Abstract: A process of preparing a sterilized wet pet food product is provided, as well as a sterilized wet pet food product provided by the process. Use of the wet pet food product to feed a companion animal is also contemplated.

Abstract: A process of preparing a sterilized wet pet food product is provided, as well as a sterilized wet pet food product provided by the process. Use of the wet pet food product to feed a companion animal is also contemplated.

Abstract: A wet pet food product is provided comprising 20-100 wt. % of a composite meat product and 0-80 wt. % of a sauce, said composite meat product containing: 50-92 wt. % of ground animal material; 1-15 wt. % of vegetable material; and 1-8 wt. % of heat-settable binder; wherein the wet pet food product contains 0.1-3.0 wt. % of yeast extract. Processes of preparing and using the wet pet food product are also provided.

Abstract: A process of preparing a sterilized wet pet food product is provided, as well as a sterilized wet pet food product provided by the process. Use of the wet pet food product to feed a companion animal is also contemplated.

Abstract: A wet pet food product is provided comprising 20-100 wt. % of meat analogue and 0-80 wt. % of a sauce, said meat analogue comprising: ?10-60 wt. % protein, at least 40 wt. % of said protein being non-animal protein; ?30-90 wt. % water; ?0-15 wt. % starch; ?0-20 wt. % fat; wherein, when the meat analogue contains starch, non-animal protein and starch are present in the meat analogue in a weight ratio of non-animal protein to starch that exceeds 1:3, and wherein the wet food product contains 0.1-3 wt. % of yeast extract. Processes for manufacturing the aforementioned wet pet food product are also provided as is the use of the wet pet food product for feeding a companion animal.