Meat-based pet snack

Abstract

Meat-containing animal snack, wherein the animal snack (1) has a base (2) and at least two, preferably at least three, preferably at least four snack pieces (3) arranged on the base (2) and connected to the base (2), wherein at least one separating section (4) is arranged between at least two snack pieces (3) arranged adjacent to each other on the base (2), wherein the at least one separating section (4) is preferably free of snack pieces or substantially free of snack pieces, and wherein the snack pieces (3) are separable from each other by means of the at least one separating section (4).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a meat-containing animal snack. The animal snack according to the invention is, in particular, a pet snack. According to a preferred embodiment, the animal snack is used for dogs and / or cats, especially for dogs.

[0002] Meat-based pet snacks are commonly used as a snack between meals and / or as a reward. Such pet snacks are known in practice in various forms. However, it has been shown that these snacks often do not meet all requirements or have disadvantages. The pet snacks known to date are generally either in stick form or in the form of small pieces. Stick-shaped pet snacks can usually only be used as a relatively large single portion. Pet snacks in small pieces are often difficult to handle and, for example, get lost in pet owners' pockets. Furthermore, it is generally not possible to offer different flavors in a single pet snack with the known pet snacks.

[0003] In contrast, the invention addresses the technical problem of providing a meat-containing pet snack of the type mentioned above, in which the disadvantages described above can be effectively and reliably avoided, and which is particularly easy to handle, allows for portioning into different sizes, and preferably enables the realization of different flavors in one pet snack. Furthermore, the invention addresses the technical problem of providing a method for producing such a pet snack.

[0004] To solve the technical problem, the invention teaches a meat-containing animal snack, wherein the animal snack has a base and at least two, preferably at least three, preferably at least four, snack pieces arranged on the base and connected to the base, wherein at least one separating section is arranged between at least two snack pieces arranged adjacent to each other on the base, wherein the at least one separating section is preferably snack-piece-free or substantially snack-piece-free, and wherein the snack pieces can be separated from each other by means of the separating section.

[0005] The base of the animal snack preferably forms the foundation of the snack and is particularly preferably continuous, especially in one piece. Most preferably, the base is designed as a plate-shaped element on which the snack pieces are arranged. According to the invention, the snack pieces are connected to the base. The connection between the snack pieces and the base is realized in one embodiment of the invention such that the base and the snack pieces are formed as a single unit and are then preferably made of the same material, and very preferably consist of the same material or essentially consist of the same material.According to a further highly preferred embodiment of the invention, the connection between the snack pieces and the base is realized such that, during the production of the animal snack, the snack pieces and the base are pressed in a mold as snack piece mass and / or base mass – in particular as moist snack piece mass and / or moist base mass – and then dried together. Additionally or alternatively, it is possible that an adhesion-promoting component is arranged between the snack pieces and the base.

[0006] According to the invention, the pet snack comprises at least two snack pieces arranged on the base and connected to the base. Preferably, the pet snack comprises at least three, more preferably at least four snack pieces arranged on the base and connected to the base. According to a further preferred embodiment, the pet snack comprises at least five, in particular at least six, more preferably at least seven, more preferably at least eight, more preferably at least nine, for example at least ten, snack pieces arranged on the base and connected to the base. According to the invention, at least one separating section is arranged between at least two snack pieces arranged adjacent to each other on the base, and the snack pieces can be separated from each other by means of this separating section. Preferably, at least one separating section, in particular a separating section, is arranged between each pair of snack pieces, and the snack pieces can be separated from each other by means of this separating section.The fact that the snack pieces can be separated from each other by means of the separating section means in particular that the separation takes place in the separating section and that the two snack pieces, which are connected at least via the bottom, are subsequently separated from each other, preferably by cutting through at least the bottom in the separating section.

[0007] The invention recognizes that the separating sections according to the invention, which are preferably free of snack pieces or essentially free of snack pieces, enable the separation of the snack pieces from one another, in particular by tearing and / or breaking off the individual snack pieces together with their respective associated base section. The snack pieces can thus be separated from one another by means of the associated separating section, in particular by tearing and / or breaking off, and in particular the base in the area of ​​the separating section is torn and / or broken off. This makes it possible to separate individual portions of the pet snack, for example one, two, or three snack pieces, from the pet snack and to portion the pet snack according to the respective requirements.The invention also recognizes that by arranging the individual snack pieces separately on the base, which can be separated from one another by at least one dividing section, it is possible to arrange different snack pieces on the base and thus, for example, to realize different flavors and / or shapes and / or colors in a single pet snack. This is explained in more detail below.

