**Summary: Additives in Salmon Feed – Common Practices, Purposes, and Regulations**

Farmed salmon are primarily fed a formulated diet that includes various additives to promote growth, enhance coloration, maintain health, and improve product quality.

These feeds often feature a mix of fish oils, vegetable oils, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Some specific additives commonly and uncommonly used in salmon farming include:

**1.

Common Additives and Their Purposes:**
- **Fish oil & vegetable oils**: Provide essential fatty acids, especially omega-3s like EPA and DHA.

However, the increased use of vegetable oils in some feeds can reduce the omega-3 content in farmed salmon compared to wild fish.

- **Astaxanthin**: A carotenoid pigment, often synthetically produced, is widely added to replicate the pink coloration found in wild salmon and acts as an antioxidant beneficial for salmon health.

- **Vitamin and mineral premixes**: Ensure complete nutrition for optimal growth and immune function.

- **Acidifiers**: Added to feed to improve gut health and reduce pathogenic bacteria, with a rapidly growing market trend.

- **Binders and preservatives**: Such as antioxidants (e.g., ethoxyquin, BHA, BHT, TBHQ) prevent feed spoilage and rancidity.

Uncommon or Recently Introduced Additives:**
- **Krill oil or meal:** Sometimes added as a potent omega-3 and astaxanthin source, but is less common due to cost.

- **Algal oils:** Emerging for their omega-3s and for sustainability reasons.

- **Methane-reducing agents (e.g., Bovaer):** While more common in ruminants, feed innovations for lower environmental impact are beginning to influence aquaculture.

Health Concerns:**
- Additives like synthetic antioxidants (ethoxyquin, BHA, BHT, TBHQ) have been scrutinized for potential effects on human health, though most regulatory bodies (e.g., US FDA, EFSA) deem them safe within set limits.

- The substitution of fish oil with vegetable oils may lower beneficial omega-3 levels in farmed salmon.

**Summary: Additives in Salmon Feed – Common Practices, Purposes, and Regulations**

Farmed salmon are primarily fed a formulated diet that includes various additives to promote growth, enhance coloration, maintain health, and improve product quality.

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  • Fish-eaters benefit from two Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which can boost heart health and thinking skills
  • Researchers analysed packs of farmed Scottish and Norwegian salmon from 10 UK supermarkets
  • The best provided 67% of the recommended weekly Omega 3 but the worst only offered 26%
  • Fillets from two stores did not contain significantly more Omega 3 than non-premium products

Premium farmed salmon may be no healthier than value brands when it comes to Omega 3, a study has shown.

Fish-eaters benefit from two Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which can boost heart health and thinking skills.

Researchers analysed packs of farmed Scottish and Norwegian salmon from 10 UK supermarkets.

The best provided 67 per cent of the recommended weekly Omega 3 but the worst only offered 26 per cent.

Fillets from two stores did not contain significantly more Omega 3 than non-premium products.

Premium farmed salmon may be no healthier than value brands when it comes to Omega 3, a study has shown. Fish-eaters benefit from two Omega 3 fatty acids – EPA and DHA – which can boost heart health and thinking skills. (File image)

Farmed salmon tend to be fed a mixture of fish and vegetable oils but the latter lack the fatty acids found in seafood.

Study leader Dr Matthew Sprague, from Stirling University, said: 'The amount of EPA and DHA can vary based on the cut of salmon, as well as what it was fed, but farmed salmon is still high in nutrients.'

Salmon not only contains Omega 3 but selenium and phosphorus, which are also important for health.

Andrew Opie, director of food and sustainability at the British Retail Consortium, said: 'Consumers take various factors into consideration when buying salmon, including its health benefits and the way it is produced, and they will weigh these up when choosing what to purchase in a supermarket.'

Salmon not only contains Omega 3 but selenium and phosphorus, which are also important for health

Phil Brooke, from Compassion in World Farming, said: 'Intensive fish farming is bad for fish welfare and the product only contains Omega 3 due to the wasteful consumption of feed containing fish oil.'

Wild salmon consume only fish oil, which they get from algae and smaller fish, but lose fatty acids from that fish oil, as they become leaner during the migration back from the sea to the river to spawn.

This means farmed fish, which are kept confined in cages within the sea, can contain more Omega 3 than the wild variety.

But vegetable oil is more accessible, sustainable, and also cheaper than fish oil for the expanding fish farming industry.

So more of this can be used, which substantially reduces the amount of Omega 3 in farmed salmon.

