Dog food manufacturing method, dog food product, and sales system

Abstract

The objective is to provide dog food products and their manufacturing methods that minimize the burden on digestion and absorption while suppressing the denaturation and loss of nutritional components, and to provide a sales system that can appropriately supply products according to customer needs. [Solution] The method for manufacturing the dog food product of the present invention includes a grinding step, a mixing step, a compression step in which the product is compressed at a temperature of 100°C or lower, and compressed to a degree of compression below a standard degree of compression set based on the degree of digestion and absorption at the time of ingestion, and a drying step in which the product is dried under a blown-air condition. By combining heating at a low temperature and compression at a low pressure, as in the method for manufacturing the dog food product of the present invention, it is possible to manufacture a product that is easy to digest and absorb while suppressing the denaturation of nutritional components such as vitamins and minerals.

Description

[[Technical Field]]

[0001] The present invention relates to a method for producing a dog food product, a dog food product, and a sales system for selling the dog food product. [[Background Art]]

[0002] As a conventional method for producing dog food, an extrusion process is generally employed. The extrusion process employs a method in which raw materials are heated at a temperature close to 130°C, then foamed, shaped, and cooled. Patent Document 1 below discloses a method for producing pet food, which is characterized by granulating food particles from a mixture of raw materials, baking the food particles, and then adding moisture to the obtained food particles. As described above, in conventional production methods, contrivances have been made to enhance the palatability for pets by performing heat treatment at high temperature and moisture adjustment. [[Prior Art Literature]] [[Patent Literature]]

[0003] [[Patent Document 1]] Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-086014 [[Summary of the Invention]] [[Problem to be Solved by the Invention]]

[0004] However, in the extrusion process, when heat treatment is performed at high temperature, there has been a problem that nutritional components such as proteins and minerals are denatured or lost. For this reason, it has been necessary to add supplements such as vitamins and minerals afterward to compensate for the nutritional components.

[0005] Further, the extrusion process includes a foaming step in which air is introduced into the food. This foaming step increases the surface area of the product, which makes it necessary to apply an oil coating to prevent oxidation. Furthermore, there has also been a problem that foaming imposes a burden on the digestion and absorption of the food.

[0006] Furthermore, the manufacturing method described in the above publication also includes a calcination process, which presents the problem of unavoidable denaturation and loss of nutritional components.

[0007] This invention has been made in view of these circumstances, and aims to provide a dog food product and a method for producing the same that minimizes the burden on digestion and absorption while suppressing the denaturation and loss of nutritional components. Another objective of this invention is to provide a sales system that can appropriately supply products according to customer requests while achieving a nutritional balance tailored to various diseases. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] (1) The method for manufacturing the dog food product of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a grinding step of grinding raw materials; a mixing step of mixing functional components with the ground raw materials; a compression step of compressing the mixture obtained in the mixing step at a temperature of 100°C or less, wherein the compression is performed at a degree of compression less than or equal to a standard degree of compression set based on the degree of digestion and absorption at the time of ingestion; and a drying step of drying the compressed mixture under a blown air condition.

[0009] The method for manufacturing the dog food product of the present invention, as described in (1) above, combines heating at a low temperature and compression at a low pressure, thereby enabling the production of a product that is easy to digest and absorb while suppressing the denaturation of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.

[0010] (2) In the method for producing the dog food product of the present invention described above, the drying step should be carried out in a temperature range that can suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals.

[0011] The method for producing the dog food product of the present invention can more reliably suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals by controlling the temperature of the drying process as described in (2) above.

[0012] (3) In the method for manufacturing the dog food product of the present invention described above, the drying step is preferably carried out under an ambient temperature of 50 to 80°C.

[0013] The method for manufacturing the dog food product of the present invention, by specifying a specific temperature range as described in (3) above, can more reliably suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals while achieving efficient drying.

[0014] (4) The dog food product of the present invention is a dog food product for digestive system disorders and diet, and is characterized in that it contains horse meat as an animal protein source, a dietary fiber-containing component containing dietary fiber, a fat metabolism regulating component for maintaining or promoting fat metabolism, and an intestinal environment regulating component for maintaining or improving the intestinal environment.

[0015] The dog food product of the present invention, by combining the raw materials as described in (4) above, can achieve a nutritional balance suitable for digestive system disorders and weight loss, while also exhibiting an effect of improving the intestinal environment.

[0016] (5) In the dog food product of the present invention described above, the intestinal environment adjusting component may include at least one selected from the group consisting of lactic acid bacteria, yeast fermentation extract, koji mold fermentation extract, and Bacillus subtilis.

[0017] The dog food product of the present invention can more effectively improve the intestinal environment by specifically defining the intestinal environment regulating components as described in (5) above.

[0018] (6) In the dog food product of the present invention described above, the dietary fiber-containing component may include at least one selected from the group consisting of barley, oatmeal, brown rice, and sweet potato.

