products out of the body. As a result, it is possible to support cat's kidney function and to maintain health. In addition, since the scallop extract and the cheese powder are included, for example, it is possible to orally administer the health supplement to cats that often dislike it. Furthermore, in the first step, the kettle is charged with starch syrup and then mixed with coconut shell activated carbon so that the particles of activated carbon are entrapped by the pellet and the coating effect is obtained, the texture feeling is extremely low, and the texture is felt. It is possible to realize a good food supplement for cats.

  (2) In addition, the dietary supplement for cats according to the present invention further comprises lactic acid bacteria (0.10% by weight), starch syrup (30.0% by weight), trehalose (8.0% by weight), modified starch (0.2%) .About.5.0% by weight), yeast extract (0.25% by weight), water (42.6% by weight).

  Thus, lactic acid bacteria (0.10 wt%), starch syrup (30.0 wt%), trehalose (8.0 wt%), modified starch (0.2 to 5.0 wt%), yeast extract (0. Further containing 25 wt%) and water (42.6 wt%), it is possible to provide a pasty health supplement. As a result, oral administration can be facilitated for cats.

  (A) The dietary supplement for cats according to the present invention is a dietary supplement for cats which adsorbs the wastes in the intestine and orally discharges them to cats by oral administration, and has an average particle diameter of at least 300 mesh. Of coconut shell activated carbon, 30.0% by weight of starch syrup, 0.2% to 5.0% by weight of scallop extract, and 5.0% to 20.0% by weight of cheese powder And the loss tangent value in a temperature range of 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. is constant.

  Thus, the health supplement for cats according to the present invention comprises at least coconut shell activated carbon (0.25 to 0.40% by weight), scallop extract (0.2 to 5.0% by weight), cheese powder (5. Since 0 to 20.0% by weight) is contained, coconut shell activated carbon can absorb waste products and discharge waste products out of the body. As a result, it is possible to support cat's kidney function and to maintain health. In addition, since the scallop extract and the cheese powder are included, for example, it is possible to orally administer the health supplement to cats that often dislike it. Moreover, since the value of the loss tangent in the temperature range of 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. is constant, it is possible to maintain the internal continuous structure forming the cat health supplement of the present invention. In other words, the rough feeling of activated carbon can be maintained in the state of being coated with another material, and as a result, it is possible to realize a smooth touch.

  (B) The dietary supplement for cats according to the present invention is characterized in that the value of the loss tangent is 0.01. This makes it possible to keep the paste close to gel without flowability.

  (C) In addition, the dietary supplement for cats according to the present invention is a dietary supplement for cats which adsorbs wastes in the intestine and orally discharges them to cats by oral administration. 0.25 to 0.40% by weight of coconut shell activated carbon which is 300 mesh, 30.0% by weight of starch syrup, 0.2 to 5.0% by weight of scallop extract, 5.0 to 20.0% by weight of cheese powder %, And the elastic modulus in the temperature range of 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. is 2411 Pa or more and 3712 Pa or less.

  Thus, the health supplement for cats according to the present invention comprises at least coconut shell activated carbon (0.25 to 0.40% by weight), scallop extract (0.2 to 5.0% by weight), cheese powder (5. Since 0 to 20.0% by weight) is contained, coconut shell activated carbon can absorb waste products and discharge waste products out of the body. As a result, it is possible to support cat's kidney function and to maintain health. In addition, since the scallop extract and the cheese powder are included, for example, it is possible to orally administer the health supplement to cats that often dislike it. In addition, since the elastic modulus in the temperature range of 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. is 2411 Pa or more and 3712 Pa or less, the internal continuous structure forming the cat health supplement of the present invention can be maintained. In other words, the rough feeling of activated carbon can be maintained in the state of being coated with another material, and as a result, it is possible to realize a smooth touch.

