The present application relates to a chunky product suitable for mixing in or as the sole component of animal food compositions, which comprises, in percent by weight based on the total weight of the chunky product: meat and/or animal by-products 10-55% by weight, further proteins 5-50% by weight, at least one water-binding component 0.5-15% by weight, optionally added water 10-30% by weight, wherein the chunky product comprises at least one phase in which all the proteins are present in substantially denatured form.
