KR20240097802A - Snack composition for companion animals prepared using fish and method for manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a snack composition for pets manufactured using fish and a method for manufacturing the same, and more specifically, to manufacturing a snack composition for pets using any one or more of fish such as limyeonsu, horse mackerel, smelt, mackerel, and salmon. The present invention relates to a snack composition for pets in which palatability and feces odor are significantly improved by pretreatment using natural extracts and then freeze-drying.

Description

Snack composition for companion animals prepared using fish and method for manufacturing the same {Snack composition for companion animals prepared using fish and method for manufacturing the same}

The present invention relates to a snack composition for pets manufactured using fish and a method for manufacturing the same, and more specifically, to manufacturing a snack composition for pets using any one or more of fish such as limyeonsu, horse mackerel, smelt, mackerel, and salmon. The present invention relates to a snack composition for pets in which palatability and feces odor are significantly improved by pretreatment using natural extracts and then freeze-drying.

In modern society, the number of people raising companion animals is increasing due to changes in population structure such as low birth rate, increase in single-person households, and aging. As the pet humanization culture, which considers companion animals as family, is spreading, the quantitative growth of the pet food industry is increasing. ·Qualitative growth is expected to continue.

However, since the melamine scandal in 2008, when a Chinese feed company manufactured and delivered feed by adding melamine, which was not included in the raw material safety evaluation items, in order to make the protein content appear high, interest in raw food for pets has increased. It is increasing. Compared to processed feed, raw food can be seen with the naked eye to see what raw materials it is made from, and because no chemical additives are used and no processing is done that can cause severe changes in ingredients, it is in the spotlight as an alternative that can relieve anxiety about feed. .

In addition, the advantages of eating raw food include the high digestibility of unprocessed protein, which allows you to consume high-quality protein, and the fact that it is not processed, the nutrients of raw materials are well preserved. In addition, it has effects such as disease prevention and health promotion. It is known that sales of raw feed in the U.S. exceed 600 billion won and are growing rapidly by about 70% every year.

However, as raw food has many advantages, there are many things to be careful about. The biggest problem is that there is a high possibility of being exposed to various harmful bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli during the reproductive process. As a result of a 2012 investigation by the U.S. FDA, 15 types of Salmonella and 32 types of Listeria were detected among 196 commercially available raw foods. Accordingly, the FDA issued a statement saying, "We believe that raw food is not a good method for public health," and the U.S. and The European Veterinary Association also issued a statement saying that raw food is not recommended due to various public health and hygiene issues.

In addition, problems with nutritional balance may arise. According to a 2013 research study by the University of California, Davis, College of Veterinary Medicine in the United States, 200 raw food recipes introduced in 34 different books and on the Internet are insufficient in essential nutrients, and only 9 are AAFCO (AAFCO) certified. It met the standards of the Association of American Feed Control Officials, and only five met the standards of the National Research Council (NRC). AAFCO and NRC are the U.S. representative organizations that manage nutritional regulations for dogs and cats.

To solve the above problems, freeze-dried snacks are being distributed on the market, but unlike dogs, cats are picky eaters and have a very low preference for these freeze-dried snacks, as well as problems related to digestion and defecation due to their low moisture content. As this may occur, additional research is required.

Therefore, the present invention relates to a snack composition for pets prepared using fish and a method for manufacturing the same, comprising the steps of preparing a snack composition for pets using one or more of fish such as limyeonsu, horse mackerel, smelt, mackerel, and salmon. When a complex extract of catnip leaf extract ( Nepeta cataria ), Actinidia polygama , blueberry extract, and carrot extract is pretreated and then freeze-dried, preference is significantly increased and stool odor is improved. After confirmation, the present invention was completed.

