What's the Best Kibble With Insect Protein, and Why?

Thanks to advances in science, numerous scientific studies have shown insect protein has a minimal impact in terms of food intolerances, and being an entirely novel, high-quality protein, it's proving to be a real success in both animal and human nutrition.

We all know insect-based cuisine is very widespread in Asian countries, but what you may not know is that even the European Union is already working on new laws to include it in this continent too. Its benefits are so many it's already started being introduced into animal feed, such as dog kibble.

What's the Best Kibble With Insect Protein?

We need to carefully check these ranges' labels to see whether they really contain insect protein and whether it's hydrolyzed, to ensure maximum absorption and use of all its nutrients.

In addition, we should also assess the rest of the kibble's ingredients, since it's no use adding a novel, high-quality protein like insect protein if we then add low-quality ingredients such as some cereals (corn, wheat, etc...) or other unhydrolyzed meats or fish.

That's why it's the combination of ingredients and the processes used to make the kibble that will tell us whether we're really looking at a super-premium kibble or not.

Why Feed My Dog a Kibble Based on Insect Protein?

Although it's true this type of kibble is aimed at dogs with food intolerances, since these are the best hypoallergenic kibbles out there, it's also true that any dog, with or without intolerances, can eat it.

Its ingredients' high quality alone should be reason enough to choose them, since we're feeding our dog well and that will have a very positive influence on its health. But in addition, this type of kibble greatly benefits the environment, since raising insect larvae has a minimal impact compared to raising livestock.

So not only are we feeding our dog well, we're also helping the environment, caring for the planet without a big impact on it.

Top Best Kibbles Based on Insect Protein

In first place we have Fish Gourmet: Insect Protein & White Fish by NFNatcane, a Spanish company that makes all its ranges in Spain. We've placed this range first for its composition and ingredient quality — its formula is very complete and balanced, as well as moderate in calories to prevent weight gain. Let's look at its ingredients in a bit more detail.

Fish Gourmet is made with hydrolyzed insect larvae (insect protein), a wide variety of hydrolyzed white fish (five white fish species, to be exact), sweet potato and potato (as a carb source), green-lipped mussel extract (natural chondroprotectants), botanicals such as inulin, and fruits. We loved that it's also grain-free.

In second place we have Yora nutritious insects, by the brand Yora. An English range that's gradually starting to be sold in Spain, also offering dog kibble made with insect protein. Let's look a bit more at its composition.

Nutritious Insects is made with insect larvae (insect protein), oats and potato (carb source), vegetables such as pumpkin and carrot, and botanicals such as algae. However, it also uses corn, a cereal used as filler, since it has low nutritional value in a dog's diet. Something that also makes this range not grain-free.

And in third place among the top best insect protein kibbles for dogs, we have Entoma natural pet food, a French range that also sells a range with insect protein. Let's look at what its formula contains.

Entoma natural pet food is made with insect protein, potato and sweet potato (carb source), pea starch (plant protein supplement), carrot, apple, and mango as fruits and vegetables, and nettle and spirulina as botanicals. However, its label doesn't specify whether the insects are hydrolyzed or not, so we can't confirm it.

Now that you know which are the leading ranges made with insect protein, choose the one you like and let your dog give its verdict — you'll see how much it loves it.