Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shelf-stable bacon-based food product is provided, the method including: (a) selecting a bacon starting material having a linoleic acid concentration of about 14% or less of total fatty acid content; (b) mixing the selected bacon starting material with at least one natural antioxidant and one or more additional ingredients to provide a bacon-based blend; and (c) freeze-drying the bacon-based blend to provide a shelf-stable bacon-based food product. Bacon-based and bacon-first food products formulated according to the disclosed methods and having enhanced shelf life are also provided herein.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a shelf-stable bacon-based food product is provided, the method including: (a) selecting a bacon starting material having a linoleic acid concentration of about 14% or less of total fatty acid content; (b) mixing the selected bacon starting material with at least one natural antioxidant and one or more additional ingredients to provide a bacon-based blend; and (c) freeze-drying the bacon-based blend to provide a shelf-stable bacon-based food product. Bacon-based and bacon-first food products formulated according to the disclosed methods and having enhanced shelf life are also provided herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an animal nail filing apparatus. The apparatus includes a body having a first end, a second end, and at least one sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. A first parabolic-shaped recess is present in the first end of the body and has an abrasive surface for filing a nail of an animal. The first parabolic-shaped recess defines an axis of rotation extending between the first end and the second end of the body through its apex. The body is rotatable by hand about this axis of rotation. A second parabolic-shaped recess may also be present, preferably in the second end of the body. The second parabolic-shaped recess has an abrasive surface and may not be recessed as deeply into the body as the first parabolic-shaped recess.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an animal nail filing apparatus. The apparatus includes a body having a first end, a second end, and at least one sidewall extending from the first end to the second end. A first parabolic-shaped recess is present in the first end of the body and has an abrasive surface for filing a nail of an animal. The first parabolic-shaped recess defines an axis of rotation extending between the first end and the second end of the body through its apex. The body is rotatable by hand about this axis of rotation. A second parabolic-shaped recess may also be present, preferably in the second end of the body. The second parabolic-shaped recess has an abrasive surface and may not be recessed as deeply into the body as the first parabolic-shaped recess.