Jaume Pérez and Fidel Toldrá were interviewed on Cadena SER's program “La Llavor”.2025-05-02
Two researchers from the GVA-ThinkInAzul project, Jaume Pérez from the Torre de la Sal Aquaculture Institute (IATS) and Fidel Toldrá from the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), have been the protagonists of an important advance in food sustainability. Both scientists, who belong to the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) in the Valencian Community, have developed an enzymatic hydrolysis process that allows transforming meat industry waste, especially pig blood, into a highly nutritious feed for aquaculture fish.
This innovative development was presented on April 26th in the program “La Llavor” of Cadena SER, directed by Juan Magraner and Quique Lencina. This program is dedicated to the current affairs of the Valencian agri-food sector, and gives a voice to producers, researchers, entrepreneurs and educators who promote the culture of the land. This process, which exemplifies the circular economy, makes it possible to take advantage of bioactive peptides, oligopeptides and free amino acids present in discarded blood, transforming an unused waste into a valuable resource. The results of the pilot project are promising: fish fed with this new compound show higher growth, lower stress and better overall quality. In addition, it opens up possibilities for other applications, such as pet food. They will also look for an industrial partner for its commercialization, which could position the Valencian Community as a reference in sustainable solutions within the agri-food sector.
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