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Content: There are so many supplements on the market that claim to be the best and provide the most important benefits. With so many super-vitamin options to choose from, finding the right ones for your regular regimen can be a journey. Fish oil benefits, however, may be worth considering for the improvement of your health, and they can be found in supplements as well as certain foods in your diet.

We spoke with Jeffrey Bland, P.h.D., a Clinical Biochemist, founder of The Institute for Functional Medicine and president of Big Bold Health, as well as Melissa Prest, C.D.N., R.D.N., National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and member of the Prevention Medical Board, to give you all the expert insight on the benefits of fish oil.

What is fish oil? What foods have fish oil in them?

Fish oil is the fat or oil that’s extracted from fish tissue. It usually comes from oily fish such as herring, tuna, anchovies, trout, salmon, and mackerel. It’s also produced from the livers of other fish, as is the case with cod liver oil.

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The American Heart Association recommends eating 2 servings of fish (particularly fatty fish) per week. A serving is 3 ounces cooked, or about 3/4 cup of flaked fish. Fatty fish like anchovies, herring, mackerel, black cod, salmon, sardines, bluefin tuna, whitefish, striped bass and cobia are high in omega-3 fatty acids.

However, if you aren’t regularly eating 2 servings of these kinds of fatty fish per week, taking fish oil supplements can help you get enough omega-3s. But not all fish oils are created equal.

When you’re ready to shop for a fish oil supplement, Bland recommends looking for a brand that is truthful in labeling, transparent about the source of origin, and manufactured from sustainable fisheries. But before you buy, here’s everything to know.

What are the nutritional benefits of fish oil supplements?

Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids usually in the form of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), vitamin A, and vitamin D. Although studies continue to reveal more of the ways fish oil can be important for our health, here are some of the strongest claims on the good works of the super-supplement.

Supports Heart Health

According to the American Heart Association, research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Studies have also shown that fish oil can also provide the following benefits:

    • Improved cholesterol levels. It can increase levels of HDL (good) cholesterol and may also lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
    • Decreased triglycerides. It can lower triglycerides by 15–30%.
    • Reduced blood pressure. Even in small doses, it helps reduce blood pressure in people with elevated levels.
    • Plaque prevention. It may prevent the plaques that can cause arteries to harden, as well as make arterial plaques more stable and safer in those who already have them.

    Although fish oil supplements can improve many of the risk factors for heart disease, there is no clear evidence that they can prevent heart attacks or strokes.

    Supports Brain Health

    Your brain is made up of nearly 60% fat, and much of this fat is omega-3 fatty acids. Therefore, omega-3s are essential for typical brain function. The omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA are critical for normal brain function and development throughout all stages of life.

    Omega-3’s are essential for the maintenance of normal brain function throughout life. These fatty acids preserve cell membrane health and facilitate communication between brain cells.

    These fatty acids have also shown to have important roles in the developing baby’s brain. Many studies have correlated pregnant women’s fish intake or fish oil use with higher scores for their children on tests of intelligence and brain function in early childhood.

    Supports Eye Health

    Not unlike your brain, your eyes also rely on omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil has many advantages, both for developing vision and maintaining healthy eyes at any age.

    Studies have shown that people who do not get enough omega-3s in their diet tend to be at greater risk for eye diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration.

    Reduces Inflammation

    Inflammation is your immune system’s way of fighting infection and treating injuries. Though, if you suffer from chronic inflammation that doesn’t resolve on its own, it can lead to more serious health issues, such as obesity, diabetes, depression, and heart disease.

    Fish oil has anti-inflammatory properties, and studies have shown that it may help treat conditions involving chronic inflammation.

    Reduces Liver Fat

    Your liver processes most of the fat in your body and can often have an impact on weight gain.

    Given the rising rates of obesity in the U.S., liver disease is also becoming increasingly common—particularly nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), in which fat accumulates in your liver.

    Studies have shown that fish oil supplements can improve liver function and inflammation, which may help reduce symptoms of NAFLD and the amount of fat in your liver.

    In addition to all these important health impacts, “some research has shown benefits to taking fish oil with pain with rheumatoid arthritis, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and dementia,” explains Prest.

    Bland adds that an “increase in levels of omega-3 is not only good for your heart, but it’s also good for your brain, good for your liver, good for digestion, and good for your joints.” He says “the more studies that are done, the more we see that fish oil benefits can pertain to any specialty of medicine.”

    Who can benefit from taking fish oil supplements?

    If getting in good sources of fish and seafood once to twice a week is difficult, fish oil supplementation may be appropriate, says Prest.

    “Virtually everyone can benefit from consuming high quality fish oil,” says Bland, but with any kind of supplement or medication, there are those select few who should proceed with caution.

