Tag: fish meal
DHA fatty acid promotes fillet quality
Scientists from Nofima have now shown that the omega-3 fatty acid DHA inhibits the synthesis of the pigment melanin, which produces unwanted dark spots...
Global status of shrimp feed additives and future perspectives in India
Feed additives are generally substances added in feed in smaller quantities (0.1-2%) to improve the quality of the feed. The single nutrient will not be able to provide all the adequate nutrients to the shrimp. Hence the mixture of ingredients is used in shrimp feed formulation. Additives offer benefits to the quality of feed and improve the feed intake, stability, and better shrimp growth.
Evonik expands NIR services for feed raw materials and feeds
With the implementation of the ISO 12099 standard for near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR), updated and expanded calibrations for feed raw materials and feeds, along with new functionalities in AMINONIR® Portable, Evonik now offers its customers in the feed industry an even more comprehensive service.
Evonik and Vland develop product for shrimp farming
Evonik and Qingdao Vland Biotech Group have developed product to improve water quality in aquaculture for shrimp. The companies are planning to launch the new product in China.
Insect-fed salmon and trout pass the test of taste with flying colours!
As part of developing insect-fed value chains in aquaculture, InnovaFeed and its partners have conducted in-depth research on the impact of including insect protein in salmonids feed on the end product quality and taste. Expertly trained taste testers have evaluated salmon/trout fillets in comparative trials. In research, no experts were able to organoleptically differentiate insect-fed salmon or trout from traditionally-fed counterparts.
The Shining Star of the Sector:FISH FARMING AND TRENDS
Aquaculture is described as the fastest-growing area of animal food production. Especially the increase in the world population and the demand for healthy nutrition are the main factors in this growth.
