Agri-Food Innovation
Formulation and Optimisation of Fish (O. niloticus) Feed from Food Waste Protein Waste
An aquafeed formulation has been developed utilising food waste ingredients, specifically targeting tilapia (O. niloticus) farming.
Technology overview
An aquafeed formulation has been developed utilising food waste ingredients, specifically targeting tilapia (O. niloticus) farming. This innovative approach addresses two critical challenges: the rising costs of conventional aquafeed and the growing food waste problem. The feed incorporates soy press cake from soy sauce manufacturing, fish processing waste and bread waste into aquaculture feed, thereby transforming these waste products into valuable feed ingredients. This solution aims to reduce feed costs while maintaining optimal fish growth performance, supporting both sustainable aquaculture and waste reduction initiatives.
Technology features
Low-shear mixing, fermentation, spheronisation and pelletisation
Designed specifically for the nutritional requirements of tilapia
Incorporates essential nutrients
Produces water-stable sinking pellets
Enhanced physical stability and controlled nutrient leaching properties
Rigorous quality control, including physical and nutritional profiling
Potential applications
Commercial tilapia farms
Aquafeed manufacturers
Food waste management companies
Urban farming Operations
Research institutions
Regional small-scale fish farmers
Benefits
Accelerates the R&D cycle
Reduces feed costs through the utilisation of low-cost waste ingredients
Supports circular economy
Nutritionally complete feed specifically formulated for tilapia
Contributes to meeting sustainable certification standards like Aquaculture Stewardship Council or Best Aquaculture Practices
Commercialisation
This technology is available for licensing and technology transfer.
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