Frequently Asked Questions
What are Maltento's main products and who are their target customers?
Maltento’s product portfolio includes high-performance palatants and sustainable feed ingredients. The palatant range features LivaPal™ (a traditional liver palatant), HybridPal™ (an insect + liver blend), and SoloPal™ (a hypoallergenic, insect-only palatant). The feed solutions include NutriLarva™ Meal, NutriLarva™ Oil, Whole Dried Larvae (WDL), and a specialised aquaculture additive called Aquadigest. Maltento serves the global pet food and animal feed industries, with solutions designed for dogs, cats, fish, poultry, and pigs.
How does Maltento's product perform against competitors?
Maltento’s palatants have demonstrated strong palatability through independent kennel trials in both South Africa and the USA. LivaPal™ has shown higher overall intake compared to competing products. The aquaculture range has also shown positive trial results, including reduced mortality and increased feed response.
What are palatants and why are they so important in pet food?
Palatants are a key ingredient in pet food. They are a flavour coating applied at low inclusion rates to enhance aroma, taste, and overall acceptance. This is beneficial for pets, as a palatable food influences a dog’s willingness to eat, which directly impacts its overall nutrition and health. Maltento’s products have also been shown to deliver additional health benefits, such as improved skin and coat health in dogs and support for gut and immune health in fish.
Are Maltento's products compliant with international regulations?
Yes. Maltento is committed to upholding high standards of quality and ensuring full regulatory compliance. The company’s modern production plant is EU and US-approved, with operations that are fully traceable and aligned with global regulatory standards.
How does Maltento ensure a reliable supply of ingredients and where are you located?
Maltento provides a secure and scalable supply of ingredients through its EU/US-approved facility, which has the capacity to expand to meet demand. The company controls the full lifecycle of the insect in-house, from breeding to processing, and works with strategic logistics partners in Europe, the UK, and the USA. Its facility is based in Cape Town, South Africa, with products supplied locally and to growing customer bases in the USA and Europe.
What is the role of Maltento's Applications Lab?
Maltento’s in-house Applications Lab is central to the company’s innovation. It supports partners by offering rapid formulation support, white-label solutions, and bespoke product co-development, enabling unique animal nutrition concepts to be brought to market quickly and effectively.
What problem is Maltento solving, and how does it contribute to a healthier planet?
Maltento is tackling the global demand for quality animal feed ingredients, which is placing unsustainable pressure on natural resources. As a nature-based biotechnology company, it uses the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) to upcycle low-value agro-waste into high-value functional ingredients. This circular process transforms waste into nutrient-rich products, reducing pollution and reliance on traditional protein sources such as fishmeal and soy. Maltento is a purpose-driven business aligned with 8 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By converting waste into value, the company reduces pressure on fish stocks and arable land, lowers carbon emissions, and fosters a more sustainable and circular food system.