    Prest warns that “taking fish oil and an anticoagulant medication, commonly known as blood thinners, should be avoided because fish oil will decrease your ability to form a blood clot leaving you vulnerable to bleeding.” Additionally, she warns that higher doses of fish oil may elevate glucose, so talk with your provider if you have diabetes to know if it is appropriate for you to take a fish oil supplement.

    Because these products are generally derived from fish products, people who have allergies to fish or fish products, warns Bland.

    Are there any side effects of taking fish oil supplements?

    One of the biggest complaints people have with taking fish oil is fish-tasting burps, says Prest. “You can limit this by starting with a small dose and taking the fish oil with your largest meal of the day. Most side effects have been reported with higher doses so start small and increase the dose slowly.” Other side effects include nausea, diarrhea, heartburn, and abdominal pain.

    It’s important to note that this common complaint is also traditionally associated with low quality fish oil, says Bland. According to the expert, there are far less of these claimed side effects if you are sure to look for proper fish oil that provides truth in labeling and manufacturing is transparent all the way back to the origin of the fish, like this one from Nordic Naturals.

    Prest’s final word of warning is to check the supplement label to make sure the fish oil has been tested for heavy metals like mercury, as this can lead to further health issues.

    So, if you’re interested in trying out the super-supplement for yourself, Bland suggests starting at a reasonable dose, 1 capsule a day with food. If you are currently on any blood thinners, are diabetic, or have a fish allergy, consult with your doctor before adding fish oil to your list of vitamins.

    Dietary supplements are products intended to supplement the diet. They are not medicines and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure diseases. Be cautious about taking dietary supplements if you are pregnant or nursing. Also, be careful about giving supplements to a child, unless recommended by their healthcare provider.

However, the increased use of vegetable oils in some feeds can reduce the omega-3 content in farmed salmon compared to wild fish.

- **Astaxanthin**: A carotenoid pigment, often synthetically produced, is widely added to replicate the pink coloration found in wild salmon and acts as an antioxidant beneficial for salmon health.

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Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for our cell health but are a compound the human body can’t produce on its own. Thankfully, supplements are an effective way to add those vital nutrients into our diets, and plenty of people rely on supplements to get the vitamins and nutrients we need on a daily basis.

Still, there has to be a downside, right? Unfortunately, sourcing those products can cause a lot of harm to the environment — but it doesn’t have to be this way.

With iwi life’s Vegikrill plant-based Omega-3 supplement, ecologically-conscious shoppers can get the best version of the supplements they need without compromising their conscience. Check out their website to learn more about Vegikrill, or read on to discover the iwi life difference!

The Omega-3 Advantage

Contrary to popular belief, not all fats are unhealthy. Polyunsaturated fats such as Omega-3s are important nutrients that allow your body to function efficiently.

Since the human body can’t produce these lipids, supplements like Vegikrill are necessary if you don’t get enough Omega-3 from your diet, which 80% of Americans don’t.

There are three main types of fatty acids our bodies need:

  • EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid): This type is considered the “marine Omega-3” because it is found in marine life.
  • DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): This form of fatty acid is also found in marine life, including fish.
  • ALA (alpha-linolenic acid): The fatty acid most commonly consumed by Americans, ALA is found mainly in nuts, seeds, and some grass-fed animals.

Even though many people get plenty of Omega-3s from their diets, they aren’t necessarily in the right balance. Because our bodies have to work hard to try to convert ALA into DHA and EPA, it can be easy for many of us to fall short of our DHA and EPA needs.

As an alternative, many consumers have often turned to traditional fish oil in order to access those essential nutrients. While setting aside several nights a week for fish dinners may be easy for some people, getting that much ocean life onto our plates can be difficult and even concerning for the healthiest among us. Smart consumers are now turning to algae knowing this is the original source of Omega-3s for fish.

Krill Connection

In the last few decades, more Americans have turned to krill oil to get their Omega-3 needs met. It seems to make sense: krill oil has been shown to have higher bioavailability (meaning it’s better absorbed) than fish oil.

Krill are tiny crustaceans, similar to shrimp, which grow no larger than a paperclip. Because of the high absorption rate of krill oil, more supplement companies are offering it as a source of Omega-3.

Some consumers also like the idea of krill oil as a way to reduce their exposure to ocean contaminants like mercury. The lower on the food chain, typically, the less heavy metal build-up you’ll find in an ocean creature. While Omega-3 fatty acids are excellent additions to anyone’s diet, krill have more to offer than lipids.

