A team of researchers from Egypt and the Philippines has identified a method to raise tilapia in cold climates by feeding them two common ingredients used in manufacturing ordinary chewing gum.
The team, which includes Dr. Janice Alano Ragaza from Ateneo de Manila University, conducted a study investigating how Arabic gum and lecithin affect the overall health of Nile tilapia, a species of tilapia that is native to Africa and suited for fish farming due to its resilience and rapid growth and reproduction rates. However, the growth performance of Nile tilapia requires optimum water temperatures within the range of 26°C to 30°C.
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Researchers found that Nile tilapia fingerlings fed on a diet mixed with four grams of Arabic gum and 10 grams of lecithin per kilogram of feed significantly increased their levels of minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants. This enhanced the ability of the fish to cope with the challenges of winter and triggered the activation of genes associated with cold survival.
Arabic gum is obtained from the sap of Acacia senegal or Sengalia senegal trees, whereas lecithin is an emulsifier extracted from eggs, soybeans, and other various sources. Both are commonly utilized in a range of food products, including chewing gum.
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