Dive Brief:
- Researchers have developed new techniques to extract nutrients and other useful substances from salmon and plant waste.
- These nutrients, derived from rapeseed waste and oil found in salmon, can be used as added protein and antioxidants.
- The extracted waste can be used in a variety of ways, including supplements and skin care products.
Dive Insight:
Currently, a portion of the waste from rapeseed and fish oil are used in animal feed. The new process consists of only two steps and extracts the substances without reducing its nutritional integrity, meaning more of the rapeseed plant and half of the salmon that is usually tossed can now be utilized.