Another reason krill oil and supplements such as Vegikrill are so attractive to health-conscious consumers is the presence of astaxanthin. The compound is what gives salmon and flamingos their beautiful pink color, and as an antioxidant, it has a lot of health benefits as well.

Tiny Creatures, Big Impact

Krill is one of the planet’s most plentiful types of marine life. With over 400 million metric tons swimming the Arctic seas, they make a tempting catch for companies looking to make a quick profit.

Braving sea swells of over 40 feet and frigid temperatures year-round, ships from countries around the world face treacherous waters for the chance to meet their own tonnage quotas.

The impact is much less beneficial for the marine life that depends on those krill to live. The delicate ecosystem in those frozen waters becomes unbalanced when certain areas are left lacking this valuable natural resource.

Some of the roles that krill play in their Arctic habitat include:

The Food Web

Dozens of animals rely on the crawly crustaceans for survival. In locations where overfishing occurs, the outlook is grim.

As fishing vessels vacuum up over 1,000 metric tons of krill per day, other marine organisms have few options for alternate food sources. Blue whales, the largest mammals on Earth, can eat up to four tons of krill themselves. Other animals, such as chinstrap penguins and crabeater seals, also get most of their sustenance from krill.

Thanks to its wealth of benefits, krill harvesting has become one of the most profitable fishing ventures in the world. Focusing on Arctic krill, some companies in the supplement industry have begun exploiting these animals for their products. Because of this, well-educated retailers and consumers are turning to better sources, like algae, for Omega-3s that are more easily absorbed by the body and won’t deplete or disrupt our critical ocean ecosystem.

Nutrient Exchange

Krill are a type of zooplankton, marine life that are too small to swim against the current and can only drift along with the flow. However, they can make their way toward and away from the ocean’s surface in a process called vertical migration.

By traveling upwards to feed during the day and descending back to the depths in the evening, krill transport essential nutrients into forms that other animals can consume for sustenance.

Carbon Pump

Another way krill’s eating habits help to maintain the ocean’s ecology involves the redistribution of carbon. On their evening trek downward, krill convert their own food source, algae, into energy and waste. The waste is left in those lower levels, transferring carbon from the ocean’s surface to its floor.

Since krill are one of the largest collective biomasses on the planet, the animals deposit a significant amount of carbon during their daily routine.

The Algae Alternative

Krill may be popular for supplements, but their critical role in the Arctic’s ecosystem makes their harvesting inherently dangerous to the environment.

Krill aren’t economically viable for farming like some other marine life, primarily because it wouldn’t be cost-effective to grow their food and maintain their habitat. However, looking at where krill get their Omega-3s and astaxanthin from, there is a substitute that actually improves on the available nutrients.

Concerned with both consumer and planetary health, the founders of iwi life decided to find a better way to harvest those nutrients. It’s not just krill but farming practices in general that need improving. With a focus on sustainable farming, the organization decided to get their product from a source richer in Omega-3s and astaxanthin than krill alone.

Using revolutionary new methods, the team at iwi life began farming algae to develop a plant-based solution that’s better for your health, the Earth, and all the animals that live upon it.

Head to iwi life’s website and see the difference Vegikrill can make!

Integrity

The main mission of iwi life is to unlock the power of the 1.9 billion-year-old superhero microorganism called algae. They do so by understanding its nutrient benefits and implementing sustainable farming practices on their own algae farms. Algae used for Vegikrill vegan Omega-3 supplements is grown in large pools in the deserts of West Texas and New Mexico. Soaking in sunlight as giant paddle wheels churn the water, algae is exposed to fresh air in huge batches.

Powered by the renewable resources of naturally salty water and sunlight, iwi life’s farming process extracts more Omega-3 in less acreage than traditional methods could possibly produce — all requiring no fresh water.

Inspiration

Sustainable farming is one aspect of iwi life’s ideals. Another aspect of their mission was finding alternative sources for Omega-3s. To keep fragile oceanic ecosystems intact, there must be a significant drop in harvesting fish and krill. If fish and krill get those nutrients from their food source, algae, the founders realized it makes sense to cut out the middleman and create the most potent form of those Omega-3s possible.

The supplements found in iwi life’s vegan Vegikrill supplements have up to 1.7x better absorption when compared to those found in other marine life, making algae the most potent producer around!

Innovation

Along with sustainability and more potent Omega-3s, iwi life’s farming techniques provide other benefits as well. Unlike outdated methods for obtaining Omega-3s, fish and krill stay in the ocean where they belong.

