The Pet Food Science Podcast Show - Dr. Leticia Pacheco: Single Cell Protein in Pet Food | Ep. 143

In this episode, Dr. Leticia Pacheco, Technical and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Biorigin, explains how yeast-based single-cell proteins are reshaping pet food nutrition. She discusses nutritional quality, digestibility, safety considerations, functional benefits, and environmental advantages compared to traditional animal proteins. Dr. Pacheco highlights sustainability, formulation challenges, and future adoption in pet food systems. Learn practical insights for science-driven pet nutrition strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:

• Single-cell proteins
• Yeast protein quality
• Digestibility and safety
• Functional nutrition benefits
• Sustainability advantages

Meet the guest:

Dr. Leticia Pacheco graduated in Animal Science from UNESP Jaboticabal and earned her master's and doctorate in Monogastric Nutrition. Her work focuses on poultry, canine, and feline nutrition, protein metabolism, and yeast-based ingredients for functional pet food applications. She is a Technical and Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Biorigin and a postdoctoral researcher under Professor Aulus Carciofi.

Listen to The Pet Food Science Podcast Show with Dr. Leticia Pacheco on all major platforms.

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