Author name: Dominique Corlay

MAJOR DIFFERENCES between SYNTHETIC ASTAXANTHIN AND NATURAL CAROTENOIDS

Salmon and trout consumers expect their products to feature a nice and vibrant red pink color. But truth in labelling matters. So as transparency. The derived petro-chemical additive called synthetic astaxanthin, still used by part of the industry, is not the one salmon and trout shoppers expect to get. It’s wrong to state this artificial […]

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Synthetic astaxanthin in salmon and trout: Time for a change

One of the most sensitive questions from consumers is how farmed salmon or trout get their color? Since fishes cannot synthesize their own color, they must get it from their diets. Carotenoids, in particular astaxanthin, powerful antioxidant for all living animals, are added into the feed and give the symbolic and unique red-fleshed color, sign

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The BLUE FISH FACTORY solution: a sustainable FISH PROTEIN HYDROLYSATE for aquafeeds and petfood

There is no doubt the aquafeed industry needs to do “more and better” in terms of sustainable use of marine ingredients. Outside price volatility, the sector is facing several major challenges when sourcing marine ingredients: extreme variability in the quality of fish meals; safety concerns with high levels of contaminants (heavy metals, microplastics…); sustainability issues

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Panaferd-AX – natural pigment for shrimp: color and health !

Carotenoids are well known for their nutritional benefits. First as a strong color enhancer but also as a powerful antioxidant and nutriment involved in various major physiological functions such as reproduction, vision, skin protection… You will find a new paper published in Aquaculture Research, confirming the benefits of the natural pigment Panaferd-AX. This study reveals

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Insect meal

INSECT: A NEW TECH BUBBLE OR A FUTURE INDUSTRY ?

The aquafeed industry begs for new ingredients to sustain the growing demand. Insect new born sector is willing to be a new candidate. Initially, these start-up companies were targeting the food market, presenting insects as “the food of the future” (Van Huis et al., 2013- FAO), which could ensure the world food security. Few years

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Cold or Hot? Negative impact of processing conditions on ingredients and feed quality

Various studies have confirmed the effects of the processing conditions on both ingredients and aquafeed quality. Temperature represents without any doubt one of the main factors affecting the nutriment availability and digestibility. Most of the raw protein sources are denatured during heat cooking process, which reduces amino acid and peptide use. Fish larvae are extremely

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SCOTTISH SALMON: Pioneer of the natural color

Over the world, the Scottish salmon is known for its premium quality and highest standards. It has been awarded EU PGI (Protected Geographical Indications) status, marking its quality and distinctive origins. It was also one of the earliest international food products to be awarded the coveted French “Label Rouge” designation for its outstanding superior taste,

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