10-2017-0144277

One object of the present invention to solve the above problems is to provide a snack composition for companion animals manufactured using fish.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a snack composition for pets made using fish.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes (1) preparing raw fish (S110);

(2) preparing whole fish by removing the skin, intestines, spines, and fat parts of the raw fish (S120);

(3) preparing a complex extract (S130);

(4) immersing the whole fish of step (2) in the complex extract of step (3) (S140); and

(5) taking out the immersed whole fish and freeze-drying it (S150); In the method of manufacturing a snack composition for companion animals using fish,

A snack composition for pets using fish, characterized in that the complex extract in step (3) is a mixture of catnip leaf extract ( Nepeta cataria ), Actinidia polygama leaf extract, blueberry extract, and carrot extract. Manufacturing method is provided.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the “fish in stage (1)” may be salmon, horse mackerel, smelt, mackerel, or salmon, but is not limited thereto.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the "complex extract of step (3)" is catnip leaf extract ( Nepeta cataria ), Actinidia polygama leaf extract ( Actinidia polygama ), blueberry extract, and carrot extract at a ratio of 4 to 6: 2 to 4. : 1~3: It may be manufactured by mixing at a weight ratio of 0.1~2, but is not limited to this.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the “pet snack composition” may be intended for dogs or cats, preferably for cats, but is not limited thereto.

Additionally, in order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a snack composition for companion animals prepared by the above manufacturing method.

The present invention relates to a snack composition for pets prepared using fish and a method for producing the same. More specifically, in the step of manufacturing a snack composition for pets using any one or more of the fish such as Limeonsu, horse mackerel, smelt, mackerel, and salmon, catnip leaf extract ( Nepeta cataria ), Actinidia polygama leaf extract, and blueberry. The present invention relates to a snack composition for pets that significantly increases palatability and improves feces odor by pre-treating a complex extract of extract and carrot extract and then freeze-drying it.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing a method of manufacturing a snack composition for pets using fish, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through embodiments of the present invention with reference to the attached drawings. However, the following implementation examples are provided as examples of the present invention, and if it is judged that a detailed description of a technology or configuration well known to those skilled in the art may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description may be omitted. , the present invention is not limited thereby. The present invention is capable of various modifications and applications within the description of the patent claims described below and the scope of equivalents interpreted therefrom.

In addition, terminology used in this specification is a term used to appropriately express preferred embodiments of the present invention, and may vary depending on the intention of the user or operator or the customs of the field to which the present invention belongs. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification. Throughout the specification, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components rather than excluding other components, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Throughout this specification, '%' used to indicate the concentration of a specific substance means (w/w) % for solid/solid, (w/v) % for solid/liquid, and Liquid/liquid is (v/v) %.

In one aspect, the present invention provides a snack composition for companion animals prepared using fish and a method for producing the same.

The complex extract used in the immersion step of the manufacturing method according to the present invention is extracted and separated from catnip ( Nepeta cataria ) leaves, Actinidia polygama leaves, blueberries or carrots using extraction and separation methods known in the art. The obtained product can be used, and the “extract” defined in the present invention is extracted from any one or more of catnip ( Nepeta cataria ) leaves, Actinidia polygama leaves, blueberries, and carrots using an appropriate solvent, for example. , includes all crude extracts, polar solvent-soluble extracts, or non-polar solvent-soluble extracts. An appropriate solvent for preparing the herbal medicine complex extract may be any organic solvent permitted by feed science. Water or an organic solvent may be used, but is not limited thereto, for example, purified water, methanol (methanol), etc. ), alcohols with 1 to 4 carbon atoms including ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, acetone, ether, benzene, chloroform ), ethyl acetate, methylene chloride, hexane, and cyclohexane can be used individually or in combination. As an extraction method, any one of the following methods can be selected and used: double boiling extraction, hot water extraction, cold needle extraction, reflux cooling extraction, solvent extraction, steam distillation, ultrasonic extraction, dissolution, and compression. In addition, the desired extract may be further subjected to a conventional fractionation process or may be purified using a conventional purification method.

