Revolutionizing Salmon Feed with Vitamin D

BioMar is making waves in aquaculture with a game-changing enhancement to their salmon feed. Recent internal research has unveiled a direct link: increasing dietary Vitamin D3 not only elevates the Vitamin D content in salmon fillets but does so without compromising feed intake or fish performance.

A Leap Forward in Fish Nutrition Standards

In a progressive move, the European Union raised the allowable Vitamin D3 levels in salmonid aquafeeds from 2,500 to an impressive 60,000 IU/kg back in 2019. This decision came on the heels of an EFSA assessment that deemed the higher doses safe for salmonids. While this adjustment was groundbreaking, it didn’t extend to other fish species due to sparse data. BioMar took the initiative to investigate how enhanced Vitamin D supplementation could impact fish health and fillet quality.

Unlocking Health Benefits for Fish and Consumers

The results? Striking improvements in both fish welfare and the nutritional quality of the fillet! Pedro Gómez Requeni, Senior R&D Scientist at BioMar, emphasized the significance of Vitamin D for fish, highlighting its role in bone development, calcium regulation, and immune function. He stated, "Our research confirms that feeds with optimized Vitamin D3 levels not only enrich the fillet but also sustain optimal fish performance.”

Meeting Consumer Demand for Nutrient-Rich Foods

For salmon farmers utilizing BioMar’s enhanced feed, this advancement means promoting healthier, faster-growing fish that naturally yield fillets richer in Vitamin D. With growing awareness about Vitamin D's importance for human health, Simon Wadsworth, R&D Director at BioMar, noted, "By formulating feeds that naturally enrich fish fillets, we are providing farmers with products that offer added value while supporting public health initiatives.”

A Step Towards Improved Public Health

BioMar's fortified Vitamin D3 in salmon fillets doesn’t just benefit fish farmers; it addresses a critical issue—widespread Vitamin D deficiency among consumers. This initiative stands as a meaningful contribution to fish health and offers a tasty and nutritious solution to better diets, aligning perfectly with the rising consumer interest in nutrient-dense foods.