[0008] The meat-containing animal snack according to the invention is preferably a dried meat-containing animal snack. The individual snack elements – in particular the base and / or the snack pieces – are advantageously initially present as a wet or moist mass during the manufacturing process – for example, as meat puree and / or vegetable puree or the like. They are advantageously arranged in a mold and pressed, and more preferably – especially subsequently – frozen, preferably deep-frozen, and furthermore – especially subsequently – dried and preferably cut before and / or afterward. The fact that the animal snack according to the invention is a meat-containing animal snack means, in particular, that the base and / or at least one snack piece, preferably all snack pieces, contain meat.

[0009] It is highly preferred that the base differs in its composition from that of at least one snack piece, and preferably from the composition of all snack pieces. Within the scope of the invention, "composition" refers in particular to the material or mixture of the ingredients of the base and / or the snack pieces.

[0010] It is within the scope of the invention that the base has the same composition as at least one snack piece, preferably as all snack pieces, wherein the aggregate consisting of the snack pieces and the base is preferably formed as a single unit. In this embodiment, at least one snack piece, preferably all snack pieces, is thus formed from the same material or the same mixture of ingredients as the base. This embodiment is based on the understanding that the pet snack is then very simple in structure and can be produced from a single mass, while the at least one separating section according to the invention nevertheless enables reliable portioning of the pet snack.

[0011] It is preferred that the base comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of "fruit, in particular coconut; vegetables, in particular sweet potato; beef hide; pork hide; meat; and slaughterhouse waste." A particularly preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the base is formed on the basis of at least one component selected from the group consisting of "fruit, in particular coconut; vegetables, in particular sweet potato; beef hide; pork hide; meat; and slaughterhouse waste." It is possible that at least one of the aforementioned components is used for the base in the form of a paste, which, as the base mass, is preferably arranged and pressed together with the snack pieces or snack piece masses in a mold, preferably frozen, and preferably dried.Within the scope of the invention, the fact that a component of the animal snack – such as the base or the snack pieces – is based on at least one of the aforementioned components means, in particular, that the component comprises that component to a proportion of at least 50% by weight. It is also possible that the base consists of, or essentially consists of, at least one component selected from the group: “fruit, in particular coconut; vegetables, in particular sweet potato; beef hide; pork hide; meat; slaughterhouse waste”.

[0012] It is within the scope of the invention that the snack pieces each comprise at least one component selected from the group: "meat, animal offal, in particular heart and / or liver, slaughterhouse waste, vegetables, in particular spinach," preferably each being formed on the basis of at least one component selected from the group: "meat, animal offal, in particular heart and / or liver, slaughterhouse waste, vegetables, in particular spinach," and preferably each consisting of, or essentially consisting of, at least one component selected from the group: "meat, animal offal, in particular heart and / or liver, slaughterhouse waste, vegetables, in particular spinach." Advantageously, the individual animal snack pieces are produced from a slurry of at least one of the aforementioned components, are preferably arranged as snack piece mass or masses in a mold, in particular together with the base, preferably pressed, preferably frozen, and preferably dried.It is within the scope of the invention that the snack pieces contain additives and / or fillers in addition to the aforementioned components.

[0013] It is particularly preferred that the base and / or at least one snack piece, preferably all snack pieces, (each) comprise at least one filler in the form of at least one protein and / or at least one starch, preferably in the form of peanut protein and / or potato starch. This embodiment is based on the understanding that the structure, texture, and consistency of the base and / or snack pieces can be advantageously adjusted by means of the at least one filler.

[0014] It is within the scope of the invention that the pet snack comprises at least two, and in particular at least three, different types of snack pieces, wherein the different types of snack pieces differ from one another in terms of their composition and / or their color and / or their shape. In this context, composition refers in particular to the material or mixture of the ingredients of the snack pieces. In this context, shape refers in particular to the geometric shape of the snack pieces. The fact that the pet snack comprises two, and in particular at least three, different types of snack pieces makes it possible, in particular, to implement different flavors and / or colors and / or shapes of snack pieces on one pet snack, which can be separated from one another by means of the separating section provided according to the invention.

