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The Future of Pet Nutrition with Smart Proteins and Sustainable Solutions with Samyak Baid EP6
May 30, 2023
Samyak Baid, co-founder of Pawsible Foods, discusses the role of sustainable food systems in the pet nutrition industry. They explore the uses of mycelium in food production, address misconceptions about smart protein, and talk about addressing pet nutrition in India. Samyak also shares experiences at NUS College and emphasizes the importance of mentors and grants for entrepreneurs.
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- Possible Foods aims to revolutionize the pet nutrition industry by using mycelium to create sustainable and nutritious alternatives to traditional pet food, addressing the issues of low-quality meat and harmful substances.
- Smart proteins, such as those developed by Possible Foods, are safe and undergo rigorous safety standards; consumers should make decisions based on facts and ingredient labels rather than biased information spread by the traditional livestock industry.
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Possible Foods: Revolutionizing Pet Nutrition with Mycelium-based Smart Protein Products
Possible Foods, founded by Samya Baid, aims to change the pet nutrition industry by using mycelium to create meat-like alternatives for pet food. The company's vision is to provide sustainable and nutritious options for pets, addressing the issues of traditional pet nutrition that contains low-quality meat and harmful substances. By utilizing the texturist properties and meat-like aroma of mycelium, Possible Foods aims to offer a cleaner and meatier alternative to existing plant-based solutions. They are focused on developing a nutritional topper that can be added to home-cooked pet food, improving both the nutrition and palatability for dogs. The company emphasizes the importance of creating a sustainable food system for pets, as traditional pet nutrition contributes to carbon emissions and is detrimental to both pets and the environment. Possible Foods has received support from mentors in the alternative protein industry and received a grant from NUS, furthering their mission to revolutionize pet nutrition.
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