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gelatinize

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ge·lat·i·nize (j-ltn-z, jl-tn-z)
v.
1. To convert into gelatin.
2. To become gelatinous.

gelatinize [jĕ-lat´ĭ-nīz]
1. to convert into gelatin.
2. to become converted into gelatin.

gelatinize
to convert into a jelly, or to become converted into gelatin. Feed grains are said to be gelatinized when they are treated by a combination of moisture, heat and pressure so as to rupture their starch granules.


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jpg Also consider that virtually all so-called complete pet foods are vigorously heat processed to gelatinize the unnatural starch components (making them "digestible" – meaning more easily converted to glucose) and to extend shelf-life by sterilization.
With continued swelling and hydration, the granule eventually loses its crystallinity and will begin to gelatinize at a critical heating temperature.
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