White paper on enhanced aquaculture performance through insect-based feed

High performance, low footprint is the holy grail of the aquafeed industry. This could now be achievable thanks to ProteinX insect protein from Protix. A trial undertaken by Aller Aqua, an industry leader in aquaculture feed production, in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and Norwegian salmon producer Austevoll Melaks AS, shows that ProteinX can not only improve the footprint of feed, there are also gains in terms of yields, fillet quality and taste.

Insect meal is already a proven raw material for the aquaculture industry and is one of the few insect species approved by the European Union for use as feed in aquaculture. The study results now establish black soldier fly larvae protein as a turnkey functional ingredient. Replacing soy protein concentrate with just a small amount of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) meal improved the organoleptic properties of Atlantic salmon fillets, while also increasing yields. It’s a win on every front.

Download the white paper for the full results of this study and get in touch to discuss how ProteinX can enhance your aquaculture business.