The present application relates to a chunky product suitable for mixing in or as the sole component of animal food compositions, which comprises, in per cent 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.