There is no limitation to the method for producing the extract of the present invention, and any known method can be used. For example, the extract included in the composition of the present invention can be prepared in powder form from the primary extract extracted by the above-mentioned hot water extraction or solvent extraction method by additional processes such as spray drying, reduced pressure distillation, or freeze drying. In addition, the primary extract was further purified into fractions using various chromatographies such as silica gel column chromatography, thin layer chromatography, and high performance liquid chromatography. You can also get it. Therefore, in the present invention, extract is a concept that includes all extracts, fractions, and purifications obtained at each stage of extraction, fractionation, or purification, as well as their dilutions, concentrates, or dried products.

The scientific name for 'catnip' used in the complex extract of the present invention is Nepeta cataria , and it is also called catnip (English: catnip) as a perennial herb of the Lamiaceae family.

The scientific name of 'Actinidia' used in the complex extract of the present invention is Actinidia polygama , and it is a deciduous, broad-leafed vine of the Actinidia family.

'Blueberry' used in the complex extract of the present invention is a dicotyledonous plant of the Ericaceae family. It is native to North America and is similar in shape to grapes. About 20 species are known to be native to North America, and there are also gold trees and mountain cherry trees in Korea. It grows well in acidic soil, but does not grow well in basic and neutral soil. The fruits are round, weighing 1~1.5g each, and are dark sky blue, reddish brown, or black in color with white powder on the outside. It is one of the top 10 superfoods selected by Time Magazine.

'Carrot' used in the complex extract of the present invention is a dicotyledonous plant belonging to the Umbrella Apiaceae family. It is a vegetable that is widely eaten by people around the world. In Korean, it is also called ‘carrot’ and ‘red radish’.

Meanwhile, 'freeze drying' of the present invention is a method of freezing a sample containing an aqueous solution or water and drying the sample by sublimating the water by reducing the pressure to a temperature below the vapor pressure. The freeze dryer used for this consists of a sample drying chamber into which pre-frozen samples are placed, a vacuum pump or diffusion pump, and a condenser placed between the two to condense and remove sublimated water vapor. Because freeze-drying occurs at low temperatures, there is little deterioration of the sample due to heat, and the sample has good water solubility after drying, making it suitable for concentrating aqueous solutions. In addition, freeze-drying allows samples with unstable biological activity in a hydrated state or aqueous solution to be stored stably for a long period of time.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail through examples. However, the above examples and experimental examples are presented as examples of the present invention, and if it is judged that detailed descriptions of techniques or configurations well known to those skilled in the art may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed descriptions are omitted. It can be done, and the present invention is not limited thereby. The present invention is capable of various modifications and applications within the description of the claims described below and the scope of equivalents interpreted therefrom.

<Manufacturing Example 1> Method for manufacturing a snack composition for pets using fish (S100)

The following process was established to prepare the snack composition for pets of the present invention (see Figure 1).

The process of manufacturing a snack composition for pets is:

(1) Preparing raw fish (S110);

(2) preparing whole fish by removing the skin, intestines, spines, and fat parts of the raw fish (S120);

(3) preparing a complex extract (S130);

(4) immersing the whole fish of step (2) in the complex extract of step (3) (S140); and

(5) It is manufactured through the step of taking out the immersed whole fish and freeze-drying it (S150).

At this time, the fish can be any one or more of limyeonsu, horse mackerel, smelt, mackerel, and salmon. However, when using smelt among the above fish, it is preferable to remove only the internal organs in step (2) so that the smelt can be consumed with the bones.

At this time, in the step (3) of preparing the complex extract among the above steps, more specifically,

(3-1) preparing catnip leaf extract (S131);

(3-2) Preparing Actinidia Actinidia leaf extract (S132);

(3-3) preparing blueberry extract (S133);

(3-4) preparing carrot extract (S134);

(3-5) mixing each extract to prepare a composite extract (S135).

At this time, among the above steps (3-5), the step of preparing the complex extract is mixing at a weight ratio of 5:3:2:1, which is the optimal mixing ratio with the best palatability and bowel odor improvement effect.

