The proposed research addresses the need for development of a complete soybean-based aquaculture feed. The current soybean-based feed lacks sufficient levels of EPA omega-3 fatty acids and other oil-based feed components. Because of these deficiencies, soybean-based aquaculture feed currently requires supplementation with fish oil and high-priced astaxanthin pigments, particularly for farm-raised salmon. In addition, oils with enhanced omega-3 fatty acid content are prone to oxidation, which limits the shelf life of fish due to the development of off-flavors and odors.
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