The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Laura Guarás: Alpha-Galactosidase In Poultry Nutrition | Ep. 147

In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Laura Guarás, RD&A Manager at Kerry, explains how alpha-galactosidase enzymes improve the nutritional value of soybean meal in poultry diets. She explores galactooligosaccharides, nutrient availability, multi-enzyme strategies, and advances in bioengineering that improve enzyme stability and performance in feed systems. Laura also highlights practical implications for feed efficiency and ingredient variability. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Alpha-galactosidase function
• Soybean oligosaccharide impact
• Multi-enzyme strategies
• Enzyme source differences
• Bioengineering innovations

Meet the guest:

Laura Guarás is an RD&A Manager at Kerry, specializing in enzyme innovation for human, pet, and animal nutrition. Her work focuses on enzymology, carbohydrate-degrading enzymes, and applied research that improves digestibility, functionality, and sustainability in feed systems. Laura collaborates with global teams to develop data-driven enzyme solutions that enhance feed performance and nutrient utilization in modern poultry nutrition systems. 

Learn more from Laura Guarás on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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