Characterization of the nutritional quality of amaranth leaf protein concentrates and suitability of fish meal replacement in Nile tilapia feeds

Characterization of the nutritional quality of amaranth leaf protein concentrates and suitability of fish meal replacement in Nile tilapia feeds

A number of leafy vegetables, their protein concentrates and hydrolasates are under evaluation as alternative protein ingredients to fish meal (FM) in aquafeeds. This study evaluated the nutritional characteristics and suitability of replacing FM with the amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus) leaf protein...

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Main Authors: Charles C. Ngugi, Elijah Oyoo-Okoth, Julius O. Manyala, Kevin Fitzsimmons, Ann Kimotho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-02-01
Series:Aquaculture Reports
Subjects:
Amaranth
Leaf protein concentrate
Oreochromis niloticus
Plant proteins
Feeds
Substitution effects
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352513416301168

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