[0019] The dog food product of the present invention can more effectively aid digestion by specifically defining the dietary fiber-containing components as described in (6) above.

[0020] (7) In the dog food product of the present invention described above, L-carnitine is preferably contained as the fat metabolism regulating component.

[0021] The dog food product of the present invention can more effectively promote fat metabolism by specifically defining the fat metabolism regulating component as described in (7) above.

[0022] (8) The dog food product of the present invention is a dog food product for kidney diseases and heart diseases, wherein the phosphorus content is limited so as to be not more than a standard phosphorus content adapted for preventing or improving kidney diseases and heart diseases, and the dog food product is characterized by comprising a renal function regulating component for promoting maintenance or improvement of renal function, and a cardiac function regulating component for promoting maintenance or improvement of cardiac function.

[0023] The dog food product of the present invention, by combining raw materials as described in (8) above, can achieve a nutritional balance suitable for kidney diseases and heart diseases, while exerting an improving effect on renal function and cardiac function.

[0024] (9) In the dog food product of the present invention described above, the phosphorus content is preferably 400 mg / 100g or less.

[0025] The dog food product of the present invention can more effectively prevent or improve kidney diseases and heart diseases by specifically defining the phosphorus content as described in (9) above.

[0026] (10) In the dog food product of the present invention described above, fish oil and chitosan are preferably contained as the renal function improving component.

[0027] The dog food product of the present invention can more effectively improve renal function by specifically defining the renal function improving component as described in (10) above.

[0028] (11) In the dog food product of the present invention described above, the cardiac function regulating components may include fish oil, chitosan, and L-carnitine.

[0029] The dog food product of the present invention can more effectively improve cardiac function by specifically defining the cardiac function regulating components as described in (11) above.

[0030] (12) The sales system of the present invention includes multiple types of disease-specific retort foods, the retort foods are manufactured by heat sterilization at a predetermined sterilization standard temperature or higher that is suitable for sterilizing pathogenic microorganisms and enabling long-term storage, the system displays product information classified by disease, and is equipped with a filtering function for selecting products based on ingredients that require intake restrictions.

[0031] By configuring the sales system of the present invention as described in (12) above, it is possible to provide products tailored to various diseases in a safe, long-term storage state, while also enabling customers to select appropriate products according to their needs.

[0032] (13) In the sales system of the present invention described above, the temperature of the heat sterilization is preferably 110 to 130°C.

[0033] The sales system of the present invention can more reliably achieve sterilization of pathogenic microorganisms and long-term storage by specifically defining the heat sterilization temperature as described in (13) above.

[0034] (14) In the sales system of the present invention described above, it is preferable that the filtering function enables selection based on allergy-causing substances.

[0035] The sales system of the present invention, by specifically defining the filtering function as described in (14) above, allows for safer product selection even for pets with allergies.

[0036] (15) In the sales system of the present invention described above, it is preferable that the purchase quantity be selected from a plurality of pre-set meal units.

[0037] The sales system of the present invention, having a purchase quantity selection function as described in (15) above, allows for the selection of an appropriate purchase quantity according to the pet's size and food intake.

[0038] (16) In the sales system of the present invention described above, it is preferable to suggest a combination of products that are recommended according to the selected disease.

[0039] The sales system of the present invention, having a product suggestion function as described in (16) above, can provide customers with a more appropriate combination of products.

[0040] Furthermore, the components of the present invention described above can be combined in any way. In particular, by combining the dog food product manufactured by the method for manufacturing dog food products of the present invention with the sales system of the present invention, it is possible to appropriately provide customers with highly nutritious products. [Effects of the Invention]

[0041] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide dog food products and methods for manufacturing the same that suppress the denaturation and loss of nutritional components while reducing the burden on digestion and absorption. Furthermore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a sales system that can appropriately supply products according to customer requests while achieving a nutritional balance tailored to various diseases. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0042] [Figure 1] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating the composition of a dog food product relating to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an explanatory diagram relating to a method for manufacturing a dog food product according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the sales system related to one-chain manufacturing. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0043] The following describes in detail a dog food product 10 and a sales system 30 for selling the dog food product 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] ≪1. Regarding Dog Food Products 10≫ The dog food product 10 of this embodiment includes a digestive system food 12 and a renal / cardiosystem food 14. The digestive system food 12 is a dog food for digestive system disorders and weight management. The renal / cardiosystem food 14 is a dog food for kidney disease and heart disease. These dog food products 10 are made using the raw materials shown in Figure 1 and Table 1, and have the components and characteristics shown in Table 1. Further details will be described below. [Table 1]

[0045] As shown in Figure 1 and Table 1, the digestive system food 12 contains horse meat as an animal protein source, as well as a dietary fiber-containing component, a fat metabolism regulating component, and an intestinal environment regulating component. The dietary fiber-containing component is a raw material containing dietary fiber to aid digestion. The fat metabolism regulating component is a component that maintains or promotes fat metabolism. The intestinal environment regulating component is a component that promotes the maintenance or improvement of the intestinal environment.

