Insects as a Healthy Protein Source for Dog Food?

Naturfarm Schmaus is an amazing new food for your dog. You’ve probably never seen anything like it made with insect protein. A natural food made with only carefully selected ingredients, we think Naturfarm Schmaus will work wonders for your dog. But why is it made this way? What else is unusual about it? Let’s take a closer look at the Naturfarm Schmaus food: 

The importance of a balanced diet 

Bellfor recognises the importance of a varied, balanced diet for everyone, not least your furry friend. A rich and varied diet is vital if you want your pooch to stay fit and healthy, especially when choosing Small Breed Dog Food tailored to smaller dogs’ nutritional needs. That’s why Bellfor uses only high-quality raw materials at human grade.  

On top of this, Bellfor’s food contains no artificial preservatives or flavours and avoids all the foods that dogs are commonly allergic to, such as soy or wheat.  

So, what is in it? Well, Bellfor’s food contains a variety of nourishing ingredients. Lentils and coconut oil are among its constituents – as well as insects! 

Why insects? 

So, why do Bellfor use insects in Naturfarm Schmaus? Did you know that many insects are an excellent source of protein? Also called hermetia illucens, the black soldier flies that Bellfor use in this grain-free dry dog food with insects contain plenty of protein. This protein is highly biologically available for your dog, with a complex amino acid profile making Naturfarm Schmaus very easy for your dog to digest. 

Insects are also a good choice for dogs with health issues. For example, many dogs are allergic to beef or chicken. Thankfully, these dogs can digest the insect protein found in Bellfor’s Naturfarm Schmaus just fine!  

As well as this, there’s also the fact that insect farming takes up far fewer resources than the farming of most other protein sources. Being smaller than beef cattle and even poultry flocks, black soldier flies need much less space and food. They also produce zero emissions, don’t need much food, and don’t have a long lifespan. 

So, digestible, tasty, and doesn’t cost the earth? What more could you want!? 

What about carbohydrates? 

You may have noticed that Bellfor’s Naturfarm Schmaus food does not use typical carbohydrate sources. Naturfarm Schmaus is grain-free and doesn’t contain starchy potatoes, either. Instead, it uses tapioca and lentils as a carbohydrate source for your dog. Why is this? 

One reason is that dogs find tapioca and lentils easy to digest. These carbohydrates are also not likely to provoke allergies. But lentils are also highly nutritious. On top of providing your dog with extra plant protein, lentils contain vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, and more. 

Why coconut oil? 

Sure, getting a certain amount of energy from carbohydrates and protein is important. But what about fat? Your dog’s diet also needs fat that is low in saturates, but still full of energy, good quality, and flavour. That’s why Bellfor has chosen coconut oil. 

Coconut oil is an easily digestible oil, especially for dogs. It also contains a medium-chain fatty acid called lauric acid. This acid is thought to have antibacterial and antiviral properties. That’s why Bellfor thinks coconut acid is a great fat choice for your dog. 

Which dogs is Naturfarm Schmaus suitable for? 

The novel insect protein and unique ingredients in Naturfarm Schmaus make it a good food for many dogs. Hermetia illucens protein has very low allergenic potential for a dog. Naturfarm Schmaus is also grain-free. So, this makes the food a good choice for dogs who suffer from food intolerances or food allergies. Naturfarm Schmaus is also suitable for canines with  pancreatitis, gastritis, chronic inflammatory bowel disease, and kidney insufficiency.