Japanese scientists study mushrooms as an alternative protein source for aquafeeds

Published 2023년 8월 7일

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Japanese researchers are exploring alternative protein sources for aquaculture feed, such as mushrooms, due to rising costs, sustainability concerns, and supply chain issues related to traditional fishmeal. In addition to mushrooms, other options like insects, single-celled organisms, and citrus by-products are also being experimented with. Preliminary tests have shown positive results in feeding African catfish with mushroom-based pellets, and a trial in Japan found that substituting mushrooms for aquafeeds increased net income.
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Rising costs, sustainability concerns and supply chain issues surrounding traditional fishmeal have prompted some Japanese researchers to start developing alternative protein sources for aquaculture feed, including mushrooms. the Mushrooms aren't the only alternative protein that Japan is currently experimenting with, other options such as insects, single-celled organisms and citrus by-products are increasingly popular alternatives to traditional fishmeal, promoting sustainable farming and keeping fish resource health. the Malaysian scientists used mushrooms as the basic pellets to feed ...
Source: Foodmate

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