ARTICLE FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2023 73 Aquaculture is the burgeoning and improvident food production sector globally. While aquaculture nutrition remains essential to its success, a noticeable deviation is occurring from the traditional approach that was looking forward to growth with greater emphasis on health. Disease prevention is vital for enhancing growth. Consequently, the aquafeed industry is taking up the concept of components in the feed that provide health benefits beyond mere nutrient provision. In recent years, nutraceuticals are gaining importance in the aquaculture sector. The term “Nutraceuticals” was coined from “Nutrition” and “Pharmaceutical” in 1989 by Stephen De Felice, Founder and Chairman of the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine (FIM), Crawford, New Jersey. The word nanotechnology is derived from the Latin nanus, meaning dwarf. Nanotechnology has a wide range of applications in aquaculture and could significantly help transform this industry. Between its current applications, we can find the detection and control of pathogens, water treatment, sterilization of ponds, and efficient delivery of nutrients and drugs. Nanotechnology is defined as the understanding and management of matter at the nanoscale. Typical nan- "Nanoparticles can be used as feed additives to improve livestock production. Minute micelles (nanocapsules) are used as carriers for essential oils, flavor, antioxidants, coenzyme Q10, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals to improve their bioavailability (Elamin, 2006). Encapsulating the nanoparticles of active ingredients (e.g., polyphenols, minerals, and micronutrients) protects them from oxidation and getting to the taste receptor site, thus reducing their undesirable off-tastes in the finished application." NANOTECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL TO UTILIZE THE NUTRACEUTICALS IN AQUAFEED Thangaraju Thiruvasagam, Ph.D. Research Scholar Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), India Dr. Amit Ranjan Assistant Professor Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU), India
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