Modern aquaculture diets can contain up to 45% carbohydrates—yet most aquatic species struggle to metabolize them efficiently. Zinpro® Chromium Methionine is changing that. As the only chromium methionine approved for aquaculture species in the EU, this one-of-a-kind solution empowers aquatic animals to unlock the energy potential of carbohydrates and drive measurable performance gains from farm to fork.
The Challenge: Carbohydrates in Aquafeeds
Aquafeed manufacturers are under increasing pressure to maintain feed performance while improving cost-efficiency and sustainability. With fluctuating ingredient costs and limited availability of traditional protein sources, nutritionists are turning to plant-based ingredients, raising carbohydrate levels in feed formulations.
Carbohydrates, especially starches, offer more than just cost savings. They play a vital role in pellet quality, enhancing binding, water stability and floatability. However, their nutritional value remains underutilized in carnivorous aquatic species like fish and shrimp, which are evolutionarily adapted to protein-rich diets.
These species often experience prolonged hyperglycemia after consuming carbohydrate-rich meals due to low insulin sensitivity, limited glucose transporters and persistent gluconeogenesis. Even with highly digestible carbohydrate sources or enzyme supplementation, metabolic limitations continue to hinder optimal carbohydrate utilization—ultimately impacting feed conversion ratios and growth performance.
The Solution: Zinpro Chromium Methionine
Chromium, particularly in its trivalent form (Cr³⁺), plays a critical role in glucose regulation and has been safely used in animal and human nutrition for decades. Organic chromium complexes, especially those bound to amino acids have shown strong potential in improving glucose uptake and insulin sensitivity.
Zinpro Chromium Methionine is a scientifically engineered organic performance mineral designed to overcome carbohydrate utilization challenges in aquafeeds. It works by:
This enables aquatic species to absorb and utilize glucose more effectively, converting feed into energy with greater efficiency and improving lipid profiles.
Proven Performance Across Aquatic Species
Backed by over 50 years of trace mineral innovation, Zinpro Chromium Methionine has demonstrated consistent benefits across nine aquatic species across the aquaculture value chain. Research has shown that aquafeeds that include Zinpro Chromium Methionine can support:
Ready to Crack the Carbohydrate Code?
Zinpro Chromium Methionine is more than a mineral; it’s a proven catalyst to transform aquafeed efficiency. Proven across multiple species and supported by decades of science, it delivers measurable gains in performance, sustainability and profitability.
Download the Zinpro® Blue Book on Chromium Nutrition in Aquaculture to start fueling smarter from farm to fork.