[0046] As shown in Figure 1 and Table 1, the renal and cardiovascular food 14 has a restricted phosphorus content so as to be below the standard phosphorus content suitable for the prevention or improvement of kidney and heart diseases, and is composed of renal function modifying components and cardiac function modifying components. The renal function modifying components are components that promote the maintenance or improvement of renal function. The cardiac function modifying components are components that promote the maintenance or improvement of cardiac function.

[0047] These dog food products 10 are manufactured using a low-temperature, low-pressure process. This process involves heating at a temperature of 100°C or lower and compressing at a standard compression level below that, which is determined based on the degree of digestion and absorption during ingestion. The manufacturing method for dog food products 10 will be described in detail later.

[0048] The dog food product 10, thus constructed, contains nutritional components tailored to each disease, and is manufactured using a low-temperature, low-pressure process, which suppresses the denaturation of vitamins and minerals and preserves good nutritional content.

[0049] ≪2. About the Manufacturing Method≫ Next, the manufacturing method of the dog food product 10 will be described. The dog food product 10 is manufactured by processing the raw materials using a low-temperature, low-pressure method. As shown in Figure 2, the manufacturing method of the dog food product 10 using the low-temperature, low-pressure method includes a grinding step of grinding the raw materials, a mixing step of mixing functional ingredients with the ground raw materials, a compression step of compressing and molding the mixture, and a drying step of drying the compressed and molded mixture.

[0050] The grinding process involves placing the raw materials into a grinder and grinding them. The raw materials include horse meat in the case of digestive system food 12, and chicken meat in the case of renal and cardiovascular food 14. By grinding the bones along with the meat, the amount of additives can be reduced.

[0051] The mixing process includes a powder raw material mixing process and a special raw material mixing process. The powder raw material mixing process involves mixing powder raw materials such as fish meal and wheat. The special raw material mixing process involves mixing special raw materials such as lactic acid bacteria and calcium. By performing these processes separately, variations in taste can be suppressed.

[0052] The compression process involves compressing and molding the mixture at a temperature of 100°C or lower. During the compression process, the mixture is compressed to a degree below the standard compression level, which is determined based on the degree of digestion and absorption upon ingestion. This reduces the burden on digestion.

[0053] The drying process involves drying the compressed mixture in a dark room under a forced-air condition. The drying process is carried out within a temperature range that can suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals. Specifically, drying is performed for nearly half a day under an ambient temperature of 50-80°C. By drying in a dark room away from direct sunlight, the denaturation of the components can be prevented.

[0054] This low-temperature, low-pressure manufacturing method makes it possible to produce a dog food product 10 that is easily digestible and absorbable while suppressing the denaturation of vitamins and minerals.

[0055] ≪3. Details of 12 Digestive System Foods≫ Digestive food 12 contains ingredients that include dietary fiber to aid digestion, ingredients that maintain or promote fat metabolism, and ingredients that promote the maintenance or improvement of the intestinal environment.

[0056] As an animal protein source, digestive system food 12 contains horse meat. Generally, plant-based proteins are often used as animal protein sources, but in this embodiment, by using horse meat, a protein content of 24% or more and a lipid content of 5% or more are achieved.

[0057] The dietary fiber-containing ingredient is a raw material rich in dietary fiber to aid digestion, and is selected from the group consisting of barley, oatmeal, brown rice, and sweet potato, and is at least one of these. The dietary fiber-containing ingredient is rich in water-soluble dietary fiber and can help maintain a healthy intestinal environment.

[0058] The fat metabolism regulating ingredient contains L-carnitine. L-carnitine has the function of promoting fat metabolism.

[0059] The intestinal environment-regulating ingredients include at least one selected from the group consisting of lactic acid bacteria, yeast fermentation extract, Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, and Bacillus subtilis. These ingredients can improve the intestinal environment.

[0060] The digestive system food 12, as configured in this way, can reduce the burden of digestion and absorption while maintaining a healthy intestinal environment. Furthermore, since the digestive system food 12 also has the function of promoting fat metabolism, it can also be expected to have a weight-loss effect.

[0061] ≪4. Details of products for kidney and heart disease≫ Kidney and heart-related food 14 has a restricted phosphorus content so as to be below the standard phosphorus content suitable for the prevention or improvement of kidney and heart diseases, and contains ingredients that promote the maintenance or improvement of kidney function and ingredients that promote the maintenance or improvement of heart function.

[0062] Kidney and heart support food 14 has a protein content of 20% or more and a lipid content of 12% or more. In addition, to prevent or improve kidney and heart disease, the phosphorus content of kidney and heart support food 14 is limited to 400 mg / 100g or less.

