Evaluation of Yam Starch (Discorea rotundata) as Aquatic Feed Binder


Authors

  • A.M. Orire Department of Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
  • S.O.E. Sadiku Department of Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria
  • L.O. Tiamiyu Department of Water Resources, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2010.668.671

Keywords:

Aquatic feed, binder, yam starch

Abstract

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the suitability of yam starch as a local alternative binding agent in aquatic feed, which is effective and nutritive. The binding property of yam starch in feed pellet, increased significantly with the levels of inclusion in fish feed production. Five percent (5%), inclusion level was found to be appropriate in producing desirable water stable pellet that is also firm to handling during transportation and storage.

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Published

15.06.2010

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 7 (2010)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Orire, A., Sadiku, S., & Tiamiyu, L. (2010). Evaluation of Yam Starch (Discorea rotundata) as Aquatic Feed Binder. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 9(7), 668–671. https://doi.org/10.3923/pjn.2010.668.671