Importance of anabolic agents, binders, antioxidants and mould inhibitors in fish and prawn feeds

Easterson, D C V and Paulraj, R (1987) Importance of anabolic agents, binders, antioxidants and mould inhibitors in fish and prawn feeds. In: Summer Institute in Recent Advances in Finfish and Shellfish Nutrition, 11 - 30 May 1987, Kochi.

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Abstract

Binders, antioxidants, mould inhibitors and growth promoters are non-nutritional additives added in the feeds. The chemical compound choosen of the purpose should be neither toxic, nor antimetabolic, nor mutagenic, nor carcinogenic, nor teratogenic and nor bioaccumulative. Secondly must be effective at minimal concentration. Thirdly should neither retard growth, nor reduce palatability, appetite and assimilation of dietary nutrients. Fourthly should not react with the feed ingredients chemically in a way that would alter the nutritional quality of the feed adversely. Should be economical, And lastly should not reduce the quality of the meat produced by way of affecting taste, appearance, flavour and texture.

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