Kelping the world, and making a meal of meal worms‪.‬ The Pet Nutrition Show, with Amanda and Dr Anna.

In this episode of The Pet Nutrition Show, Dr. Anna Sutton and Amanda Falconer interview special guest Benjamin Armenjon, the Managing Director of European seaweed product pioneers Oceanium.  Previously, the GM of Ynsect, the cutting edge insect producers, Benjamin shares insights on the nutritional advantages and sustainability of mealworms vs black soldier fly larvae, and then dives into the world of kelp. The episode highlights the importance of diverse, sustainable ingredients like kelp in pet food, focusing on the ecological benefits and innovative farming techniques. 
Anna also explains the science behind fibre bound phenolics, their benefits in pet diets, and differences from free antioxidants. Plus, don't miss Dr. Anna's gourmet food hack for pets using leftover prawns, green beans, and turmeric!
00:00 Welcome to the Pet Nutrition Show!
00:36 Diving Into Fiber Bound Phenolics
04:03 Introducing Benjamin Armenjon: From Insects to Kelp
04:26 Exploring the World of Mealworms
09:25 The Cutting-Edge of Insect Farming
12:19 The Sustainable Future of Kelp Farming
17:56 Kelp's Role in Pet Nutrition
22:27 Home Food Hacks with Dr. Anna
24:42 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward

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