Additionally, among the above steps, the immersion step (4) may involve immersing the prepared fish in the complex extract for 12 to 24 hours, which can be changed depending on the type of fish.

Lastly, among the above steps, the freeze-drying step (5) may be carried out at -50°C to -30°C for 12 to 72 hours, which is intended to reduce the moisture content to 5% or less, depending on the type and amount of fish. It can be changed accordingly.

<Preparation Example 2> Preparation of complex extract to increase preference and improve bowel odor (S130)

To prepare the complex extract in step (3) of Preparation Example 1, the following was carried out.

2-1. Preparation of catnip leaf extract (S131)

200 g of commercially available catnip leaves were cut into pieces and placed in a 250 ml flask, 100 ml of distilled water was added, and extraction was repeated 3 times for 3 hours under reflux. After extraction, it was filtered through a 5μm filter to prepare a liquid catnip leaf extract.

2-2. Manufacture of Actinidia Actinidia leaf extract (S132)

200 g of commercially available Actilla leaves were cut into small pieces and placed in a 250 ml flask, 100 ml of distilled water was added, and extraction was repeated 3 times for 3 hours under reflux. After extraction, the extract was filtered through a 5μm filter to prepare a liquid extract of Actinidia perilla leaf.

2-3. Preparation of blueberry extract (S133)

200 g of commercially available blueberries were crushed with their skins, placed in a 250 ml flask, 100 ml of distilled water was added, and extraction was repeated 3 times for 3 hours under reflux. After extraction, it was filtered through a 5μm filter to prepare a liquid blueberry extract.

2-4. Preparation of carrot extract (S134)

200 g of commercially available carrots were peeled, ground, placed in a 250 ml flask, 100 ml of distilled water was added, and extraction was repeated 3 times for 3 hours under reflux. After extraction, it was filtered through a 5μm filter to prepare a liquid carrot extract.

2-5. Preparation of complex extract (S135)

Each extract of Examples 2-1 to 2-4 prepared above was mixed at a weight ratio of 1:1:1:1 or 5:3:2:1 (catnip: thyme: blueberry: carrot) to obtain a composite extract. Manufactured.

In addition, examples and comparative examples were prepared for subsequent experiments as shown in Table 1 below.

experimental group A type of extract pretreated with fish to improve palatability and stool odor. Example 1 Complex extract treatment made by mixing catnip leaf, thyme leaf, blueberry and carrot extracts at a weight ratio of 1:1:1:1. Example 2 Complex extract treatment mixed with catnip leaf, linden leaf, blueberry and carrot extracts in a weight ratio of 5:3:2:1 Example 3 Complex extract treatment of catnip leaf, thyme leaf and blueberry extract mixed at a weight ratio of 5:3:2 Example 4 Complex extract treatment made by mixing catnip leaf and Actinidia chinensis leaf extracts at a weight ratio of 5:3 Comparative Example 1 No extract treatment Comparative Example 2 Processed only with catnip leaf extract Comparative Example 3 Treated only with Actinidia perilla leaf extract Comparative Example 4 Processed only with blueberry extract Comparative Example 5 Processed only with carrot extract

<Experimental Example 1> Evaluation of preference for snack composition of the present invention

To evaluate preference, an evaluation was conducted on 27 healthy pet cats aged 2 to 8 years. The preference levels of seaweed, horse mackerel, smelt, mackerel, and salmon prepared according to each complex extract treatment in Table 1 above were compared only for the same fish, and their average degree was used. The evaluation method was conducted in such a way that when the pet cat's owner held each composition in both hands and supplied it at the same time, the pet cat was sufficiently able to sense the smell, and then gave a higher score to the cat that lunged first. This was done using a 9-point scale method ( 9=like it very much; 7=like it a bit; 5=neither like it nor like it; 3=dislike it; 1 = I dislike it very much). The total score given by each pet cat's owner is divided by the number of owners and rounded to two decimal places. The higher the number, the higher the relative preference. The symbols and rankings according to this were displayed separately. The results are shown in Table 2 below.