[0063] The kidney function regulating ingredients include fish oil and chitosan. The fish oil contains EPA and DHA and is formulated based on evidence that it lowers kidney function values. Chitosan can promote phosphorus adsorption. When combined with fish oil, chitosan can exert an effect of improving kidney function.

[0064] The cardiac function regulating ingredients include fish oil, chitosan, and L-carnitine. Fish oil is included based on evidence of its effectiveness in relaxing the myocardium. Chitosan and L-carnitine, when combined with fish oil, can exert a maintenance effect on cardiac function.

[0065] The kidney and heart-related food 14, thus configured, can achieve a nutritional balance suitable for preventing or improving kidney and heart diseases, while also exhibiting effects that maintain or improve kidney and heart function.

[0066] ≪5. Sales System Configuration≫ The sales system 30 is a system for selling multiple types of retort foods for different diseases. As shown in Figure 3, the sales system 30 includes a product information display unit 32, a filtering function unit 34, and a purchase quantity selection unit 36.

[0067] Disease-specific retort foods can be of various types. The disease-specific retort foods handled in the sales system 30 of this embodiment include five types of retort foods: for seniors, low-fat, for kidney disease, for diabetes, and for urinary tract stones. Disease-specific retort foods are manufactured by heat sterilization at a predetermined sterilization standard temperature or higher, which is suitable for sterilizing pathogenic microorganisms and enabling long-term storage. Specifically, they are manufactured by heat sterilization in a temperature range of 110 to 130°C.

[0068] The product information display unit 32 displays product information for disease-specific retort foods. The product information display unit 32 can display ingredient information, usage instructions, and storage instructions for each retort food.

[0069] The filtering function unit 34 is equipped with a filtering function for product selection. The filtering function unit 34 can be equipped with various filtering functions, such as an allergy criterion filter unit 34a and an intake restriction component filter unit 34b. The allergy criterion filter unit 34a has a function that enables selection based on allergens. The intake restriction component filter unit 34b has a function that enables selection based on components that require intake restriction.

[0070] The purchase quantity selection unit 36 ​​is configured to allow the user to select the purchase quantity from several pre-set meal units. Specifically, the purchase quantity selection unit 36 ​​is configured to allow selection from meal units of 10 meals, 16 meals, and 24 meals.

[0071] The sales system 30 configured in this way can select appropriate products according to customer requests, and can also select purchase quantities according to individual requests.

[0072] 6. Operation of the Sales System The sales system 30 operates as follows:

[0073] The product information display unit 32 displays product information classified by disease. Specifically, the product information display unit 32 displays product information for each type of retort food: senior, low-fat, kidney disease, diabetes, and urinary tract stone.

[0074] The filtering function unit 34 selects products based on allergens specified by the customer. For example, if a customer has a pork allergy, the filtering function unit 34 will select and display only products that do not contain pork.

[0075] The purchase quantity selection unit 36 ​​accepts purchases of the selected product in units of 10, 16, or 24 meals. The purchase quantity selection unit 36 ​​can also set up a subscription plan for the selected product.

[0076] The sales system 30 suggests a combination of recommended products according to the selected disease. For example, if kidney disease is selected, it will suggest a combination of several retort foods that are effective for kidney disease.

[0077] With the sales system 30 operating in this manner, customers can select the most suitable products according to their needs and purchase the appropriate quantities.

[0078] ≪7. Effects and Benefits of Sales System 30≫ The sales system 30 produces the following effects:

[0079] The filtering function 34 allows for selection based on allergens, enabling safe product selection even for pets with allergies. Furthermore, because product selection is possible based on ingredients requiring intake restrictions, appropriate products can be selected for various diseases.

[0080] By displaying product information categorized by disease and suggesting recommended product combinations, customers can easily select the most suitable product. In particular, product information tailored to specific uses such as senior diets, low-fat diets, kidney disease diets, diabetes diets, and urinary tract stone diets is provided, enabling appropriate product selection for each disease.

[0081] The purchase quantity selection unit 36 ​​allows users to select the appropriate quantity based on their pet's size and eating habits. Furthermore, the availability of a subscription service ensures a continuous supply of the product.

[0082] Furthermore, since disease-specific retort foods are manufactured using heat sterilization at temperatures that allow for the sterilization of pathogenic microorganisms and long-term storage, it is possible to provide safe products that can be stored for extended periods.

[0083] The above describes one embodiment of the method for manufacturing dog food products, the dog food products, and the sales system of the present invention. Next, the effects and advantages realized by the method for manufacturing dog food products, the dog food products, and the sales system of the present invention will be described below in accordance with the above-described embodiment.

[0084] <Effects> The method for manufacturing dog food products, the dog food product 10, and the sales system 30 illustrated in the above implementation model have the characteristic configurations of the present invention as described in (a) to (p) below. Therefore, the method for manufacturing dog food products, the dog food product 10, and the sales system 30 of this embodiment can achieve the following unique effects that cannot be achieved with prior art.

