Viabilidad nutricional de la harina de cabeza de camaron en reemplazo de harina de pescado en dietas para <i>litopenaeus vannamei</i>.

Abstract

Shrimp is a very important source of protein that is consumed frequently, which makes it very interesting for its production in aquaculture. There is a need to increase shrimp production worldwide to meet consumer demands. However, the production of this crustacean is hampered by the high cost of commercial feeds. The increase in the price of fishmeal has led to the search for other nutritional sources, which can substitute it in the production of aquaculture feeds. Among these, shrimp head meal stands out, which can be an economically profitable option since it has nutritional profiles similar to fish meal. In freezing and canning plants, shrimp heads are often disposed of in the sea after being removed. The shrimp head contains a large part of the viscera, and represents a very good option to process it and turn it into meal for animal feed. The rationale for this document is to carry out a literature review on the possible nutritional profiles of shrimp head meals, focusing on the nutrients required by Litopenaeus vannamei.