experimental group preference preference ranking Example 1 8 2 Example 2 9.3 One Example 3 7 3 Example 4 6.7 4 Comparative Example 1 2.3 9 Comparative Example 2 5 5 Comparative Example 3 4.7 6 Comparative Example 4 3.3 8 Comparative Example 5 4 7

As shown in Table 2 above,

The relative preference of the same fish was evaluated for the composition prepared after treating Lim Yeonsu, horse mackerel, smelt, mackerel, and salmon with each extract, and the composition prepared by pretreatment with the complex extract of Example 2 showed an overwhelmingly high preference. It was confirmed that it represents .

<Experimental Example 2> Evaluation of fecal odor after ingestion of the snack composition of the present invention

When carrying out Experimental Example 1, the feces of each cat were collected, and a survey was conducted on the guardians about the smell of feces before and two weeks after feeding the snack composition of the present invention. The evaluation was on a 10-point scale, with 10 indicating no odor at all and 0 indicating the greatest odor. The average of the results of three cats in each experimental group was recorded. The results are shown in Table 3 below.

experimental group Stool odor before feeding Stool odor after 2 weeks of feeding Example 1 3.7 6.3 Example 2 3 8.3 Example 3 3.7 6 Example 4 3 5.7 Comparative Example 1 3.3 3.7 Comparative Example 2 3 4 Comparative Example 3 4 3.3 Comparative Example 4 2.7 3 Comparative Example 5 3.3 3

As shown in Table 3 above,

In the case of Comparative Example 1, which was not treated at all, and Comparative Examples 2 to 5, in which each extract forming the composite extract was treated separately, it was confirmed that the cat's feces odor was not improved at all. In addition, in the experimental group excluding carrots (Example 3) or blueberries and carrots (Example 4), it was confirmed that stool odor was improved, but the degree of improvement was minimal.

However, in the case of Examples 1 and 2 of the present invention, it was confirmed that the fecal odor was improved, and in particular, Example 2 (catnip leaf, forsythia leaf, blueberry and carrot extract mixed at a weight ratio of 5:3:2:1) A significant improvement was confirmed in the complex extract treatment).

As seen above, specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention may add, change, delete, etc. other components within the scope of the same spirit, thereby creating other regressive inventions. However, other embodiments that are included within the scope of the present invention can be easily proposed. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims described below rather than the detailed description above, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts are included in the scope of the present invention. It should be interpreted as

Claims (5)

(1) Preparing raw fish (S110);
(2) preparing whole fish by removing the skin, intestines, spines, and fat parts of the raw fish (S120);
(3) preparing a complex extract (S130);
(4) immersing the whole fish of step (2) in the complex extract of step (3) (S140); and
(5) taking out the immersed whole fish and freeze-drying it (S150); In the method of manufacturing a snack composition for companion animals using fish,
A method for producing a snack composition for pets using fish, characterized in that the complex extract in step (3) is a complex extract of catnip leaf extract, Actinidia perilla leaf extract, blueberry extract, and carrot extract.
According to paragraph 1,
The fish in step (1) above,
A method of manufacturing a snack composition for pets using fish, characterized in that it is salmon, horse mackerel, smelt, mackerel, or salmon.
According to paragraph 1,
The complex extract of step (3) above is,
A snack composition for pets using fish, characterized in that it is manufactured by mixing catnip leaf extract, Actinidia perilla leaf extract, blueberry extract, and carrot extract at a weight ratio of 4~6:2~4:1~3:0.1~2. Manufacturing method.
According to paragraph 1,
The snack composition for pets is,
A method of manufacturing a snack composition for pets using fish, characterized in that it is targeted at cats.
A snack composition for pets manufactured by the manufacturing method of any one of claims 1 to 4.