[0085] (a) The method for manufacturing the dog food product of this embodiment includes a grinding step, a mixing step, a compression step in which the product is compressed and molded at a temperature of 100°C or lower, and the compression step is in which the product is compressed to a degree of compression less than or equal to a standard degree of compression set based on the degree of digestion and absorption at the time of ingestion, and a drying step in which the product is dried under a blown-air condition.

[0086] The method for manufacturing the dog food product of this embodiment, by combining low-temperature heating and low-pressure compression as described in (a) above, makes it possible to produce a product that is easy to digest and absorb while suppressing the denaturation of nutritional components such as vitamins and minerals.

[0087] (b) The method for manufacturing the dog food product of this embodiment involves carrying out the drying process within a temperature range that can suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals.

[0088] The method for manufacturing the dog food product of this embodiment can more reliably suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals by controlling the temperature of the drying process as described in (b) above.

[0089] The method for manufacturing the dog food product of this embodiment has the configuration described in (b) above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As a means of suppressing the denaturation of vitamins and minerals, for example, instead of controlling the temperature in the drying process, it is also possible to control the time of the drying process or the pressure in the drying process.

[0090] (c) The method for manufacturing the dog food product of this embodiment involves carrying out the drying process in an ambient temperature of 50 to 80°C.

[0091] The method for manufacturing the dog food product of this embodiment, by specifying a specific temperature range as described in (c) above, can more reliably suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals while achieving efficient drying.

[0092] The method for manufacturing the dog food product in this embodiment has the configuration described in (c) above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The ambient temperature in the drying process can be set to a wider temperature range, as long as it is within a range that can suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals.

[0093] (d) The dog food product 10 of this embodiment is a digestive system food 12 which contains horse meat as an animal protein source, as well as a dietary fiber-containing component, a fat metabolism regulating component, and an intestinal environment regulating component.

[0094] The dog food product 10 of this embodiment, by combining the raw materials as described in (d) above, can achieve a nutritional balance suitable for digestive system disorders and weight loss, while also exhibiting an effect of improving the intestinal environment.

[0095] (e) The dog food product 10 of this embodiment contains at least one selected from the group consisting of lactic acid bacteria, yeast fermentation extract, koji mold fermentation extract, and Bacillus subtilis as an intestinal environment conditioning component.

[0096] The dog food product 10 of this embodiment can more effectively improve the intestinal environment by specifically defining the intestinal environment regulating components as described in (e) above.

[0097] Although the dog food product 10 of this embodiment has the configuration described in (e) above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Other probiotics and prebiotics can also be used as means to improve the intestinal environment.

[0098] (f) The dog food product 10 of this embodiment contains at least one selected from the group consisting of barley, oatmeal, brown rice, and sweet potato as a dietary fiber-containing ingredient.

[0099] The dog food product 10 of this embodiment can more effectively aid digestion by specifically defining the dietary fiber-containing components as described in (f) above.

[0100] Although the dog food product 10 of this embodiment has the configuration described in (f) above, the present invention is not limited thereto. As raw materials containing dietary fiber that aids digestion, for example, pumpkin, carrots, beet pulp, etc., can also be used.

[0101] (g) The dog food product 10 of this embodiment contains L-carnitine as a fat metabolism regulating ingredient.

[0102] The dog food product 10 of this embodiment can more effectively promote fat metabolism by specifically defining the fat metabolism regulating component as described in (g) above.

[0103] Although the dog food product 10 of this embodiment has the configuration described in (g) above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Other fat metabolism promoting ingredients can also be used as ingredients that promote fat metabolism.

[0104] (h) The dog food product 10 of this embodiment is a renal and cardiovascular food 14 in which the phosphorus content is limited to a standard phosphorus content suitable for the prevention or improvement of kidney disease and heart disease, and contains a renal function modifier and a cardiac function modifier.

[0105] The dog food product 10 of this embodiment, by combining the raw materials as described in (h) above, can achieve a nutritional balance suitable for kidney disease and heart disease while also exhibiting effects that improve kidney and heart function.

[0106] (i) The dog food product 10 of this embodiment has a phosphorus content of 400 mg / 100 g or less.

[0107] The dog food product 10 of this embodiment can more effectively prevent or improve kidney disease and heart disease by specifically defining the phosphorus content as described in (i) above.

[0108] The dog food product 10 of this embodiment has the configuration described in (i) above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The phosphorus content can also be set to a more appropriate range depending on the pet's symptoms and age.

[0109] (j) The dog food product 10 of this embodiment contains fish oil and chitosan as kidney function modifying ingredients.

[0110] The dog food product 10 of this embodiment can more effectively improve kidney function by specifically defining the kidney function regulating components as described in (j) above.

[0111] Although the dog food product 10 of this embodiment has the configuration described in (j) above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Other kidney function improving ingredients can also be used as ingredients that improve kidney function.