[0015] In connection with the embodiment in which the animal snack comprises at least two, and in particular at least three, different types of snack pieces, it is preferred that the different snack pieces are arranged alternately on the base in the longitudinal and / or transverse direction of the animal snack. Within the scope of the invention, longitudinal direction refers in particular to the extension of the animal snack along its longitudinal axis. Transverse direction refers in particular to the direction transverse, especially perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis or to the longitudinal direction of the animal snack.If, within the scope of the invention, two different types of snack pieces A and B are preferably present, which differ, for example, in their color and / or composition, then in the case of an animal snack with preferably four snack pieces arranged alternately in a longitudinal row, the preferred sequence is ABAB, wherein a separating section is arranged between each snack piece. However, other arrangement possibilities of different types of snack pieces on the base are also fundamentally within the scope of the invention, in the case described above, for example, AABB, ABAA, and the like.

[0016] It is preferred that the pet snack is bar-shaped and has at least one, in particular one, longitudinal row of snack pieces, wherein at least two, preferably at least three, preferably at least four, snack pieces are arranged in the at least one longitudinal row, between which a separating section is most preferably arranged. It is also possible that at least five, in particular at least six, preferably at least seven, for example at least eight, snack pieces are arranged in the at least one, in particular one, longitudinal row of the pet snack. Furthermore, it is possible that the pet snack has at least two longitudinal rows of snack pieces, which are preferably arranged next to each other and in particular run parallel to each other.These two longitudinal rows of snack pieces are preferably arranged on a single base, and at least one separating section is preferably provided between each pair of longitudinally adjacent snack pieces. The at least two longitudinal rows of the animal snack are then, in particular, spaced apart from each other, so that a gap is created between the two longitudinal rows.

[0017] It is within the scope of the invention that the animal snack is designed in a tablet shape and has a plurality of snack pieces arranged on a base, which are arranged in several longitudinal rows, in particular in at least two, preferably in at least three, preferably in at least four, adjacent and parallel longitudinal rows, so that an animal snack tablet is formed from snack pieces arranged adjacent in longitudinal and / or transverse rows.

[0018] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pet snack has a meat content of at least 5% by weight, preferably at least 10% by weight, and more preferably at least 15% by weight. More preferably, the pet snack has a meat content of at least 20% by weight, very preferably at least 30% by weight, particularly preferably at least 40% by weight, and most preferably at least 50% by weight, for example at least 60% by weight. It is possible that the pet snack has a meat content of at least 70% by weight, particularly at least 80% by weight, for example at least 85% by weight.

[0019] It is within the scope of the invention that the thickness d sthe thickness of the animal snack in the area of ​​the snack pieces is 0.3 cm to 2.5 cm, preferably 0.5 cm to 2.0 cm, more preferably 0.8 cm to 1.5 cm, very preferably 0.9 cm to 1.3 cm, and / or that the thickness dt of the animal snack in the area of ​​the at least one separation section is 0.1 cm to 0.8 cm, more preferably 0.2 cm to 0.7 cm, more preferably 0.25 cm to 0.6 cm, for example 0.3 cm to 0.5 cm. Thickness d sThe thickness of the animal snack in the area of ​​the snack pieces refers in particular to the greatest thickness of the animal snack transversely, especially perpendicularly or substantially perpendicular to its planar extent or to its extent in the longitudinal and transverse directions, and refers in particular to the combined thickness of the base and the snack piece arranged thereon. The thickness dt of the animal snack in the area of ​​the at least one separating section refers in particular to the greatest thickness of the animal snack transversely, especially perpendicularly or substantially perpendicular to its planar extent or to its extent in the longitudinal and transverse directions in the area of ​​the at least one separating section. It is within the scope of the invention that the animal snack has the same thickness or substantially the same thickness in the area of ​​each snack piece and / or that the animal snack has the same thickness or substantially the same thickness in the area of ​​each separating section.

[0020] It is preferred that the width bt of the at least one separating section is 0.05 cm to 0.8 cm, preferably 0.1 cm to 0.7 cm, more preferably 0.2 cm to 0.6 cm, for example 0.3 cm to 0.5 cm. Within the scope of the invention, the width bt of the at least one separating section refers in particular to the greatest distance between two snack pieces that form the separating section between them, specifically in or along the longitudinal direction of the pet snack. It is within the scope of the invention that the separating sections of the pet snack each have the same or substantially the same width. According to one embodiment, the separating section according to the invention can be designed as a gap between two snack pieces. In principle, however, the separating section can also be a perforation by which two snack pieces are created from a larger snack piece, arranged separately from each other on the ground by means of this perforation, which are separated by means of the separating section.They can be separated from each other by means of the perforation.