  (D) Moreover, the dietary supplement for cats according to the present invention is a dietary supplement for cats which adsorbs wastes in the intestine and orally discharges them to cats by oral administration, and has at least an average particle diameter of at least. 0.25 to 0.40% by weight of coconut shell activated carbon which is 300 mesh, 30.0% by weight of starch syrup, 0.2 to 5.0% by weight of scallop extract, 5.0 to 20.0% by weight of cheese powder %, And the viscosity in the temperature range of 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. is 15 Pa or more and 23 Pa or less.

  Thus, the health supplement for cats according to the present invention comprises at least coconut shell activated carbon (0.25 to 0.40% by weight), scallop extract (0.2 to 5.0% by weight), cheese powder (5. Since 0 to 20.0% by weight) is contained, coconut shell activated carbon can absorb waste products and discharge waste products out of the body. As a result, it is possible to support cat's kidney function and to maintain health. In addition, since the scallop extract and the cheese powder are included, for example, it is possible to orally administer the health supplement to cats that often dislike it. Moreover, since the viscosity in the temperature range of 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. is 15 Pa or more and 23 Pa or less, it is possible to maintain the internal continuous structure forming the cat health supplement of the present invention. In other words, the rough feeling of activated carbon can be maintained in the state of being coated with another material, and as a result, it is possible to realize a smooth touch.

  (E) In addition, the dietary supplement for cats according to the present invention further comprises lactic acid bacteria (0.10% by weight), starch syrup (30.0% by weight), trehalose (8.0% by weight), modified starch (0.2%) .About.5.0% by weight), yeast extract (0.25% by weight), water (42.6% by weight).

  Thus, lactic acid bacteria (0.10 wt%), starch syrup (30.0 wt%), trehalose (8.0 wt%), modified starch (0.2 to 5.0 wt%), yeast extract (0. Further containing 25 wt%) and water (42.6 wt%), it is possible to provide a pasty health supplement. As a result, oral administration can be facilitated for cats.

  (F) In addition, the method for producing a cat food supplement according to the present invention is the method for producing a cat food supplement according to any one of (A) to (E), wherein Subsequently, manufacturing is performed through a manufacturing process including a first step of charging and mixing coconut shell activated carbon, and a second step of charging and mixing the cheese powder and the scallop extract after the first step. It is characterized by

  Thus, the method for producing a cat food supplement according to the present invention comprises at least coconut shell activated carbon (0.25 to 0.40% by weight), scallop extract (0.2 to 5.0% by weight), cheese powder Since it contains (5.0 to 20.0% by weight), coconut shell activated carbon can absorb waste products and can discharge waste products out of the body. As a result, it is possible to support cat's kidney function and to maintain health. In addition, since the scallop extract and the cheese powder are included, for example, it is possible to orally administer the health supplement to cats that often dislike it. Furthermore, in the first step, the kettle is charged with starch syrup and then mixed with coconut shell activated carbon so that the particles of activated carbon are entrapped by the pellet and the coating effect is obtained, the texture feeling is extremely low, and the texture is felt. It is possible to realize a good food supplement for cats.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a paste-like dietary supplement for cats easy to be administered orally.

It is a flowchart which shows the manufacturing procedure of the cat's health supplement concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the measurement result of the elasticity modulus of each sample. It is a figure which shows the measurement result of the viscosity of each sample. It is a figure which shows the viscosity coefficient measurement result of each sample. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the elasticity modulus and viscosity of each sample.

(Cat's preference)
First, preference of cats is explained. Three factors (1) "olfactory sense", (2) "tactile sense" and (3) "taste" are considered to greatly affect the preference of cats. Among these senses, the sense of smell is the sharpest sense and greatly affects the preference. If the cat decides that the odor of the food is not acceptable, it does not lead to eating the food.

  After confirming the sense of smell, the cat then confirms the sense of touch. The sense of touch is influenced by the size and the shape. Cats tend to avoid such foods if they are too large, too small, or in a form that is difficult to eat. The texture also affects the preference, and the preference can be improved by making the food a little soft texture.

  Finally, the cat confirms taste. Taste can be felt in the taste bud cells on the surface of the tongue, but the number of taste bud cells in cats is much smaller than the number of taste bud cells in humans. Therefore, cats are most sensitive to bitterness, and can feel umami, sourness and saltiness, and can not feel sweetness. On the other hand, the shape and color have little effect on the preference of cats.

