Ingredients
Reference glossary of fish food ingredients with linked foods and species suitability.
89 ingredients
| Ingredient | Category | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa Plant-derived ingredient sometimes used for fibre, micronutrients, and formulation support. | plant | Neutral |
| Algae Aquatic plant-based ingredient used for pigments, micronutrients, and herbivore support. | Algae | Generally beneficial |
| Amino Acid Supplement Synthetic or purified amino acids added to fish food to balance protein nutrition. | Additives | Generally beneficial |
| Astaxanthin Carotenoid pigment enhancing red/orange coloration. | Colourants | Generally beneficial |
| Beta Glucan Immune-supporting polysaccharide commonly used in aquaculture feeds. | Additives | Generally beneficial |
| Bloodworm Aquatic insect larvae commonly used as a natural high-protein fish food ingredient. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Brewers Dried Yeast Yeast ingredient used for B-vitamins, palatability, and functional support. | Additives | Generally beneficial |
| Brewers Yeast Yeast source of B vitamins and beta-glucans. | Additives | Neutral |
| By Products Animal-derived processing remnants; quality varies significantly. | Animal protein | Quality varies |
| Calcium Carbonate Mineral additive used as a calcium source and processing aid. | mineral | Neutral |
| Calendula Natural plant ingredient often used for pigment support and colour enhancement. | Colourants | Generally beneficial |
| Carob Flour Plant-derived flour sometimes used as a natural binder or fibre source. | Binders | Neutral |
| Cassava Starchy root ingredient used as a carbohydrate source and binder. | Binders | Neutral |
| Cellulose Plant fibre used as a structural ingredient in feed. | Binders | Neutral |
| Cereals Generic grain-based ingredients used as energy sources. | Plant protein | Context dependent |
| Chlorella Green algae rich in nutrients and pigments. | Algae | Generally beneficial |
| Clam Extract Marine extract used for palatability. | Animal protein | Neutral |
| Cod Liver Oil Marine oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins. | oil | Generally beneficial |
| Corn Common plant ingredient used as filler or carbohydrate source. | Plant protein | Quality varies |
| Crab Eggs Marine protein ingredient derived from crab roe. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Derivatives A label grouping term that may refer to processed by-products or derived ingredients. | Other | Label group term |
| Dicalcium Phosphate Mineral additive used to supply calcium and phosphorus. | mineral | Neutral |
| Dl Methionine Supplemental amino acid used to balance protein formulations. | Additives | Context dependent |
| Dried Seaweed Meal Seaweed-derived ingredient used for plant nutrients, minerals, and herbivore support. | Algae | Generally beneficial |
| Enzymes Digestive enzymes added to improve nutrient utilisation. | Additives | Generally beneficial |
| Fish Meal Concentrated animal protein derived from whole fish or fish trimmings. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Fish Oil Marine-derived oil providing essential fatty acids. | Oils & fats | Generally beneficial |
| Fish Protein Concentrate Concentrated fish-derived protein used to boost digestible protein content. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Fruit A broad label term covering one or more fruit-derived ingredients. | plant | Label group term |
| Garlic Plant-derived additive commonly used to enhance palatability. | Additives | Neutral |
| Grass Meal Grass meal is a dried and ground plant material made from grasses or similar forage crops. It is commonly used in livestock feed and occasionally appears in fish food formulations as a plant-derived ingredient. | Binders | Context dependent |
| Hemoglobin Powder Animal-derived blood protein powder. | Animal protein | Quality varies |
| Herring Meal Fish-based protein derived from herring. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Hydrolyzed Vegetable Sucrose Polyesters Highly processed additive term that may refer to modified vegetable-derived compounds. | Additives | Quality varies |
| Inositol Vitamin-like compound involved in metabolism and cell function. | Additives | Generally beneficial |
| Insect Meal Protein source derived from insect larvae, commonly black soldier fly. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Inulin Prebiotic fibre supporting gut health. | Additives | Generally beneficial |
| Kelp Seaweed ingredient used for plant nutrients, trace minerals, and formulation support. | Algae | Generally beneficial |
| Kelp Meal Seaweed-based ingredient providing trace minerals. | Algae | Neutral |
| Krill Meal Highly digestible marine protein rich in omega-3 fatty acids and natural astaxanthin. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Lecithin Functional emulsifier used to stabilise fats and improve pellet consistency. | Additives | Neutral |
| Maltodextrin Processed carbohydrate used as a binder and energy source. | Binders | Neutral |
