The animal nutrition industry is constantly evolving, with a growing demand for clean-label, functional, and highly specific diet formulations. To meet these needs, innovation and rigorous R&D are paramount. Maltento’s in-house applications lab is the cornerstone of our commitment to innovation. It is here that our team of experts works to unlock new functional benefits from our ingredients, providing our partners with cutting-edge solutions.
The lab is fully equipped to support our partners from concept to commercialisation, offering rapid formulation support, white-label solutions, and bespoke product co-development. This enables our clients to quickly bring unique animal nutrition concepts to life, from specialised palatants for sensitive-skin diets in dogs to functional ingredients that improve gut and immune health in fish. The lab’s work extends beyond simple product creation, focusing on analytical chemistry for nutrient profiling and small-batch testing to ensure consistent, high-quality results. By continuously investing in our R&D capabilities, we aim to be more than just a producer—we are a solution partner dedicated to developing next-generation animal nutrition through science.
For a customer with a new hypoallergenic food that isn’t proving palatable, our Applications Lab provides a clear path to a solution. The process begins with a sensory evaluation of the existing product. Our R&D team then uses this data to develop a custom palatant formulation, likely focusing on our insect-based SoloPal™ to maintain the hypoallergenic claim. We would then conduct pilot-scale testing in-house to verify the new formulation’s efficacy before preparing for larger-scale kennel trials to validate its performance. This collaborative process allows us to create tailor-made, high-performance solutions that address a client’s specific needs, ensuring their new product is a success in the market. Ultimately, the Applications Lab is the engine of our “solution partner” model. It allows us to work directly with clients to solve their most pressing formulation challenges. This collaborative approach not only speeds up the time-to-market for new products but also ensures that the final ingredient is a perfect fit for our client’s brand and their customers’ needs. By offering this level of dedicated service and scientific expertise, we build long-term partnerships and a reputation for being a trusted authority in the field of animal nutrition.