(Constitution)
The dietary supplement for cats according to the present embodiment is configured as follows in order to easily orally administer activated carbon to cats having the above-mentioned palatability. That is, the health supplement for cats according to the present embodiment is composed of a raw material containing at least coconut shell activated carbon, scallop extract, and cheese powder, and is paste-like. Table 1 is a table showing an example of the composition of the cat food supplement according to the present embodiment.

  The raw materials shown in Table 1 will be described below. As active carbon which is a raw material of this embodiment, a plant-based raw material derived from coconut husk (hereinafter, coconut shell activated carbon) can be used as a raw material.

  Activated carbon has the function of adsorbing substances that are harmful to cats, such as uremic substances that occur in large quantities and cause various symptoms in hepatic dysfunction, renal failure, and bile acids. Moreover, since coconut husk is a natural product, it can improve safety when applied to animals such as cats. Furthermore, selective adsorption of enterotoxin can be improved by using coconut shell activated carbon. That is, coconut shell activated carbon has a weak adsorptive action on minerals, and can suppress the adsorption of minerals useful for cats.

  The coconut shell activated carbon is produced by drying a plant-based raw material derived from coconut shell and processing such as carbonization treatment, pulverization, activation treatment and the like. As for content of coconut shell activated carbon powder, although 0.25 weight% is more preferable, 0.25 weight%-0.40 weight% are preferable.

  In the present embodiment, a vegetable coconut shell activated carbon powder (a coconut shell activated carbon powder) having a particle size of about 300 mesh on average is used, but this is an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, activated carbon using health carbon or the like may be used.

  As cheese powder (cheese powder) which is a raw material of this embodiment, natural cheese containing 75% or more of camembert cheese can be used. By including cheese in the raw material, it is possible to stimulate cat's sense of smell and to improve appetite. The cheese powder content is preferably 5.0% by weight to 20.0% by weight, and more preferably 10.0% by weight. Table 2 is a table which shows the component which comprises the cheese powder used by this embodiment.

In addition, although the cheese powder which has the component demonstrated above is used in this embodiment, it is an example and it is not necessarily limited to this.

  As a scallop extract which is a raw material of the present embodiment, a scallop extract containing 87% or more of a scallop extract containing scallop as a raw material and composed of sodium chloride and dextrin can be used. By including the scallop extract in the raw material, it is possible to stimulate the taste of cats and to improve the appetite. 0.2 weight%-0.5 weight% are preferable, and, as for content of a scallop extract, it is more preferable in it being 0.3 weight%. Table 3 is a table which shows the component which comprises the scallop extract used by this embodiment.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the scallop extract which has the component demonstrated above is used, it is an example and it is not necessarily limited to this.

  The modified starch which is a raw material of this embodiment can be a modified starch composed of the components shown in Table 4. By including modified starch in the raw material, the health supplement can be processed into a paste. The content of the modified starch is preferably 0.2% by weight to 5.0% by weight, and more preferably 0.5% by weight.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the processed starch which has the component demonstrated above is used, it is an example and it is not necessarily limited to this.

  As a pH adjuster preparation which is a raw material of the present embodiment, a pH adjuster preparation composed of the components shown in Table 5 can be used. By including a pH adjuster preparation in the raw material, it is possible to suppress the growth of microorganisms and bacteria. The content of the pH adjuster formulation is preferably 0.5% by weight to 1.0% by weight, and more preferably 1.0% by weight.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the pH adjuster formulation which has the component demonstrated above is used, it is an example and it is not necessarily limited to this.

  As the starch syrup which is a raw material of the present embodiment, a starch syrup composed of the components shown in Table 6 can be used. By including starch in the raw material, it is possible to lower the water activity value and increase the sugar content. Furthermore, it also becomes possible to suppress the reproduction of microorganisms and fungi.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the starch syrup which has the component demonstrated above is used, it is an example and it is not necessarily limited to this.

