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Neptune Fish Concentrate®

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Neptune Fish Concentrate® is used in the aquaculture industry as a conNeptune Fish Solubles- Omega Proteinsistent, quality controlled, condensed attractant that is dependable in both its nutrient makeup and availability throughout the year. Neptune Fish Concentrate® is composed of low molecular weight water soluble compounds including free amino acids, peptides and nucleotides. Its strong fish odor and flavor as well as its high level of crude protein in the form of amino acids and peptides, are desired in a number of aquaculture feeds.

Ingredient Name: Fish Protein Concentrate

Functions: Protein Source

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived

Protein Content: 28.0 - 28.0 %

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Features & Benefits

The OMEGA Advantage
  • Vertically integrated producer controlling every step of the production process—ensuring product integrity, consistent quality and complete traceability
  • Certified sustainable by Friend of the Sea; Awarded the 2009 Friend of the Sea Award
  • Manufactured under a HACCP and GMP process; regularly inspected by the U.S. FDA and the National Marine Fisheries Service
  • Certified by AFIA as a Safe Feed Safe Food Facility

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

Aquaculture

  • Neptune Fish Concentrate® can provide benefits in aquaculture production including use as an attractant, as a fertilizer in grow-out ponds to help feed plankton and in improving pellet quality. Used typically at a 3-5% inclusion rate in both finfish and shrimp diets, Neptune Fish Concentrate® may improves attractability and consumption.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Typical fat level6-10%
pH Value3.8
Crude Protein28
Fat15
Moisture Content45
Ash Content7
TVN0.27
Aluminum (Micro and Macro)332.7ppm
Barium (Micro and Macro)4.3ppm
Boron (Micro and Macro)max. 4.00ppm
Calcium Content (Micro and Macro)418ppm
Chromium Content (Micro and Macro)max. 4.00ppm
Copper Content (Micro and Macro)3.2ppm
Iron Content (Micro and Macro)383.9ppm
Magnesium Content (Micro and Macro)937.9ppm
Manganese Content (Micro and Macro)9ppm
Phosphorus (Micro and Macro)6456.7ppm
Potassium (Micro and Macro)15077.8ppm
Selenium (Micro and Macro)1.9ppm
Sodium (Micro and Macro)10048.9ppm
Strontium Content (Micro and Macro)2.2ppm
Zinc Content (Micro and Macro)17.4ppm
Biotin Vitamins0.1mg/lb
Choline Vitamins1537.3mg/lb
Folic Acid Vitamins0.1mg/lb
Niacin Vitamins78.4mg/lb
Pantothenic Acid Vitamins16.1mg/lb
Thiamine (B1) Vitamins2.3mg/lb
Riboflavin (B2) Vitamins5.7mg/lb
Pyridoxine (B6) Vitamins5.3mg/lb
Cyanocobolamine (B12) Vitamins0.2mg/lb
a-Tocopherol (IU/#) Vitamins242.7mg/lb
Typical Amino Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aspartic Acid1.71
Threonine Content0.66
Serine Content0.78
Glutamic Acid2.72
Proline Content1.43
Glycine Content2.75
Alanine Content1.87
Cystine0.11
Valine Content0.8
Methionine Content0.46
Isoleucine Content0.58
Leucine Content1.25
Tyrosine Content0.33
Phenylalanine Content0.65
Histidine Content0.66
Lysine Content1.45
Arginine Content1.27
Tryptophan Content0.07
Taurine Content0.84

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Conveyance
  • Domestic: Bulk, rail, totes
  • Export: Bulk, totes