That’s welcome news for vegans who avoid eating animal products. Vegikrill is a plant-based supplement that consumers can feel good about purchasing. Providing only environmental benefits and the conscientious treatment of marine animals, Vegikrill and iwi life’s other supplements provide a no-compromise way for people to stay healthy and help the planet while doing it!

The Vegikrill Revolution

Krill oil has enjoyed a reputation for being the most absorbable source of Omega-3, but the good news is that a more sustainable source is not only better for your body, but better for the planet. Thanks to vegan Vegikrill plant-based Omega-3 supplements, iwi life lets concerned consumers ease their anxiety. Fish and krill stay in the ocean, keeping the ecosystem balanced while wellness enthusiasts get the nutrients their bodies need.

With sustainable farming practices and vegan-approved ingredients, Vegikrill gives you the best Omega-3s and astaxanthin without regrets.

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Prepackaged junk food often has high sodium, fat and sometimes sugar.

In the mid-1990s, Carlos Monteiro, a nutritional public health researcher in Brazil, noticed something alarming: Obesity rates among children in his country were rising rapidly.

To understand why, he and his colleagues at the University of Sao Paulo scrutinized data on the food buying patterns of Brazilian households to see if they had changed in recent years. The researchers found that people were purchasing less sugar, salt, cooking oils and staples such as rice and beans, and more processed foods such as sodas, sausages, instant noodles, packaged breads and cookies.

To describe that second category of food, the team came up with a new term: ultraprocessed foods, or UPFs, which they would later link to weight gain in children and adults in Brazil.

Since then, scientists have found associations between UPFs and a range of health conditions, including heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal diseases and depression, as well as earlier death.

That’s concerning, experts say, since ultraprocessed foods have become a major part of people’s diets worldwide. They account for 67% of the calories consumed by children and teenagers in the United States, for example.

But many questions remain. What are ultraprocessed foods, exactly? And how strong is the evidence that they’re harmful? We asked experts to answer these and other questions.

WHAT ARE ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS?

In order to study foods based on how they were processed, Monteiro and his colleagues developed a food classification system called Nova, named after the Portuguese and Latin words for “new.” It has since been adopted by researchers across the world.

The Nova system sorts foods into four categories:

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods, such as fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, beans, lentils, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, plain yogurt, rice, pasta, corn meal, flour, coffee, tea and herbs and spices.

Processed culinary ingredients, such as cooking oils, butter, sugar, honey, vinegar and salt.

Processed foods made by combining foods from Category 1 with the ingredients of Category 2 and preserving or modifying them with relatively simple methods such as canning, bottling, fermentation and baking. This group includes freshly baked bread, most cheeses and canned vegetables, beans and fish. These foods may contain preservatives that extend shelf life.

Ultraprocessed foods made using industrial methods and ingredients you wouldn’t typically find in grocery stores — such as high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils and concentrated proteins like soy isolate. They often contain additives such as flavorings, colorings or emulsifiers to make them appear more attractive and palatable. Think sodas and energy drinks, chips, candies, flavored yogurts, margarine, chicken nuggets, hot dogs, sausages, lunch meats, boxed macaroni and cheese, infant formulas and most packaged breads, plant milks, meat substitutes and breakfast cereals.

“If you look at the ingredient list and you see things that you wouldn’t use in home cooking, then that’s probably an ultraprocessed food,” said Brenda Davy, a nutrition professor at Virginia Tech.

The Nova system notably doesn’t classify foods based on nutrients such as fat, fiber, vitamins or minerals. It’s “agnostic to nutrition,” said Maya Vadiveloo, an associate professor of nutrition at the University of Rhode Island.

That has led to debate among nutrition experts about whether it’s useful for describing the healthfulness of a food, partly since many UPFs — like whole grain breads, flavored yogurts and infant formulas — can provide valuable nutrients, Vadiveloo said.

ARE ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS HARMFUL?

Most research linking UPFs to poor health is based on observational studies, in which researchers ask people about their diets and then track their health over many years. In a large review of studies that was published in 2024, scientists reported that consuming UPFs was associated with 32 health problems, with the most convincing evidence for heart disease-related deaths, Type 2 diabetes and common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

Such studies are valuable, because they can look at large groups of people — the 2024 review included results from nearly 10 million — over the many years it can take for chronic health conditions to develop, said Josiemer Mattei, an associate professor of nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She added that the consistency of the link between UPFs and health issues increased her confidence that there was a real problem with the foods.

But the observational studies also have limitations, said Lauren O’Connor, a nutrition scientist and public health researcher who formerly worked at the Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health. It’s true that there is a correlation between these foods and chronic diseases, she said, but that doesn’t mean that UPFs directly cause poor health.