  As trehalose which is a raw material of this embodiment, trehalose composed of components shown in Table 7 can be used. By including trehalose in the raw material, it is possible to lower the water activity value and increase the sugar content. Furthermore, it also becomes possible to suppress the reproduction of microorganisms and fungi.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the trehalose which has the component demonstrated above is used, it is an example and it is not necessarily limited to this.

  As a yeast extract which is a raw material of this embodiment, a yeast extract composed of the components shown in Table 8 can be used. By adding yeast extract to the raw material, it is possible to add miscellaneous taste and to add richness and depth to the taste. As a result, preference can be improved.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the yeast extract which has the component demonstrated above is used, it is an example and it is not necessarily limited to this.

  KT-11 can be used for the lactic acid bacteria which are the raw materials of this embodiment. By including lactic acid bacteria in the raw material, the function of the intestines of cats is adjusted, and harmful substances adsorbed on activated carbon can be excreted as feces outside the body.

(Characteristic value)
The dietary supplement for cats according to the present embodiment, which is composed of the above components, has the following physical property values. That is, the viscosity is 36000 mPa · s. It is. This makes it possible to realize a paste-like health food for cats which contains activated carbon and which can be easily administered orally. The viscosity is a value measured using a B-type rotational viscometer after rotating for 30 seconds under the conditions of a temperature of 38 ° C. and a rotational speed of 6 r / min.

(Production method)
Next, the manufacturing method of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing the manufacturing procedure of the cat health supplement according to the present embodiment. Here, the raw materials to be used include the above-mentioned ones, but it is not limited thereto, and may be fish such as tuna, bonito, horse mackerel, sardine and meat such as chicken, beef and the like. Cheese and scallops are more preferable from the preference of cats.

  In FIG. 1, first, the first mixing is performed. That is, starch syrup, coconut shell activated carbon, and lactic acid bacteria powder are mixed (step S1). Next, as a second mixture, cheese powder, trehalose, yeast extract, scallop extract, and pH adjuster preparation are further mixed with the mixture obtained in step S1 (step S2). Next, as a third mixture, the modified starch is dispersed in water and then mixed with the mixture obtained in step S2 (step S3). After step S3, water is added, and the mixture is stirred while being kept at a temperature of 90 ° C. for 15 minutes to stabilize gelatinized starch (step S4). Then, it cools to 80 degreeC and mixes a fragrance | flavor formulation (step S5).

  In step S1, initially, the kettle is charged with starch syrup and then mixed with coconut shell activated carbon so that the particles of activated carbon are covered by the pellet and a coating effect is obtained, and the texture is extremely low, and texture is good It becomes possible to realize good food. Here, when it is going to mix coconut shell activated carbon after performing step S2 first, a small amount of coconut shell will be thrown in the state in which "Dama" by cheese powder etc. is made, and coconut shell activated carbon is It adheres to this "Dama" and loses the uniformity of coconut shell activated carbon. If heat treatment is performed in such a situation, heat may be biased and uniformity of the entire product may be lost. In addition, when step S2 is performed first, a small amount of coconut husk activated carbon enters the solution in a white turbid state, which makes it difficult to visually confirm the mixed state. In the present invention, by performing step S1 first, all these problems can be eliminated, coconut shell activated carbon can be well mixed, and "a feeling of roughness" is extremely small, and a food supplement for cats with good texture can be realized. It becomes possible.

(Pasteability evaluation)
Table 9 is a table summarizing the results of tasting the cat health food supplement sample produced by the above-described production method with 20 cats.

  The cat food supplement sample of Example 4 was able to stimulate the smell of cats and to improve the appetite because of the strong smell of cheese. Moreover, since the viscosity is 36000 mPa * s and it finishes in paste form, the health food supplement sample for cats of Example 1- Example 4 eliminates the rough feeling of activated carbon, and has realized the smooth touch. , I was able to satisfy the touch of the cat.

(Viscoelasticity evaluation)
The food supplement for cats according to this embodiment, as described above, eliminates the rough feeling of activated carbon and realizes a smooth touch. Here, the smoothness of the cat health supplement according to the present embodiment is verified while comparing the cat health supplement according to the present embodiment with a commercially available conventional product mixed with activated carbon. .

