Biological Processing of Leguminous Plants as Fish Feed Ingredients
Kiki Haetami
Department of Fisheries, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia.
Nury Nurmalasari *
Department of Fisheries Study Program, K. Pangandaran, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia.
Fittrie Meyllianawaty Pratiwy
Department of Fisheries, Padjadjaran University, Indonesia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Fish feed has a crucial role in the success of fish farming, namely influencing growth. Development and use of alternative feed in fish farming as a solution to reduce pressure on natural resources and increase the sustainability of the fisheries sector. The use of legume plants as an alternative fish feed ingredient can be used to support the sustainability of fish farming. This review article aims to collect and provide information about several research results regarding the use of legume plants as ingredients in fish feed. The method used in preparing this review article is a literature review. Many studies have been conducted to evaluate the nutritional potential, availability, and impact of the use of legume plants on fish growth. Legumes have the potential to be used as fish feed because their protein content ranges from 27-35% and have been proven to have an effect on increasing body weight due to their nutritional content so they can be used as alternative feed.
Keywords: Vegetable proteins, legumes, nutritional evaluation