O’Connor questioned whether it’s helpful to group such “starkly different” foods — such as Twinkies and breakfast cereals — into one category. Certain types of ultraprocessed foods, such as sodas and processed meats, are more clearly harmful than others. UPFs such as flavored yogurts and whole grain breads, on the other hand, have been associated with a reduced risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Clinical trials are needed to test if UPFs directly cause health problems, O’Connor said. Only one such study, which was small and had some limitations, has been done, she said.

In that study, published in 2019, 20 adults with a range of body sizes lived in a research hospital at the National Institutes of Health for four weeks. For two weeks, they ate mainly unprocessed or minimally processed foods, and for another two weeks, they ate mainly UPFs. The diets had similar amounts of calories and nutrients, and the participants could eat as much as they wanted at each meal.

During their two weeks on the ultraprocessed diet, participants gained an average of 2 pounds and consumed about 500 calories more per day than they did on the unprocessed diet. During their time on the unprocessed diet, they lost about 2 pounds.

That finding might help explain the link between UPFs, obesity and other metabolic conditions, said Kevin Hall, a nutrition and metabolism researcher at the National Institutes of Health, who led the trial. But the study needs to be replicated, which Hall is in the process of doing now.

WHY MIGHT UPFS BE HARMFUL?

There are many “strong opinions” about why ultraprocessed foods are unhealthy, Hall said. “But there’s actually not a lot of rigorous science” on what those mechanisms are, he added.

Because UPFs are often cheap, convenient and accessible, they’re probably displacing healthier foods from our diets, Hall said.

But he and other scientists think that the foods could be having more direct effects on health. They can be easy to overeat — maybe because they contain hard-to-resist combinations of carbohydrates, sugars, fats and salt, are high-calorie and easy to chew. It’s also possible that resulting blood sugar spikes may damage arteries or ramp up inflammation, or that certain food additives or chemicals may interfere with hormones, cause a “leaky” intestine or disrupt the gut microbiome.

Researchers, including Hall and Davy, are beginning to conduct small clinical trials that will test some of these theories. Such studies may help identify the most harmful UPFs and even suggest how they may be made healthier, Hall said.

Most researchers think there are various ways the foods are causing harm. “Rarely in nutrition is there a single factor that fully explains the relationship between foods and some health outcome,” Vadiveloo said.

WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT ULTRAPROCESSED FOODS?

In 2014, Monteiro helped write new dietary guidelines for Brazil that advised people to avoid ultraprocessed foods.

Other countries such as Mexico, Israel and Canada have also explicitly recommended avoiding or limiting UPFs or “highly processed foods.” The U.S. dietary guidelines contain no such advice, but an advisory committee is currently looking into the evidence on how UPFs may affect weight gain, which could influence the 2025 guidelines.

It’s difficult to know what to do about UPFs in the United States, where so much food is already ultraprocessed and people with lower incomes can be especially dependent on them, Hall said.

“At the end of the day, they are an important source of food, and food is food,” Mattei added. “We really cannot vilify them,” she said.

While research continues, expert opinions differ on how people should approach UPFs. Monteiro said that the safest course is to avoid them altogether — to swap flavored yogurt for plain yogurt with fruit, for example, or to buy a fresh loaf from a local bakery instead of packaged bread, if you can afford to do so.

Vadiveloo suggested a more moderate strategy, focusing on limiting UPFs that don’t provide valuable nutrients, such as soda and cookies. She also recommended eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains (ultraprocessed or not), legumes, nuts and seeds.

Cook at home as much as you can, using minimally processed foods, Davy said. “We can’t really say a whole lot beyond that at this point.”

This article originally appeared in The New York Times.

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Feed Acidifiers Global Market Report 2023

NEW YORK, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Major players in the feed acidifiers market are BASF SE, Yara International ASA, Kemin Industries, Biomin Holding GmbH, Kemira Oyj, Perstorp Holding AB, Novus International Inc., Corbion NV, Impextraco NV, Addcon Group GmbH, Anpario plc, PeterLabs Holdings Berhad, JEFO Nutrition Inc., Pancosma SA, Nutrex NV, ADDCON GmbH, and Koninklijke DSM N.V.

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The global feed acidifiers market grew from $2.48 billion in 2022 to $2.71 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The feed acidifiers market is expected to grow to $3.55 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.0%.

The feed acidifier market consists of sales of formic acid, citric acid, propionic acid, lactic acid, essential oils.Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers.