[0112] (k) The dog food product 10 of this embodiment contains fish oil, chitosan, and L-carnitine as cardiac function regulating ingredients.

[0113] The dog food product 10 of this embodiment can more effectively improve cardiac function by specifically defining the cardiac function regulating components as described in (k) above.

[0114] Although the dog food product 10 of this embodiment has the configuration described in (k) above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Other cardiac function improving ingredients can also be used as components that improve cardiac function.

[0115] (l) The sales system 30 of this embodiment includes multiple types of disease-specific retort foods, which are manufactured by heat sterilization at a predetermined sterilization standard temperature or higher that is suitable for sterilizing pathogenic microorganisms and enabling long-term storage, and displays product information classified by disease, and is equipped with a filtering function unit 34 for selecting products based on ingredients that require intake restrictions.

[0116] By configuring the sales system 30 of this embodiment as described in (l) above, it is possible to provide products tailored to various diseases in a safe, long-term storage state, while also enabling customers to select appropriate products according to their needs.

[0117] (m) The sales system 30 of this embodiment has a heat sterilization temperature of 110 to 130°C.

[0118] The sales system 30 of this embodiment can more reliably achieve sterilization of pathogenic microorganisms and long-term storage by specifically defining the heat sterilization temperature as described in (m) above.

[0119] The sales system 30 of this embodiment is equipped with the configuration described in (m) above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is also possible to achieve a more effective sterilization process by combining, for example, temperature and pressure as heat sterilization conditions.

[0120] (n) In this embodiment, the sales system 30 has a filtering function unit 34 that enables selection based on allergens.

[0121] The sales system 30 of this embodiment, by specifically defining the filtering function unit 34 as described in (n) above, allows for safer product selection even for pets with allergies.

[0122] The sales system 30 of this embodiment is equipped with the configuration described in (n) above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. It is also possible to add filtering functions, for example, filtering based on calorie content or nutritional balance.

[0123] (o) The sales system 30 of this embodiment allows the user to select the purchase quantity from a plurality of pre-set meal units using the purchase quantity selection unit 36.

[0124] The sales system 30 of this embodiment has a purchase quantity selection unit 36 ​​as described in (o) above, which allows for the selection of an appropriate purchase quantity according to the pet's size and food intake.

[0125] The sales system 30 of this embodiment is equipped with the configuration described in (o) above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As a method for selecting the purchase quantity, for example, it is also possible to allow customers to specify any quantity or to select it in combination with the regular delivery interval.

[0126] (p) The sales system 30 of this embodiment proposes a combination of recommended products according to the selected disease.

[0127] The sales system 30 of this embodiment, having a product suggestion function as described in (p) above, can provide customers with a more appropriate combination of products.

[0128] The sales system 30 of this embodiment is equipped with the configuration described in (p) above, but the present invention is not limited thereto. As a product suggestion function, it is also possible to make suggestions according to the health condition and age of the pet, or to make suggestions that take seasonal factors into account.

[0129] As described above, the dog food product manufacturing method, the dog food product 10, and the sales system 30 of this embodiment can achieve superior effects that could not be achieved with prior art. Furthermore, the components (a) to (p) above can be combined in any way. In particular, by combining the dog food product 10 manufactured by the dog food product manufacturing method with the sales system 30, it is possible to appropriately provide customers with a highly nutritious product.

[0130] ≪Variations≫ Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and the following modifications can also be adopted.

[0131] Regarding the temperature conditions in the manufacturing process of the dog food product 10, the above embodiment describes an example in which the drying process is carried out at 60-70°C, but it is not limited to this. Depending on the type and proportion of raw materials, an appropriate temperature can be selected within the range of 50-80°C.

[0132] Regarding the mixing order of the raw materials, the above embodiment shows an example where the powdered raw materials are mixed first, followed by the special raw materials, but it is not limited to this. Depending on the characteristics of the raw materials, for example, a method can be adopted in which the special raw materials are mixed first, followed by the powdered raw materials.

[0133] Regarding raw materials, it is possible to select materials that take regional characteristics into consideration. This makes it possible to manufacture products with equivalent functionality while utilizing raw materials that are readily available locally.

[0134] Regarding the degree of compression in the compression process, it is possible to set a degree of compression that takes into account not only digestibility and absorption, but also ease of chewing. Furthermore, it is possible to manufacture products with multiple degrees of compression depending on the pet's age and dental condition.

[0135] Regarding the product shape, while a granular form was exemplified in the above embodiment, it is not limited to this. Special shapes such as bone or heart shapes can be adopted to enhance the palatability for pets.

[0136] Furthermore, while the above embodiment illustrates temperature conditions for the heat sterilization process of retort food, it is not limited to these. By combining pressure conditions, a more effective sterilization process can be achieved.

[0137] While the above embodiment assumes storage at room temperature, the product is not limited to this. Products requiring refrigeration or freezing can be provided to enhance the effects of specific functional ingredients.

