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THE POWER OF INSECTS !

At Pongo, insect protein is the main ingredient in our kibble and we'll explain why!

Integrating insect protein into our animals' diets has many advantages; high nutritional values, a reduced ecological footprint compared to traditional meat farming in terms of energy and agricultural resources, reduced cruelty to animals, as well as a shorter life cycle.

With PONGO kibble, our goal is to take care of our animals by prioritizing their well-being and health.
We thus offer an alternative to traditional pet food that is more respectful of the environment and more beneficial for our animals.

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THE BLACK SOLDIER FLY

In our kibbles, we integrate the larvae of the black soldier fly, also called “Hermetia illucens” in order to replace meat as the main protein.

So yes, it's a rather curious name, but it's above all a great source of protein adapted to the carnivorous diet of our 4-legged friends. We'll explain everything to you!

These larvae are complete and rich in essential nutrients , such as proteins, essential amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, which aims to improve the nutritional quality of our kibble.

In addition, their breeding requires significantly fewer resources compared to traditional livestock or poultry breeding and constitutes an ethical and sustainable model.

INSECTS, A HIGH QUALITY ANIMAL PROTEIN

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NUTRITIONAL QUALITY

Insect protein is a high quality protein because it is complete , meaning it contains all the essential amino acids needed for the growth, development and optimal health of dogs and cats.

It poses no risk to their health and fits perfectly into their natural carnivorous diet .

It is also a superfood because of its high protein content of at least 55%.

Insects are a great source of energy due to their high lipid content, especially in the larval stages.

They are rich in good fats, vitamins B, B12 as well as minerals such as iron, zinc or calcium. Insect protein therefore offers all the nutritional contributions necessary for a balanced diet.

INSECTS, A VIABLE ANIMAL PROTEIN

SUSTAINABLE BREEDING

✓ Their production and breeding have a low environmental footprint , requiring fewer resources such as water, food or agricultural land.
✓ They are fed with unused vegetables and plants , insects thus contribute to the reduction of food waste.
✓ They have a short life cycle , which means they reproduce very quickly.
This allows for faster and less resource-intensive production.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

"Greenhouse gas emissions from livestock production account for about 18% of global human-caused emissions."

Opposite are compared the resources needed to produce 1kg of protein from insect, pig and beef farming:

Sources: Arnold van Huis ; Int.J.Environ.Res. Public Health 2022

A MORE ETHICAL ALTERNATIVE

➪ Choosing kibble made from insect protein helps reduce animal cruelty in farms and slaughterhouses.



ABOUT INSECTS

Breeding conditions

The installations installed are closer to their natural environment. They are smaller and controllable, allowing precise monitoring of the insects' well-being.

Shorter life cycle

Insects are used after 15 days (life expectancy: 50 days). In comparison: chickens are slaughtered at 35 days (life expectancy: + 6 years) and oxen between 18 months and 3 years (life expectancy: up to 20 years).

Since insects are higher in protein than chicken, for example, it will take on average half as many insects as chicken to meet a dog's daily needs.

Source: L214.com

DID YOU KNOW?

Bones, cartilage, feathers, hooves... so many animal by-products hidden behind the attractive chicken or fish fillets displayed on the packaging of most cheap kibbles.

That's why at PONGO, we care about the well-being and health of our animals by offering insects as a rich source of high-quality animal proteins and essential amino acids. This premium alternative is also much more environmentally friendly than producing kibble based on real pieces of meat and fish, which is harmful to the environment.

Discover our products now and be part of the change!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR INSECTS

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An environmentally friendly factory

Our choice fell on EntoGreen, a factory based in Portugal, near Lisbon, which we had the opportunity to visit.

EntoGreen is committed to the development of sustainable food solutions by focusing on the implementation of biomass-based technologies. Their objective is to valorize nutritional waste from the agri-food sector by reintegrating it into the value chain.

Leveraging innovative bioindustrial technology, Entogreen seeks to contribute to the sustainability of the agri-food sector by solving two major global problems: nutritional shortage and food waste.

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Breeding conditions

Adult flies are raised and live in ideal conditions that promote their reproduction and the production of large quantities of eggs. These eggs are then introduced into a plant-based food mixture specially designed by EntoGreen, allowing the optimal development of the larvae.

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Three phases are necessary

1. Thanks to the producers, our factory recovers non-valued plant products of controlled origin (olive pomace from the Mediterranean region). These products are used to feed the insects, which thus follow a completely vegetarian diet.

2. After a few days, the larvae have grown and digested all of the plants.

3. The larvae, rich in high-quality protein and good fats, are then processed into protein powder.