The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The feed acidifier are used to inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.Feed acidifiers are added to feeds to decrease the pH of the feed, gut, and microbial cytoplasm, preventing harmful intestinal microflora from growing.

This inhibits bacteria from competing for host nutrients, resulting in improved development and performance.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed acidifiers market in 2022.North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period.

The regions covered in the feed acidifier market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The main types of feed acidifiers are propionic acid, fumaric acid, lactic acid, formic acid, and others.The propionic feed acidifiers are used to reduce acidogenesis and when propionic acid is added to a glucose-containing growth medium, a random copolymer consisting of 3-hydroxybutyrate and 3-hydroxy valerate is formed.

The various forms include dry, and liquid, divided by livestock into poultry, swine, ruminants, aquaculture, pets, and others. The several compounds are blended into singles.

The rise in the demand for meat and dairy products is expected to propel the growth of the feed acidifier market going forward.Meat and dairy products refer to a healthy, balanced diet that includes protein from meat, as well as from fish and eggs.

Acidifiers promote the absorption of minerals from animal meat and dairy products by improving nutrient digestibility.For instance, in May 2020, a study by Food Choice and Consumer Preference on willingness to pay for meat alternatives suggests that animal-based meat consumption is on the rise in India, and an estimated 64-74% of the population of India consumes some form of animal-based meat occasionally.

Moreover, according to the food and agriculture organizations of the United States, by 2025, global milk output is expected to expand by 177 million tonnes, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. Therefore, the growing demand for meat and dairy products is driving the growth of the feed acidifier market.

Strategic partnerships are a key trend gaining popularity in the feed acidifier market.Major companies operating in the feed acidifier sector are focused on partnerships to strengthen their position in the market.

For instance, in January 2021, Azelis, a Belgium-based service provider to the food industry, partnered with Perstorp AB, a Sweden-based chemical company.Through this partnership, both companies represent themselves in Great Britain for their animal nutrition range of gut health solutions, feed hygiene solutions, acidifiers, silage additives, and total mixed ration and grain preservatives.

Furthermore, in December 2020, BELFEED, a Belgium-based feed additives company, partnered with JEFO Europe, a Poland-based non-medicated animal nutritional solution provider. Through this partnership, Jefo became an exclusive distributor in central European countries, such as Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic.

In May 2021, Eastman Chemical Company, a US-based chemical company, acquired 3F Feed & Food for an undisclosed amount. The combination of Eastman's chemical expertise together with 3F's R&D skills is expected to increase the product offering of new molecules that can be successfully deployed to a market. 3F Feed & Food is a Spanish firm that produces preservatives and acidifiers as well as liquids and powders for the sanitation, safety, and preservation of animal health nutraceuticals and feed.

The countries covered in the feed acidifiers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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- **Binders and preservatives**: Such as antioxidants (e.g., ethoxyquin, BHA, BHT, TBHQ) prevent feed spoilage and rancidity.

Uncommon or Recently Introduced Additives:**
- **Krill oil or meal:** Sometimes added as a potent omega-3 and astaxanthin source, but is less common due to cost.

- **Algal oils:** Emerging for their omega-3s and for sustainability reasons.

- **Methane-reducing agents (e.g., Bovaer):** While more common in ruminants, feed innovations for lower environmental impact are beginning to influence aquaculture.

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RESEARCH: Studies show a quarter-teaspoon of Bovaer per cow per day consistently reduces enteric methane emissions by about 30 per cent for dairy cows.

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The European Union has approved the marketing of a methane-reducing feed additive for dairy cows.

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The European Union has approved the marketing of a methane-reducing feed additive for dairy cows.

The inclusion of the additive in the EU registry, expected in the coming weeks, will mark the first time a feed additive authorised in the EU for environmental benefits can be marketed.

The additive, Bovaer, was developed in the past decade by Dutch-based multi-national health and nutrition company Royal DSM.

Research includes more than 50 peer-reviewed studies published in independent scientific journals and 48 on-farm trials in 14 countries across four continents.

DSM has begun engineering works for a large-scale Bovaer plant at its manufacturing site in Dalry, Scotland.

"Bovaer has the power to truly revolutionise the global dairy industry," DSM co-CEO Geraldine Matchett said.

"We are extremely proud that, after a decade of research, trials and value-chain collaboration, its potential has been recognised with this historic market approval."

Studies show a quarter-teaspoon of Bovaer per cow per day consistently reduces enteric methane emissions by about 30 per cent for dairy cows and up to 90pc for beef cows.

