Shrimp Meal
Shrimp Meal
Shrimp meal is a valuable by-product of shrimp processing, including frozen and dried shrimp materials. It provides a high-protein feed source rich in essential nutrients, minerals, natural cholesterol, and astaxanthin (over 100 ppm).
Thanks to its natural shrimp aroma and strong nutritional profile, shrimp meal improves feed palatability and supports healthy growth in livestock, poultry, and aquaculture species. It is widely used as a sustainable alternative to fishmeal in animal feed formulations.
Product Specifications
- Type: Fine powder
- Color: Light yellow
- Aroma: Characteristic shrimp aroma
- Protein Content: Minimum 30% (available in 30%, 35%, or 40%)
- Moisture: Maximum 12%
- Fat: Maximum 10%
- Ash: Maximum 42%
- Packing: PP bags (25 kg – 30 kg)
- Origin: Vietnam
Product Description
Shrimp meal is naturally rich in protein, minerals, and astaxanthin, which contributes to better feed quality and improved animal health.
It enhances the flavor and aroma of feed, making it more attractive to animals and increasing feed intake efficiency. Because of these advantages, shrimp meal is commonly used in aquaculture feeds, especially in shrimp farming.
Uses and Applications
- Aquaculture Feed: Widely used in feed formulations for shrimp, fish, and other aquatic species.
- Livestock and Poultry Feed: Improves feed taste and nutritional value for animals.
- Fishmeal Alternative: A sustainable substitute for fishmeal in many feed formulas.
- Feed Manufacturing: Used as a raw material in compound animal feed production.
Conclusion
With its high protein content, natural shrimp aroma, and rich nutrient composition, Vietnamese Shrimp Meal is a valuable ingredient for modern animal feed production.
It supports better feed efficiency while promoting sustainable use of seafood processing by-products.
