ProteinX for aquaculture feed
Discover the power of ProteinX - a functional ingredient for high-performing feed.
ProteinX is a milled, partially physically defatted and dried insect protein meal derived from black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens). It’s a turnkey solution for salmonids and shrimp that can be seamlessly incorporated into feeds for carnivorous and omnivorous animals, offering particular benefits for juveniles and animals facing challenging environmental conditions. Suitable for offshore, inshore, and land-based aquaculture, ProteinX is a highest-quality ingredient for low-footprint feeds.
A turnkey solution for fewer downgrades
With the fishmeal shortage looming in 2028, ProteinX is a turnkey solution. ProteinX is a game-changing protein meal for aquaculture feed, offering exceptional functional properties. Thanks to its attractive balance of essential amino acids, fatty acids, and macro and micro minerals, it can promote the health and welfare of salmonids and shrimp. It can increase yield and improve fillet quality and taste with fewer downgrades while delivering genuine sustainability benefits. Seven key benefits make ProteinX an economically smart choice for feed manufacturers and farmers who care about yield, quality, taste, animal health, and environmental impact.
Good growth performance and increased yield
On-farm trials by Aller Aqua in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) have demonstrated that ProteinX is unique in its potential to improve fish yield, quality, and taste, as well as farmers’ profitability. Further setting us apart in the insect meal market, we have developed a Profits Calculator to demonstrate instantly how our insect meal can boost farmers' profits. Scroll down to explore more about the study results and the Profits Calculator!
Healthy
Insect ingredients such as ProteinX are emerging as a vital functional ingredient. ProteinX is rich in nutrients such as chitin, proteins and fatty acids that are scientifically proven to stimulate the immune system and promote multiple health benefits, such as inflammation suppression, stress resilience, improved mucosal barrier, wound healing and liver health. Such results are exclusively demonstrated and validated for ProteinX, setting it apart in the insect meal market.
Improved fillet quality and taste and fewer downgrades
ProteinX supports salmon farmers in achieving the sweet spot of superior fillet quality, mouthfeel and taste with improved profitability and fewer downgrades, according to the results of trials carried out by Aller Aqua in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). The Protix Profits Calculator (see below) brings these exclusive findings to life, allowing farmers to benefit from the exceptional outcomes that place ProteinX in a class of its own.
High in-vivo digestibility
ProteinX is a highly digestible protein meal for fish and crustaceans. Values are based on diet digestibility measurements in complete feeds containing ProteinX, ensuring the values reflect realistic farming conditions. ΣAA digestibility with ProteinX reaches 99.5% for tilapia and 98.9% for seabass, is around 93% for yellowtail kingfish and rainbow trout, and about 83.7% for shrimp. High digestibility is crucial, because it means more of the nutrients in the feed are absorbed rather than wasted, supporting better growth performance, feed efficiency and water quality.
Great palatability
ProteinX is rich in amino acids which are essential for growth and development. Since these nutrients also act as a natural appetite stimulant in aquatic species, ProteinX demonstrates high palatability and promotes good feeding activity.
Low footprint
ProteinX is proven to have a low environmental ‘fin-print’, as demonstrated in a Life Cycle Assessment by the German Institute of Food Technologies (Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik, DIL e.V.). There is a significant reduction in emissions, land and water use compared to soy protein concentrate or fish meal. Scroll down for the precise data and the white paper.
Versatile
ProteinX is versatile ingredient: it delivers proven positive effects in salmonids and shrimp, and in carnivorous and omnivorous species of all ages in offshore, inshore, and land-based aquaculture. It is of particular benefit for juveniles and animals facing challenging environmental conditions.
2.3% improved slaughter yield
Increase yield, quality and taste
ProteinX enhances the yield, quality, and taste of seafood, making it a valuable ingredient for aquaculture. This is confirmed in recent trials conducted by Aller Aqua in collaboration with the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and Norwegian salmon producer Austevoll Melaks AS. The studies show improvements in both slaughter yield of whole fish and fillet yield. Additionally, raw fillets exhibited enhanced firmness, reduced gaping, improved colour, and fewer dark melanin spots. Furthermore, the taste was superior.
Moreover, studies reveal an increasing number of health benefits associated with ProteinX. A recent study by the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) in Norway found that including ProteinX at up to 10% in the diet positively affects stress, mucosal barrier function, wound healing, and liver health in sea-grown salmon.
The effectiveness of ProteinX is derived from its unique composition. It offers a complete package of proteins with all essential amino acids in an attractive balance, along with lipids, minerals, and functional molecules like chitin that present ample opportunities for functional aquafeeds.
A low-footprint ingredient
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by the German Institute of Food Technologies (Deutsches Institut für Lebensmitteltechnik, DIL e.V.) confirms that ProteinX has a considerably lower environmental footprint compared with common alternatives.
28% less CO2 emissions
compared to fish meal per kg product
99% less land use
compared to pea protein per kg product
21% less water use
compared to soy protein concentrate per kg product
Profits Calculator for farmers
Calculate your profits and footprint with ProteinX
Splash into the profit potential of your aquaculture farm with Protix's fin-tastic Profits Calculator! Our cutting-edge tool is your ticket to exploring how ProteinX can boost your profits while shrinking your environmental footprint. Just input your farm size, salmon price, desired profit margins per kg, and see the positive impact on your bottom line and the environment.
Backed by scientific data from real-life trials, our calculator provides accurate insights into the benefits of adding ProteinX to your aquafeed.
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Safety and quality
Unleashing the highest quality and standards
Our products meet the highest requirements of Good Manufacturing Practice Plus (GMP+), SecureFeed, and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and fully comply with European feed legislation. We don't just meet these benchmarks – we strive to exceed them in our quest for exceptional quality.