Xylitol-containing non-human foodstuff and method

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1996-12-19

1999-11-23

Pratt, Helen

Food or edible material: processes, compositions, and products

Surface coated, fluid encapsulated, laminated solid...

Sugar or carbohydrate containing

426548, 426805, A23L 1236, A23L 118

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059896043

ABSTRACT:
A pet foodstuff and treatment method for reducing the incidence of dental caries in non-human animals is provided. The treatment method includes orally administering the xylitol by allowing the pet to consume the xylitol containing foodstuff in an effective amount. The pet foodstuff is composed of an effective amount of xylitol and an edible pet food. The xylitol may be present as a coating or in bulk.

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