The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Juan José Pascual: Tailored Protein for Poultry Nutrition - Part 2 | Ep. 174
Oct 15, 2026In Part 2 of this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Juan José Pascual introduces the SynFeed project and its goal of designing microbial-derived proteins to meet animal requirements. He explains how artificial intelligence, molecular biology, and hydrogen-oxidizing bacteria could support the production of fully digestible proteins, why fermentation scale remains the main barrier, and where these proteins may reach the market first. Listen now on all major platforms!
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What you'll learn:
- Designed protein systems
- Microbial fermentation
- European protein independence
- Commercial scaling
- Future feed markets
Meet the guest:
Dr. Juan José Pascual is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), in Spain, and Head of the Institute of Animal Science and Technology. His work spans animal nutrition, production, and teaching, supported by more than 30 years in monogastric nutrition. Learn more from Dr. Juan José Pascual on The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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