Japanese scientists study mushrooms as an alternative protein source for aquafeeds

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 ...