Episode Details

In this episode of The Pet Food Science Podcast Show, Marcelo da Costa, a technical and commercial consultant, shares his insights into the captivating science behind pet food palatability. With over 20 years of expertise, Marcelo breaks down the importance of taste testing, ingredient quality, and cutting-edge advancements like microbiota studies in making pet food more appealing. Discover how taste and nutrition come together to create balanced diets for pets. Don’t miss this exciting conversation about the latest innovations in pet food science—available now on all major platforms!

"Palatability is about creating a balance between nutrition and taste to ensure pets consume food that supports their overall health."

Meet the guest: Marcelo da Costa holds a degree in Food Engineering from UNICAMP and an MBA in Marketing/Sales from ESPM. With over 20 years of experience in the ingredients sector, Marcelo has worked at Prozyn, Danisco, and AFB International, where he advanced to LATAM Director. Currently, Marcelo is currently a technical and commercial consultant.

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:22) Introduction
• (03:42) Palatability science
• (13:16) Taste differences
• (26:12) Yeast benefits
• (34:34) Microbiota & health
• (37:23) Pet food future
• (39:00) Final Questions

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