Genetic selection and novel feeds containing single cell protein as a substitute for fishmeal in European sea bass: Effects on growth, fatty acid profile and E-sensing analysis of fillets

Type Article
Date 2024-03-09
Language English
Author(s) Moroni F.1, Carvalho M.3, Di Rosa A.R.2, Torrecillas S.3, Fontanillas R.4, Haffray P.5, Allal FrancoisORCID6, Bajek A.7, Chiofalo B.2, Terova G.1, Montero D.3
Affiliation(s) 1 : University of Insubria, Department of Biotechnology and Life Sciences, Varese, Italy
2 : University of Messina, Department of Veterinary Sciences, Messina, Italy
3 : Grupo de Investigación en Acuicultura (GIA), IU-ECOAQUA, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Crta. Taliarte s/n, Telde, Las Palmas, Canary Islands 35214, Spain
4 : Skretting Aquaculture Innovation, Stavanger, Norway
5 : SYSAAF (French Poultry, Aquaculture and Insect Breeders Association), Rennes 35042, France
6 : MARBEC, University of Montpellier, CNRS, Ifremer, IRD, Palavas-les-Flots 34250, France
7 : Ecloserie Marine de Graveline Ichtus, Route des Enrochements, Gravelines 59820, France
Source Aquaculture Reports (2352-5134) (Elsevier BV), 2024-03-09 , Vol. 35 , P. 102021 (13p.)
DOI 10.1016/j.aqrep.2024.102021
Keyword(s) Aquaculture, Future diets, E-sensory analysis, Methylococcus capsulatus, E-nose, E-tongue
Abstract

The development of sustainable aquaculture relies on replacing marine raw materials like fish meal (FM) and fish oil (FO). Emerging alternatives, such as single-cell proteins and alternative lipids, offer promise. This study explored the effects of partially substituting FM with 10% bacterial protein (Methylococcus capsulatus) and completely replacing FO with a blend of poultry oil (PO) and DHA-rich microalgae oil in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) of unselected (WT) and selected (HG) genotypes. The results indicated that bacterial protein had no adverse impact on fish growth. The HG group demonstrated better growth and feed conversion due to genetic selection. This study also analysed the dietary and genotype effects on body lipid composition and fatty acid profiles. Notably, the HG fish had lower levels of major fatty acids (EPA, DHA, n-3 FAs, and n-3 LC-PUFAs) in their fillets, but not in their whole-body composition. These differences influenced sensory and qualitative aspects. Electronic sensory analyses (the first e-sensory profiling conducted for genetic purposes in fish) showed more significant differences due to diet in the WT group, with a less variable pattern in the e-tongue score in for the HG group. The volatile profiles showed no significant differences. In summary, combining selected fish genotypes with innovative feeds is a step forward in aquaculture. It maximizes nutrient utilization, enhances fish growth, and improves product quality. This approach becomes increasingly important in scenarios with limited FM/FO availability, promoting sustainability in aquaculture.

Licence CC-BY
Full Text
File Pages Size Access
Publisher's official version 13 1 MB Open access
Supplementary material 899 KB Open access
Top of the page

How to cite 

Moroni F., Carvalho M., Di Rosa A.R., Torrecillas S., Fontanillas R., Haffray P., Allal Francois, Bajek A., Chiofalo B., Terova G., Montero D. (2024). Genetic selection and novel feeds containing single cell protein as a substitute for fishmeal in European sea bass: Effects on growth, fatty acid profile and E-sensing analysis of fillets. Aquaculture Reports, 35, 102021 (13p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2024.102021 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00881/99289/