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effect on growth. Rapeseed meal (15%, 30% and 45%) is now being tested <strong>for</strong> tilapia <strong>feed</strong> at<br />

Matorka´s station in Fellsmuli in Iceland.<br />

Regarding use <strong>of</strong> lipid sources it seems to be possible to use different sources with reasonable effect<br />

in <strong>feed</strong> <strong>for</strong> Arctic charr. Of particular interest is the effect <strong>of</strong> palm oil. Arctic charr larvae seem to be<br />

more demanding, regarding use <strong>of</strong> lipid sources, than bigger <strong>fish</strong>. The results clearly demonstrate<br />

the effect <strong>of</strong> fatty acid (FA) composition <strong>of</strong> the lipid sources on the FA composition <strong>of</strong> the <strong>fish</strong> and<br />

it is possible to change the FA pr<strong>of</strong>ile with different lipid sources. Different lipid sources also have<br />

marked effects on different sensory traits in the farmed Arctic charr.<br />

10.2 Micro algae<br />

Micro algae, such as plant plankton, are the most important primary producers in marine<br />

ecosystems. Through the process <strong>of</strong> photosynthesis, micro algae utilize light, water, nutrients and<br />

CO2 to grow. Plankton <strong>for</strong>ms the basic element <strong>of</strong> all food webs in the oceans. Micro algae are<br />

growing exponentially in optimal conditions and some micro algae have higher protein content and<br />

may be rich in omega-3 fatty acids.<br />

Micro algae are unique nutrients due to the content <strong>of</strong>:<br />

Iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, zinc<br />

Ω-3 fatty acids<br />

Vit E and Vit C<br />

Beta carotene<br />

Vitamine B12<br />

Antioxidants<br />

Chlorophyll<br />

The University <strong>of</strong> Iceland has been carrying out extensive research on micro algae. The aim is to<br />

produce value food supplements, but <strong>feed</strong> ingredients could also be <strong>of</strong> interest, not least <strong>of</strong>falproducts<br />

from a food supplement <strong>production</strong>.<br />

10.3 Sea weed<br />

Sea weed is currently mainly produced in the Far East (China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Korea and<br />

Japan). Sea weed is macro algae and more than 10,000 species are known. It is used <strong>for</strong> human<br />

nutrition and is a unique nutrient due to content <strong>of</strong>:<br />

Bioactive substances with health enhancing effects (f. ex. immune stimulating)<br />

High amounts <strong>of</strong> minerals like iron, calcium, phosphorous, magnesia<br />

A, B, C and E-vitamins<br />

Trace elements: Zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, molybdenum, chromium<br />

Ω-3 fatty acids<br />

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