[0138] Regarding quality control in the manufacturing process, automatic monitoring functions for temperature, pressure, moisture content, etc., using sensors at each stage can be added. This allows for the production of products with more consistent quality.

[0139] In the above embodiment, the digestive system food 12 and the renal and cardiovascular food 14 are exemplified as being in a dried form, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. Similar raw material composition and manufacturing method concepts can be applied to semi-fresh or paste-type products.

[0140] Furthermore, while barley, oatmeal, brown rice, and sweet potato were given as examples of dietary fiber-containing ingredients in the above embodiments, the invention is not limited to these. Other raw materials rich in dietary fiber, such as pumpkin, carrot, and beet pulp, can be used.

[0141] Regarding the intestinal environment regulating components, the above embodiment exemplifies lactic acid bacteria, yeast fermentation extract, Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, and Bacillus subtilis, but is not limited to these. Other probiotic and prebiotic components can be used.

[0142] Furthermore, regarding the restriction of phosphorus content in the renal and cardiovascular food 14, while a numerical range was provided as an example in the above embodiment, it is not limited to this. The phosphorus content can be adjusted more precisely according to the symptoms and age of individual pets.

[0143] For digestive system foods 12 and renal / cardiosystem foods 14, variations can be added to suit age and activity level. For example, products can be offered for different age groups, such as puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs, or for different activity levels, such as indoor dogs and highly active dogs.

[0144] In the above embodiment, the sales system 30 is exemplified by three courses: 10 meals, 16 meals, and 24 meals, but it is not limited to these. More precise meal units can be set according to the pet's size and eating habits.

[0145] Furthermore, the sales system 30 can be enhanced with an individual counseling function provided by veterinarians and animal nutritionists. This allows for more appropriate product selection and dietary guidance.

[0146] Regarding the filtering function, in addition to filtering by allergens, filtering by calorie content and nutritional balance can be added. This allows for product selection based on more detailed criteria.

[0147] Regarding the packaging form of retort food, pouch packaging was used as an example in the above embodiment, but it is not limited to this. Tray-type containers or canned packaging can also be used.

[0148] Furthermore, pet health management functions can be added to the sales system 30. For example, functions such as recording feeding amounts, monitoring weight trends, and monitoring health status can be provided. This will support more comprehensive pet health management.

[0149] The sales system 30 can incorporate seasonal factors into its product combination suggestion function. For example, it can suggest products with different nutritional balances for summer and winter.

[0150] Furthermore, the sales system 30 can be enhanced with a centralized management function for customers who own multiple pets. This allows for unified management of each pet's health status and diet.

[0151] The sales system 30 can be enhanced with an AI-powered product recommendation function. This will allow for the recommendation of more appropriate products based on past purchase history and health checkup data.

[0152] The filtering function in the sales system 30 can be enhanced to integrate with prescription information from veterinarians. This will allow the system to automatically select products that meet the nutritional standards recommended by veterinarians.

[0153] Regarding regular deliveries in the sales system 30, the above embodiment exemplified monthly deliveries, but it is not limited to this. Deliveries can be made every two weeks, or customers can choose their preferred delivery interval.

[0154] The sales system 30 can be enhanced with a function to integrate sales with other household pet supplies (dishes, toys, etc.). This will enable the provision of comprehensive care related to food. [Examples]

[0155] The following describes in detail embodiments of the present invention.

[0156] As a specific example of the digestive system food 12, horse meat, fish meat, and pork liver were used as raw materials, and barley, oatmeal, brown rice, sweet potato, and breadcrumbs were used as dietary fiber components. In addition, fish meal, coconut powder, fermented soybeans, vegetable oil (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil), seaweed, and calcium powder were added. Furthermore, L-carnitine, K-11, L-lysine, DL-methionine, lactic acid bacteria, yeast fermentation extract, koji mold fermentation extract, and Bacillus subtilis were added as functional ingredients.

[0157] The digestive system food 12 had a composition of 24% or more protein, 5% or more fat, 5% or less crude fiber, 6% or less ash, 10% or less moisture, and 290 kcal / 100g energy. It also had a composition of 500 mg / 100g phosphorus, 0.3% / 100g sodium, and 1.0% / 100g potassium.

[0158] As a specific example of the formulation of the 14 kidney and heart-related foods, chicken meat and chicken liver were used as raw materials, along with fermented soybeans, barley, oatmeal, sweet potatoes, corn protein, breadcrumbs, brown rice, and fish meal. In addition, fish oil, vegetable oil (rapeseed oil, sunflower oil), seaweed, and calcium powder were included. Furthermore, chitosan, L-carnitine, K-11, L-lysine, DL-methionine, oligosaccharides, lactic acid bacteria, yeast fermentation extract, koji mold fermentation extract, and Bacillus subtilis were included as functional ingredients.

