Trials of diets containing the additive demonstrated significant improvements in growth, feed utilisation and nutrient retention in rainbow trout.
The decision follows the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issuing a positive opinion confirming the safety and efficacy of chromium methionine. According to Zinpro, scientific trials demonstrated significant improvements in growth performance, feed utilisation and nutrient retention in Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout.
Zinpro global aquaculture technical services nutritionist Dr Claudia Silva led the scientific trials to obtain the approval.
“We knew chromium methionine had the potential to transform aquaculture nutrition. The data we generated not only proved its efficacy but also its sustainability benefits,” she said in a press release.
“Feed efficiency is key to sustainable and profitable farming, but aquatic animals often struggle to convert carbohydrates, the most affordable energy source, into growth,” said Cinzia Boggino, Zinpro global aquaculture business development manager.
“Zinpro chromium methionine helps solve this challenge by improving how fish use glucose and retain nutrients for performance, reducing their reliance on expensive protein ingredients.”
