Abstract: A pet supplement is provided and comprises an amount of probiotic microorganisms coated with a first fat component having a first melting point and a source of a sweetener component comprising sugar and a second fat component having a second melting point. The second melting point is higher than the first melting point. Methods of making the pet supplement are also provided.

Abstract: A pet food composition comprising a supplement is provided. The supplement can comprise a Probiotic component, a cocoa butter component, and a sweetener component. A process for making the supplement can comprise providing a sweetener component, a cocoa butter component, and a Probiotic component, mixing the cocoa butter component and Probiotic component to form a mixture in a temperature and humidity controlled chamber; mixing the mixture with the sweetener component in the temperature and humidity controlled chamber to form a final mixture; optionally mixing in a colorant with the final mixture; and cooling the final mixture. A package for the supplement can comprise a secondary container housing a primary container, which houses a supplement. An array of packages is also provided.

Abstract: A pet supplement is provided and comprises an amount of probiotic microorganisms coated with a first fat component having a first melting point and a source of a sweetener component comprising sugar and a second fat component having a second melting point. The second melting point is higher than the first melting point. Methods of making the pet supplement are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a carbohydrate extract comprising mannoheptulose from avocados, as well as compositions, including food compositions, comprising such extracts. The process includes separating the aqueous emulsion into different fractions by centrifugation, and isolating the water-soluble fraction (water extract) comprising avocado carbohydrates, including mannoheptulose. In various aspects, the process optionally includes steps of heating, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, concentrating, and or drying the extract. Also described herein are methods for using the carbohydrate extract comprising mannoheptulose and compositions comprising the carbohydrate extract comprising mannoheptulose.

Abstract: Avocados are processed in a controlled manner to optimize and maintain their levels of mannoheptulose and perseitol. The avocado flesh is used as a source of these materials in food compositions, especially pet foods.

Abstract: The undomesticated, i.e., criollo-type of avocado found growing in the tropics, particularly in the Dominican Republic, is used to prepare nutritional compositions for oral ingestion by humans and lower animals, especially pets such as dogs and cats.

Abstract: Food treated with bacteriophage, as to reduce or prevent the growth of undesirable bacteria. The food may be coated with bacteriophage and rubbed to distribute the phage on the food surface. The food may be coated in two or more layers. A process for treating food with bacteriophage comprises contacting the food with the bacteriophage and rubbing the coated food surface. The coating and/or rubbing may be performed in vibratory conveyor.

Abstract: A composition having from 45% to 90%, by weight, of a first portion and from 10% to 55%, by weight, a second portion. The first portion has a lower melting point than the second portion. The first portion can have a higher water activity than the second portion. The first portion contains a sensitive ingredient which can be a Probiotic. The composition can be a supplement intended to be given to a pet.