[0021] According to a preferred embodiment of the animal snack according to the invention, the ratio of the thickness d is s of the animal snack in the area of ​​the snack pieces to the thickness dt of the animal snack in the area of ​​the at least one separating section 1.0 to 6.0, preferably 1.5 to 5.0, particularly preferably 2.0 to 4.5, most preferably 2.1 to 4.0, for example 2.2 to 3.5. This embodiment is based on the finding that the snack pieces can then be reliably separated from one another by means of or in the separating section and each has a sufficient size or thickness to be used individually portioned.

[0022] It is particularly preferred that the animal snack, at least in a portion of the at least one separating section, preferably in the entire separating section or substantially in the entire separating section, consists only of the base. Preferably, the snack pieces of the animal snack are arranged on the base, and at least in a portion of the at least one separating section, preferably in the entire separating section or substantially in the entire separating section between the snack pieces, the animal snack consists only of the base. However, it is also possible that the animal snack, in addition to the base, contains a portion of the mass forming the snack pieces in the at least one separating section.This can be achieved, for example, by first producing a pet snack with a base and a single snack piece corresponding to the size of the base, and then creating several individual snack pieces by removing portions of the snack piece mass, for instance, by creating a break line or by essentially removing all the snack piece mass in the area of ​​the separation sections. As explained above, the separation section can also be formed by a perforation that separates an initially larger snack piece, for example, one initially corresponding to the size of the base, into several individual snack pieces, and by means of which perforation or the resulting separation section the snack pieces can be separated from one another.

[0023] It is within the scope of the invention that the snack pieces are cuboid or substantially cuboid in shape and preferably have a length of 1.0 cm to 2.0 cm, particularly preferably 1.2 cm to 1.8 cm, very preferably 1.3 cm to 1.6 cm, and / or preferably have a width of 0.7 cm to 1.5 cm, particularly preferably 0.8 cm to 1.4 cm, very preferably 0.9 cm to 1.1 cm, and / or preferably have a height or thickness of 0.4 cm to 1.2 cm, particularly preferably 0.5 cm to 1.1 cm, for example 0.6 cm to 0.9 cm. The cuboid snack pieces are preferably arranged on the base such that their length extends in the longitudinal direction of the animal snack. The height or thickness of the snack pieces preferably extends transversely, in particular perpendicularly or substantially perpendicular to the planar extent of the base. The width of the snack pieces therefore extends expansively, especially vertically.The snack pieces are arranged essentially perpendicular to their length or to the longitudinal direction of the animal snack. It is also possible for the snack pieces to be cube-shaped or substantially cube-shaped. In a top view, the snack pieces are preferably rectangular, particularly square, or substantially rectangular, particularly square. However, other geometric configurations of the snack pieces are also within the scope of the invention, for example, oval or circular snack pieces in a top view. It is also possible for the snack pieces not to have a defined geometric shape, but rather to be arranged on the ground as chunks of snack pieces and connected to the ground.

[0024] It remains within the scope of the invention that the floor has a thickness of d bThe thickness of the base is 0.1 cm to 0.8 cm, preferably 0.2 cm to 0.7 cm, particularly preferably 0.25 cm to 0.6 cm, and most preferably 0.3 cm to 0.5 cm. This embodiment is based on the understanding that the base then ensures sufficient stability and can nevertheless be reliably cut, for example, broken and / or torn through, in the area of ​​the separation sections. Thickness d b In the context of the invention, "of the soil" refers in particular to the greatest thickness of the soil transversely, especially perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly, to its planar extent.

[0025] It is preferred that at least one outer surface of the base is flush with, or substantially flush with, the associated outer surface of at least one snack piece. It is particularly preferred that the outer surfaces of the base are flush with, or substantially flush with, the associated outer surfaces of the snack pieces. This advantageously results in a flush finish between the snack pieces and the base.

[0026] It is highly preferred that the length of the animal snack is 4.0 cm to 20.0 cm, preferably 5.0 cm to 15.0 cm, and particularly preferably 6.0 cm to 10.0 cm, for example 6.5 cm to 8.5 cm. Within the scope of the invention, the length of the animal snack refers in particular to the greatest extent of the animal snack along its longitudinal direction or its longitudinal axis.