  The dynamic viscoelasticity of the cat food supplement according to the present embodiment and the conventional product mixed with activated carbon (Comparative Sample A) was measured.

1. Verification target (1) Cat food supplement according to the present embodiment (2) A commercially available conventional product mixed with activated carbon (hereinafter, comparative sample A)
(3) A conventional product commercially available which is not mixed with activated carbon (hereinafter, Comparative Sample B)
Comparative sample A is prepared by adding coconut shell activated carbon powder (0.25 wt%), which is also used in the cat food supplement according to the present embodiment, to the conventional product, and mixing until uniform using a pestle. However, when mixing, there is a possibility that the structure originally provided may be broken. Therefore, as a comparative sample B, the same measurement was also performed on a conventional product in which coconut shell activated carbon powder was not mixed.

2. Measurement method For measurement of dynamic viscoelasticity, about 2 mL of each sample is filled in a shear test jig using a dynamic viscoelasticity measurement apparatus (PZ-Rheo NDS-1000, Tysei Co., Ltd.), and the amplitude is 10 μm, The elastic modulus (G ') and the viscosity (G ′ ′) at 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. were measured while heating at a temperature rising rate of 2 ° C./min in a shear deformation mode with a frequency of 3 Hz.

3. Measurement Result FIG. 2 is a view showing the measurement result of the elastic modulus. As shown in FIG. 2, in the temperature range of 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. (hereinafter, also referred to as measurement temperature range), the elastic modulus (G ′) does not show any extreme change due to temperature increase in any sample, and gradually It dropped to The elastic modulus (G ') of the cat health supplement according to the present embodiment has a difference of about 4 times that of the comparative samples A and B (G').

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the measurement results of viscosity. As shown in FIG. 3, in Comparative Samples A and B, the viscosity (G ′ ′) in the temperature range of 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. fluctuates when heated to 14 ° C. or higher. In particular, Comparative Sample A showed a significant fluctuation, and reached a maximum in the temperature range of 35 ° C to 40 ° C.

  In addition, in the entire measurement temperature range, the elastic modulus (G ′) and the viscosity (G ′ ′) were slightly higher than that of the comparative sample B in the comparative sample A.

FIG. 4 is a view showing the measurement results of the viscosity coefficient. As shown in FIG. 3, since a change was observed in the viscosity (G ′ ′), it is shown in FIG. 4 as an index value (viscosity coefficient: 示 し ′) corresponding to the viscosity. The viscosity coefficient (η ') is calculated by equation (1).
η ′ = (G ′ ′) / (2πf) (f: specific frequency) [Pa · s] (1)

  FIGS. 5A and 5B are diagrams showing the relationship between the elastic modulus (G ′) and the viscosity (G ′ ′) of each sample. FIG.5 (b) is the figure which expanded the distribution area of Fig.5 (a). As shown in FIG. 5A, all the samples have the characteristics of a gel having a high elastic modulus (G ′) and a very low viscosity (G ′ ′). On the other hand, in the health food supplement for cats according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, only the elastic modulus (G ') decreased due to the temperature rise, but in the comparative samples A and B, the elastic modulus (G') In addition to the decrease in), the viscosity (G '') increased.

Table 10 is a table in which the above-described viscoelasticity measurement results are summarized. Each value shows a measured value every 10 ° C.
The loss tangent (tan δ) shown in Table 10 is a viscoelastic property obtained by dividing the elastic modulus (G ′) (also referred to as storage elastic modulus) by the viscosity (G ′ ′) (also referred to as loss elastic modulus) It is an indicator to show.
Loss tangent (tan δ) = elastic modulus (G ′) / viscosity (G ′ ′) (2)

  The loss tangent (tan δ) of the cat health supplement according to the present embodiment is a constant value in the temperature range of 10 ° C. to 50 ° C., and the continuous structure forming a gel is maintained even if heated. I understand. On the other hand, Comparative Samples A and B both showed an increase in viscosity at around 14 ° C. during heating, and the increase in viscosity weakened the continuous structure for forming a gel and was found to have fluidity. .