[0159] This kidney and cardiovascular food 14 had a composition of 20% or more protein, 12% or more fat, 5% or less crude fiber, 6% or less ash, 10% or less moisture, and 340 kcal / 100g energy. It also had a composition of 360 mg / 100g phosphorus, 0.1% / 100g sodium, and 0.9% / 100g potassium.

[0160] As a specific example of the manufacturing method, raw materials were frozen and stored, and only the amount needed was thawed and used. In the grinding process, the bones were ground together to reduce the amount of additives. In the mixing process, powdered raw materials such as fish meal and wheat were mixed first, and then special ingredients such as lactic acid bacteria and calcium were added to suppress variations in taste.

[0161] In the drying process, the material was dried for about half a day under an ambient temperature of 60-70°C with a fan. Drying was carried out in a dark room away from direct sunlight to suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals.

[0162] As a concrete example of sales system 30, five types of retort foods were prepared: for seniors, low-fat, kidney disease, diabetes, and urinary tract stones. The retort foods were manufactured using high-temperature sterilization at 118-120°C and packaged in pouches. This enabled long-term storage with a shelf life of one year.

[0163] In addition to classifying products by disease, the service now allows filtering by ingredients that cause allergies, such as pork and wheat. Furthermore, three purchase options are available: 10, 16, and 24 meals, with monthly regular deliveries.

[0164] The present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the embodiments, etc. above, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention. The components of each embodiment and modification described above can be arbitrarily selected and combined. Furthermore, any component of each embodiment and modification can be arbitrarily combined with any component described in the means for solving the problem, the form for carrying out the invention, etc., or a component that embodies any component described in the means for solving the problem, the form for carrying out the invention, etc. The present application also intends to obtain rights in this application or in divisional applications, amendment applications, etc. based on this application. [Industrial applicability]

[0165] The present invention can be suitably used as a method for manufacturing dog food products, dog food products, and a sales system. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0166] 10: Dog food products 12:Digestive food 14: Kidney and heart foods 30: Sales System 34: Filtering function unit 36: Purchase Quantity Selection Section

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing dog food products, The grinding process involves crushing the raw materials, A mixing step of mixing functional ingredients with the pulverized raw materials, A step of compressing the mixture obtained in the mixing step at a temperature of 100°C or less, comprising a compression step in which the mixture is compressed to a degree of compression less than or equal to a standard degree of compression set based on the degree of digestion and absorption upon ingestion, A drying step in which the compressed mixture is dried with air blowing, A method for manufacturing a dog food product characterized by containing [the specified ingredient].

2. The method for producing a dog food product according to claim 1, characterized in that the drying step is carried out within a temperature range that can suppress the denaturation of vitamins and minerals.

3. The method for producing dog food products according to claim 2, characterized in that the drying step is carried out under an ambient temperature of 50 to 80°C.

4. Dog food products for digestive system disorders and weight management, It contains horse meat as a source of animal protein, Dietary fiber-containing ingredients, Fat metabolism regulating components for maintaining or promoting fat metabolism, Intestinal environment regulating components to promote the maintenance or improvement of the intestinal environment, A dog food product characterized by containing the following:

5. The dog food product according to claim 4, characterized in that the intestinal environment adjusting component includes at least one selected from the group consisting of lactic acid bacteria, yeast fermentation extract, koji mold fermentation extract, and Bacillus subtilis.

6. The dog food product according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the dietary fiber-containing component includes at least one selected from the group consisting of barley, oatmeal, brown rice, and sweet potato.

7. The dog food product according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that it contains L-carnitine as the fat metabolism regulating component.

8. Dog food products for kidney disease and heart disease, The phosphorus content is restricted to be below the standard phosphorus content suitable for the prevention or improvement of kidney and heart disease. Renal function modifying components to promote the maintenance or improvement of renal function, Cardiac function modifier components to promote the maintenance or improvement of cardiac function, A dog food product characterized by containing the following:

9. The dog food product according to claim 8, characterized in that the phosphorus content is 400 mg / 100 g or less.

10. The dog food product according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that it contains fish oil and chitosan as the aforementioned kidney function improving ingredients.

11. The dog food product according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that it contains fish oil, chitosan, and L-carnitine as the cardiac function regulating components.

12. Includes multiple types of disease-specific retort foods, The aforementioned retort food is manufactured by heat sterilization at a predetermined sterilization standard temperature or higher, which is suitable for sterilizing pathogenic microorganisms and enabling long-term storage. Product information is displayed categorized by disease. A sales system equipped with a filtering function for selecting products based on ingredients that require dietary restrictions.

13. The sales system according to claim 12, characterized in that the temperature of the heat sterilization is 110 to 130°C.

14. The sales system according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the filtering function enables selection based on allergens.

15. The sales system according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the purchase quantity can be selected from a set of multiple meal units.

16. The sales system according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that it suggests a combination of products recommended according to the selected disease.

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