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scansteel ContiCooker texturized meat samples made from emulsion

Premium Cat Food – Chunks in Gravy

From Emulsion to Fibrous, Textured Chunks - in One Continuous Line

Premium cat foodÌýchunks live or dieÌýonÌýtexture. Pet parents want to see real meat fiber and structure in the bowl — not a uniform paste dressed up in gravy. Getting there has traditionally meant steam-based cooking systems that are hard to control precisely and even harder to run efficiently at scale.Ìý

TheÌýº£½ÇÂÛ̳steelÌýContiCookerÌýchanges that.Ìý

This advanced inline cooking system transforms raw emulsion into cooked, texturized, fibrous chunks through a continuous production flow — built specifically for manufacturers chasing super premium quality in chunks and gravy, and snack formats.

Options of premium chunks in gravy

What sets it apart:Ìý

  • A controlled heating system with precise temperature control — not the variability of traditional steam-based cookingÌý
  • Creates genuine texture and fiber structure in the finished product, not just a cooked massÌý
  • Works across all species, including functional protein, hybrid, and plant-based ingredientsÌý
  • Continuous production flowÌýthat’sÌýmore energy-efficient and cost-effective than batch or steam alternativesÌý
  • Consistent quality run afterÌýrun, thanks to tighter process controlÌý
ContiCooker process

Beyond chunks in gravy, the same platform supports texturized chunks, snack products, and plant-based formats — including dried and semi-moist snacks — giving manufacturers flexibility across multiple product lines from a single cooking technology. 

For producers competing in the super premium segment, this is the difference between a product that

looks premium and one that actually delivers the fiber, bite, and structure pet parents are paying for.

º£½ÇÂÛ̳ American is proud to serve as the exclusive North American distributor for º£½ÇÂÛ̳steel foodtech’s ContiCooker, bringing this advanced inline cooking technology to pet food manufacturers across the US and Canada.

scansteel and º£½ÇÂÛ̳ American logos as a partnership

Curious what the ContiCooker could do for your chunks-in-gravy or snack line? Let’s talk.

Recipe alternatives for ContiCooker applications for chunks in gravy