Simultaneous production of proteins and carotenoids for functional fish feed
Within the framework of the project, a team of researchers at the RTU Institute of Energy Systems and Environment will develop technology for the simultaneous production of single-cell protein and carotenoids from production by-products. This technology is based on cultivating the strains of specific microorganisms (bacteria, yeasts, fungi and microalgae), which are able to simultaneously produce proteins and carotenoids while using biologically degradable agro-industrial remains as the main source of nutrient sources for microbial growth. The use of biologically degraded agro-industrial residues would reduce the need to use agricultural nutrition ingredients that would reduce aquaculture dependence on herbal raw materials, as well as release agricultural land, such as the production of direct human food. The produced single-cell protein should be used as a protein and carotenoid-rich fish and animal feed that contains all essential amino acids and natural carotenoids needed to improve the quality of fish health and fish products.
The project is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and the project is supervised by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia.
PROJECT FUNDED BY:
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
PROJECT DURATION:
From 1st of June 2022 until 30th of June 2023
PROJECT BUDGET:
222 222.22 EUR
SCIENTIFIC LEADER OF THE PROJECT:
Krišs Spalviņš
PUBLISHED:
01.06.2022.