| Mealworm Meal Insect-based protein derived from mealworms. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Meat Meal Rendered animal protein derived from mixed meat sources. | Animal protein | Context dependent |
| Menhaden Fish Marine fish source used in aquafeeds. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Middlings By-product of grain milling, often used as filler. | Plant protein | Quality varies |
| Minerals A label grouping term referring to one or more mineral supplements. | mineral | Label group term |
| Molluscs And Crustaceans Animal-based ingredient group covering mollusc and crustacean material used for protein and palatability. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Monocalcium Phosphate Mineral additive used to supply calcium and phosphorus. | mineral | Neutral |
| Mycoprotein Protein derived from fungal fermentation. | Plant protein | Context dependent |
| Nettle Plant ingredient occasionally used for micronutrients. | plant | Neutral |
| Oils And Fats A label grouping term referring to one or more added oils or fats. | Oils & fats | Label group term |
| Paprika Natural pigment source for colour enhancement. | Colourants | Neutral |
| Pea Protein Plant-derived protein often used in grain-free formulas. | Plant protein | Context dependent |
| Peas Plant ingredient providing fibre and moderate protein, commonly used in omnivore formulations. | Plant protein | Neutral |
| Plankton Natural aquatic organisms used as a nutrient-rich food source. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Potato Carbohydrate ingredient used for digestible starch and pellet binding. | carbohydrate | Neutral |
| Poultry Meal Rendered poultry protein source. | Animal protein | Context dependent |
| Probiotics Beneficial bacteria supporting gut health. | Additives | Generally beneficial |
| Rapeseed Oil Plant-derived oil used as an alternative lipid source. | oil | Neutral |
| Reishi Mushroom Medicinal mushroom sometimes used in functional feeds. | Additives | Neutral |
| Rice Digestible carbohydrate source often used in aquafeeds. | Plant protein | Neutral |
| Rosemary Plant-derived additive commonly used for antioxidant support and preservation. | Additives | Neutral |
| Salmon Ingredient used in aquaculture feeds. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Salmon Meal Marine protein derived from processed salmon. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Salmon Oil Oil extracted from salmon, used to supply marine omega-3 fatty acids. | Oils & fats | Generally beneficial |
| Sardine Marine fish ingredient rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Seaweed Natural marine plant ingredient rich in minerals, fibre, and trace nutrients, commonly used in herbivore and omnivore fish foods. | Plant protein | Neutral |
| Shrimp Meal Protein ingredient derived from dried and ground shrimp. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Silkworm Pupae Insect-derived protein source. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Soy Plant-based protein with variable digestibility in fish. | Plant protein | Quality varies |
| Soy Protein Plant-based protein derived from processed soybeans. | Plant protein | Quality varies |
| Spices Generic label for plant-derived flavour additives. | plant | Neutral |
| Spinach Leafy vegetable providing micronutrients. | plant | Neutral |
| Spirulina A nutrient-dense blue-green algae used for pigmentation and supplemental protein. | Algae | Generally beneficial |
| Squid Meal Marine protein source with strong palatability. | Animal protein | Generally beneficial |
| Starch Carbohydrate used for pellet stability and extrusion. | Binders | Neutral |
| Tocopherol Fat-soluble antioxidant vitamin (Vitamin E) used to support immune function and protect fats from oxidation. | vitamin_mineral | Neutral |
| Turmeric Plant-derived spice containing the compound curcumin. | plant | Neutral |
| Various Sugars A label grouping term indicating one or more added sugars or sweeteners. | carbohydrate | Label group term |
| Vegetable Protein Extracts Plant-derived protein concentrates used to raise protein percentage in formulations. | Plant protein | Context dependent |
| Vitamins Vitamin premix used to supply essential micronutrients. | Additives | Generally beneficial |
| Wheat Grain ingredient used as carbohydrate and binder. | Binders | Context dependent |
| Wheat Flour Common binding agent used in pellet formation. | Binders | Neutral |
| Wheat Gluten Plant protein fraction derived from wheat. | Plant protein | Context dependent |
| Xanthan Gum Food-grade stabiliser used to improve pellet structure. | Binders | Neutral |
| Yeast Functional ingredient used for palatability and micronutrient support (often B-vitamins). | Additives | Generally beneficial |
| Yeasts A broad label term referring to one or more yeast-derived ingredients. | Additives | Label group term |
| Zeolite Mineral additive used for binding and ammonia control. | Additives | Neutral |