[0027] To solve the technical problem, the invention further teaches a method for producing an animal snack, in particular an animal snack as described above, wherein at least two, preferably at least three, preferably at least four snack masses, in particular in strand form, are arranged side by side in an animal snack mold, wherein the snack masses are separated from each other in the mold by at least one partition, preferably by at least two partitions, preferably by at least three partitions, wherein the snack masses and / or the partitions extend in particular in the transverse direction of the finished animal snack, and wherein a mass forming the base is arranged above and / or below the snack masses and above the partition or partitions.

[0028] Preferably, the snack piece masses are subsequently pressed together with the base mass, preferably—more preferably after pressing—frozen, in particular deep-frozen, and very preferably—in particular after freezing—dried. It is within the scope of the invention that the aggregate consisting of the snack piece masses and the base mass is cut into the animal snack, in particular before and / or after drying, specifically transversely, in particular perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the snack piece masses and / or to the longitudinal extent of the partitions.

[0029] The invention is based on the finding that the meat-containing pet snack according to the invention can be portioned very easily and reliably due to the at least one separating section arranged between at least two adjacent snack pieces on the base, and in particular by separating the snack pieces using the separating section. In this way, the pet snack is easy to handle and yet separable and portionable as required. Furthermore, the pet snack according to the invention makes it possible to provide snack pieces of different colors, shapes, and / or compositions within a single pet snack, so that, for example, different flavors can be offered in one pet snack. It should also be emphasized that the pet snack according to the invention can be produced with relatively little effort, thus also being characterized by advantageous cost-effectiveness.The separability of the snack pieces is achieved very reliably by means of the at least one separating section provided according to the invention, and in particular the user can grasp the at least one snack piece to be separated from the animal snack with one hand and grasp the at least one or the remaining snack pieces with the other hand, so that simple separation by means of the separating section is possible.

[0030] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing that illustrates only one embodiment. The drawing shows, in schematic representation: Fig. 1: the animal snack according to the invention in a perspective view Fig. 2: the object according to Fig. 1 in a top view Fig. 3: the object according to Fig. 1 in a side view.

[0031] The figures show an animal snack 1 according to the invention, comprising a base 2 and four snack pieces 3 arranged on and connected to the base 2. A separating section 4 is provided between each of the adjacent snack pieces 3 arranged on the base 2. Preferably, and in the embodiment shown in the figures, this results in three separating sections 4. The four snack pieces 3 are preferably, and in the embodiment shown in the figures, separable from one another by means of the separating sections 4. Preferably, and in the embodiment shown in the figures, the separating sections 4 are free of snack pieces. The snack pieces 3 can preferably be separated in the separating sections 4, and in the embodiment shown in the figures, by tearing and / or breaking off the snack pieces 3 together with their respective associated base sections.

[0032] More preferably, and in the exemplary embodiment, the base 2 differs in its composition from the composition of all snack pieces 3. Composition refers in particular to the material or mixture of the ingredients. Very preferably, and in the exemplary embodiment according to the figures, the animal snack 1 has two different types of snack pieces, which preferably, and in the exemplary embodiment, may differ in their composition and in their color. This is illustrated in the figures by the different hatching of the snack pieces 3. The different types of snack pieces are preferably, and in the exemplary embodiment, arranged alternately on the base 2 in the longitudinal direction of the animal snack 1. Longitudinal direction of the animal snack 1 refers in particular to the extension of the animal snack 1 along its longitudinal axis L ( Fig. 1 and Fig.2) The animal snack 1 is preferably, and in the exemplary embodiment according to the figures, designed in a bar shape and has a longitudinal row of snack pieces 3 extending in the longitudinal direction of the animal snack 1. In the at least one longitudinal row, preferably, and in the exemplary embodiment, four snack pieces 3 are arranged, between which, preferably, and in the exemplary embodiment, a separating section 4 is arranged.

