DESENVOLVIMENTO DE BISCOITO VETERINÁRIO COM INSUMOS NATURAIS A BASE DE TENEBRIO

Abstract

Since Brazil is the second largest consumer of pet products in the world, the industry needs to develop products that meet consumer demand. One of the sectors where innovation is possible is in the food sector using alternative raw materials, an example of which is the use of products derived from a beetle called Tenebrio. Therefore, the objective of the project was to develop a veterinary food product from natural products extracted from Tenebrio larvae. The development of the formulation was carried out in four stages during the semester of the undergraduate course in Pharmacy. In this way, it was possible to identify the ingredients that could be used, ensuring that the product would be successful. Thus, the entire experimental procedure resulted in a protein biscuit based on alternative raw materials, and the tests performed were able to guarantee a pleasant coloration similar to those designed for the market, bringing a sustainable, profitable and innovative bias to its consumers. Although a viable prototype has been created, the tests performed for it are not sufficient, therefore, to guarantee the final product, even more analyses are necessary.