Episode Details

The pet food industry, ever-evolving, places growing emphasis on palatability science. This key element in pet food formulation critically influences pets' food appeal and their health and well-being. By ensuring palatable diets, the industry fosters adequate nutrient intake and strengthens the pet-owner bond. Reflecting a profound understanding of pet behavior and nutrition, this focus on palatability underscores the industry's commitment to enhancing pets' quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Senne explored palatability's nuances, the significance of taste for nutritional fulfillment, and the emerging trends in pet food flavoring.

"Palatability is crucial; it ensures pets are excited about their food, meeting nutritional needs and giving owners satisfaction."

What you’ll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:22) Introduction
• (03:51) Importance of palatability in pet food
• (06:01) Methods to measure palatability
• (07:35) Role of aroma in pet food preference
• (13:55) Differences in dog and cat palatability preferences
• (33:14) Future trends: plant-based palatants
• (42:53) The final questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Brandon Senne

Experience:

• Current: Technical Services Specialist at Kemin Industries

Background:

• Ph.D., Animal Nutrition (Oklahoma State University)
• M.Sc., Animal Nutrition (Kansas State University)

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* Kemin

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