[0033] It is within the scope of the invention that the thickness d s The thickness of the animal snack 1 in the area of ​​the snack pieces 3 is 0.5 cm to 2.0 cm. Preferably, and in the exemplary embodiment, the thickness d sThe thickness dt of the animal snack in the area of ​​the snack pieces 3 is approximately 1.1 cm. More preferably, the thickness dt of the animal snack 1 in the area of ​​the at least one separating section 4 is 0.25 cm to 0.6 cm. In the embodiment according to the figures, the thickness dt of the animal snack 1 in the area of ​​the at least one separating section 4 may be approximately 0.4 cm. Advantageously, and in the embodiment, the thickness d s The thickness dt of the animal snack 1 is identical or essentially identical across all snack pieces, and the thickness dt of the animal snack is identical or essentially identical across all separation sections 4. Thickness d sThe thickness dt of the animal snack 1 in the area of ​​the snack pieces 3 refers in particular to the greatest thickness transversely, especially perpendicularly or substantially perpendicular to the planar extent of the animal snack 1 or to the extent of the animal snack 1 in the longitudinal and transverse directions. The thickness dt of the animal snack in the area of ​​the at least one separating section 4 refers in particular to the greatest thickness of the animal snack 1 transversely, especially perpendicularly or substantially perpendicular to the planar extent of the animal snack 1 or to the extent of the animal snack 1 in the longitudinal and transverse directions in the area of ​​the at least one separating section 4.

[0034] It is within the scope of the invention that the width bt of the at least one separating section 4 is 0.1 cm to 0.7 cm. In the embodiment according to the figures, the width bt of the at least one separating section 4 may be approximately 0.4 cm. Preferably, and in the embodiment according to the figures, the width bt of all separating sections 4 is identical or substantially identical. The width bt of a separating section 4 refers in particular to the greatest distance between two adjacent snack pieces 3 that form the separating section 4 between them, in or along the longitudinal direction of the animal snack, and thus preferably to the distance between two snack pieces 3.

[0035] It is within the scope of the invention that the ratio of the thickness d s The thickness dt of the animal snack 1 in the area of ​​the snack pieces 3 is 1.5 to 5.0 in the area of ​​the at least one separating section 4. Preferably, and in the embodiment according to the figures, the ratio d s / dt approximately 2.75. It is within the scope of the invention that the base 2 has a thickness d b has a thickness of 0.25 to 0.6 cm. Preferably, and in the embodiment according to the figures, the thickness d may be b The thickness of the base 2 is approximately 0.4 cm. Thickness d b The thickness of the base 2 refers in particular to the greatest thickness of the base transversely, especially perpendicularly or substantially perpendicular to the planar extent of the base 2. It is particularly preferred that the animal snack 1 comprises only the base 2 in at least a partial area of ​​the at least one separating section 4. In the exemplary embodiment according to the figures and in a particularly preferred embodiment, the animal snack comprises only the base 2 in the entire separating sections 4 or substantially in the entire separating sections 4. Then the thickness d corresponds to b of the ground 2 of the thickness dt of the animal snack 1 in the area of ​​at least one separation section 4.

[0036] Preferably, and in the embodiment shown in the figures, the snack pieces are cuboid or substantially cuboid in shape. Very preferably, the cuboid snack pieces have a length of 1.2 cm to 1.8 cm, a width of 0.8 cm to 1.4 cm, and a height or thickness of 0.5 cm to 1.1 cm. Most preferably, and in the embodiment shown, the length of the snack pieces 3 is approximately 1.5 cm, the width of the snack pieces 3 is approximately 1.0 cm, and the height of the snack pieces 3 is approximately 0.7 cm. Preferably, and in the embodiment shown, all snack pieces 3 of the animal snack 1 have the same or substantially the same shape and size.

[0037] More preferably, and in the embodiment shown in the figures, the outer surfaces of the base 2 are aligned with, or essentially aligned with, the corresponding outer surfaces of the snack pieces 3 located on the outer side of the base. This results in a flush finish between the snack pieces 3 and the base 2 on the outer surfaces of the base and the outer surfaces of the snack pieces.

[0038] The length of the animal snack 1 is expediently 5.0 cm to 15.0 cm, preferably 6.0 cm to 10.0 cm. Preferably, and in the embodiment according to the figures, the animal snack 1 may have a length of approximately 7.5 cm. The length of the animal snack refers to its greatest extent along its longitudinal direction.