  As a result of performing the viscoelasticity test of the cat supplement for health according to the present embodiment and the comparative samples A and B, it has a high elastic modulus and has a feature of a gel having a continuous structure formed between the components. I understood. However, as shown in FIG. 2, the elastic modulus of the cat food supplement according to the present embodiment is four times the elastic modulus of the comparative samples A and B, and has the characteristic of a gel having a stronger continuous structure. I understand.

  In the cat food supplement according to the present embodiment, the gel characteristics did not change even when heated to 50 ° C. That is, since the food supplement for cats according to the present embodiment showed almost no increase in viscosity, it was found that the continuous structure forming a gel was maintained even if it was heated.

  On the other hand, in Comparative Samples A and B, the viscosity increased from around 14 ° C. during heating, and the viscosity coefficient 粘性 ′ also increased. That is, it was found that the comparative samples A and B have fluidity because the increase in viscosity weakens the continuous structure forming the gel.

  As described above, the comparative samples A and B have strong liquid properties at normal temperature, so when activated carbon is mixed, the activated carbon will be suspended in the gel having strong liquid properties. As a result, it gives the cats a rough texture. On the other hand, since the cat health supplement according to the present embodiment exhibits a solid property which is about four times as high as that of Comparative Samples A and B in a temperature range of at least 10 ° C. to 50 ° C. It is possible to realize a smooth touch without giving a rough texture. This is because in the manufacturing process of the cat health supplement according to the present embodiment, the steps of first adding starch syrup to the kettle and subsequently adding coconut shell activated carbon and mixing, the particles of activated carbon by the starch syrup Since the inclusion effect and the coating effect can be obtained, it can be said that it is possible to maintain a non-fluid paste close to a gel and to realize a food having a very low texture and a good texture.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a paste-like cat health supplement which is easy to orally administer, which contains activated carbon.

Claims (6)

It is a dietary supplement for cats that adsorbs the wastes in the intestines and removes them from the body by oral administration.
at least,
0.25 to 0.40% by weight of coconut shell activated carbon having an average particle size of 300 mesh,
30.0% by weight of starch
0.2% to 5.0% by weight of Scallop Extract,
5.0 to 20.0% by weight of cheese powder,
A food supplement for cats, wherein the value of loss tangent in a temperature range of 10 ° C to 50 ° C is constant.   The food supplement for cats according to claim 1, wherein the loss tangent value is 0.01. It is a dietary supplement for cats that adsorbs the wastes in the intestines and removes them from the body by oral administration.
at least,
0.25 to 0.40% by weight of coconut shell activated carbon having an average particle size of 300 mesh,
30.0% by weight of starch
0.2% to 5.0% by weight of Scallop Extract,
5.0 to 20.0% by weight of cheese powder,
The food supplement for cats, wherein the elastic modulus in the temperature range of 10 ° C to 50 ° C is 2411 Pa or more and 3712 Pa or less. It is a dietary supplement for cats that adsorbs the wastes in the intestines and removes them from the body by oral administration.
at least,
0.25 to 0.40% by weight of coconut shell activated carbon having an average particle size of 300 mesh,
30.0% by weight of starch
0.2% to 5.0% by weight of Scallop Extract,
5.0 to 20.0% by weight of cheese powder,
A food supplement for cats, which has a viscosity in a temperature range of 10 ° C to 50 ° C of 15 Pa or more and 23 Pa or less. further,
Lactic acid bacteria (0.10% by weight),
Trehalose (8% by weight),
Modified starch (0.2 to 5.0% by weight),
Yeast extract (0.25% by weight),
The dietary supplement for cats according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein water (42.6% by weight) is contained. A method for producing a cat food supplement according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The first step of charging the above-mentioned starch to the kettle and subsequently mixing and mixing coconut shell activated carbon,
A method for producing a cat food supplement, characterized by comprising a production step including a second step of charging and mixing the cheese powder and the scallop extract after the first step.