Claims

[1] Meat-containing animal snack, wherein the animal snack (1) has a base (2) and at least two, preferably at least three, preferably at least four, snack pieces (3) arranged on the base (2) and connected to the base (2), wherein at least one separating section (4) is arranged between at least two snack pieces (3) arranged adjacently on the base (2), wherein the at least one separating section (4) is preferably designed to be free of snack pieces or substantially free of snack pieces, and wherein the snack pieces (3) can be separated from one another by means of the at least one separating section (4). [2] Animal snack according to claim 1, wherein the base (2) differs in its composition from the composition of at least one snack piece (3), preferably from the composition of all snack pieces (3). [3] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the base (2) has the same composition as at least one snack piece (3), preferably as all snack pieces (3), and wherein the aggregate of the snack pieces (3) and the base (2) is preferably formed as a one-piece aggregate. [4] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the base (2) comprises at least one component selected from the group: "fruit, in particular coconut, vegetables, in particular sweet potato, cattle hide, pig hide, meat, slaughterhouse waste" and is preferably formed on the basis of at least one component selected from the group: "fruit, in particular coconut, vegetables, in particular sweet potato, cattle hide, pig hide, meat, slaughterhouse waste". [5] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the snack pieces (3) each comprise at least one component selected from the group: “meat, animal offal, in particular heart and / or liver, slaughterhouse waste, vegetables, in particular spinach”, preferably each are formed on the basis of at least one component selected from the group: “meat, animal offal, in particular heart and / or liver, slaughterhouse waste, vegetables, in particular spinach” and preferably each consist or essentially consist of at least one component selected from the group: “meat, animal offal, in particular heart and / or liver, slaughterhouse waste, vegetables, in particular spinach”. [6] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the base (2) and / or at least one snack piece (3), preferably all snack pieces (3), (each) comprises / comprising at least one filler in the form of at least one protein and / or at least one starch, preferably in the form of peanut protein and / or potato starch. [7] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the animal snack (1) has at least two, in particular at least three, different types of snack pieces, wherein the different types of snack pieces differ from one another in terms of their composition and / or in terms of their color and / or in terms of their shape. [8] Animal snack according to claim 7, wherein the different types of snack pieces are arranged alternately on the base (2) in the longitudinal and / or transverse direction of the animal snack (1). [9] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the animal snack (1) is bar-shaped and has at least one, in particular one, longitudinal row with snack pieces (3), wherein in the at least one longitudinal row at least two, preferably at least three, preferably at least four, snack pieces (3) are arranged, between which very particularly preferably a separating section (4) is arranged. [10] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the animal snack has a meat content of at least 5% by weight, preferably of at least 10% by weight, preferably of at least 15% by weight. [11] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the thickness d sof the animal snack (1) in the region of the snack pieces (3) is 0.3 cm to 2.5 cm, preferably 0.5 cm to 2.0 cm, preferably 0.8 cm to 1.5 cm, very preferably 0.9 cm to 1.3 cm, and / or wherein the thickness dt of the animal snack (1) in the region of the at least one separating section (4) is 0.1 cm to 0.8 cm, preferably 0.2 cm to 0.7 cm, preferably 0.25 cm to 0.6 cm, for example 0.3 cm to 0.5 cm. [12] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the width bt of the at least one separating section (4) is 0.05 cm to 0.8 cm, preferably 0.1 cm to 0.7 cm, preferably 0.2 cm to 0.6 cm, for example 0.3 cm to 0.5 cm. [13] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the ratio of the thickness d sof the animal snack (1) in the region of the snack pieces (3) to the thickness dt of the animal snack (1) in the region of the at least one separating section (4) is 1.0 to 6.0, preferably 1.5 to 5.0, particularly preferably 2.0 to 4.5, very particularly preferably 2.1 to 4.0, for example 2.2 to 3.

5. [14] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the animal snack (1) has only the base (2) at least in a partial area of ​​the at least one separating section (4), preferably in the entire separating section (4) or substantially in the entire separating section (4). [15] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the snack pieces (3) are cuboid-shaped or substantially cuboid-shaped and preferably have a length of 1.0 cm to 2.0 cm, particularly preferably of 1.2 cm to 1.8 cm, very preferably of 1.3 cm to 1.6 cm and / or preferably have a width of 0.7 cm to 1.5 cm, particularly preferably of 0.8 cm to 1.4 cm, very preferably of 0.9 cm to 1.1 cm and / or preferably have a height or thickness of 0.4 cm to 1.2 cm, particularly preferably of 0.5 cm to 1.1 cm, for example of 0.6 cm to 0.9 cm. [16] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the base has a thickness d b from 0.1 cm to 0.8 cm, preferably from 0.2 cm to 0.7 cm, particularly preferably from 0.25 cm to 0.6 cm, most preferably from 0.3 cm to 0.5 cm. [17] Animal snack according to one of claims 1 to 16, wherein at least one outer side of the base (2) is aligned or substantially aligned with the associated outer side of at least one snack piece (3) arranged on the outer side of the base.

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