READ MORE: JBS makes big strides to reduce methane emissions

Methane has a global warming potential 28 times greater than carbon dioxide, which is why reducing methane emissions was identified at COP26 as one of the most significant short-term means of tackling climate change.

More than 100 governments pledged to cut methane emissions by 30pc by 2030, as part of the Global Methane Pledge.

READ MORE: Red seaweed trials look at how it reduces methane emissions of dairy cows

The European Commission's confirmation of approval noted the innovative feed additive was safe for use without impacting the quality of dairy products and was the first of its kind to be available within the EU.

"Innovation is key for a successful shift towards a more sustainable food system," EU commissioner for health and food safety Stella Kyriakides said.

"The EU continues to lead the way in ensuring food safety while adapting to new technologies that can make food production more sustainable.

"Cutting farming-related methane emissions is key in our fight against climate change and today's approval is a very telling example of what we can achieve through new agricultural innovations."

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Ingredients and funding behind imitation meat

By Deanna Nelson-Licking for Tri-State Livestock News

Cattle efficiently convert plant matter into natural protein. Much of this is grass, which can’t be consumed by humans.

Multi-national corporations and wealthy elite have pooled their money to create imitation meat, some that will even “bleed” fake blood. While bean burgers and Tofu products have been around for many years to cater to vegetarians, these latest lab creations are made from a long list of sometimes questionable and highly processed ingredients.

Scott Lively co-founder of Raise American isn’t a fan of the plant based meat products. “My issue is if you want a plant based diet, eat plants, why pretend that you are eating meat. Many are eating a trend not because it’s good. Some have like twenty-seven ingredients and they only disclose ten of them. It’s not plant based it’s science based.”

According to foodadditives.com, Methyl-cellulose (used in Beyond Meat Beyond Burger) is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice. It is synthetically produced and can be used as an emulsifier or emulsifier salt, flavor enhancer, and stabilizer or thickener in food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical and other industries.

According to healthlines.com Sodium phosphate (an ingredient in 365 Everyday Value, Breaded Chickenless Nuggets) is an umbrella term that refers to multiple combinations of sodium (salt) and phosphate (an inorganic, salt-forming chemical). Food-grade sodium phosphate is recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as safe for consumption in processed food. Another use is to prepare the human bowel prior to a colonoscopy. Some researchers have found sodium phosphate when used as a food additive, can impact health differently than naturally occurring phosphate. This is because it’s absorbed differently by the body. According to the abstract, high levels of phosphate may elevate mortality rates for the general public, as well as for those with kidney disease and cardiovascular disease. Researchers linked high phosphate levels to accelerated aging and vascular damage. The researchers recommended that people eat foods with naturally occurring phosphates, rather than those with added sodium phosphate.

TBHQ, or tert-butylhydroquinone, another common ingredient in imitation meat is a commonly used preservative in processed foods, particularly those containing fats or oils. It is banned in some jurisdictions due to being linked to immune dysfunction, protection against fat-induced cell death, and to both carcinogenic and cancer-protective mechanisms within the body. While in other countries including the United States, TBHQ is deemed safe and used in thousands of processed foods. Microwave popcorn, chips, chicken nuggets, and even some kinds of butter contain TBHQ. It acts as a preservative to prevent oils in these products from oxidizing, and its fat anti-peroxidation effects also prevent oils from going rancid. In small amounts it is deemed safe but diets heavy in processed food may exceed safe amounts.

On a quest to eliminate the need for animal farming, Pat Brown founded Impossible Foods, seeking to provide an environmentally friendly alternative to meat and dairy, directly from plants. Previously Brown was a world renowned geneticist, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, and Professor of Biochemistry at Stanford University. In Brown’s bio on Tedmed.com he explains how he uses biochemistry to trick plants into producing the same protein as meat “all while tasting just as delicious.”

Ethan Brown the founder and chief executive of Beyond Meat contends there are several main benefits to consuming plant-based foods instead of animal meat. It leads to fewer greenhouse gas emissions, it consumes fewer natural resources and it is better for human health. But for Mr. Brown, there is a more personal motivator. He would rather not be responsible for the deaths of animals. (New York Times article The ‘Hedonistic Altruism’ of Plant-Based Meat by By David Gelles, Aug. 27, 2021).

Most of these newer products use chemically extracted protein isolates or concentrates from soy or peas, rather than the whole beans themselves and rely on artificial colors to improve eye appeal.

While the California-based Impossible Foods might have had a humble beginning they quickly became the fastest growing plant based meat company with over two billion dollars invested in it. Investors in many of the companies have links to large corporations and overseas companies especially with Chinese ties, such as Horizons Ventures, the private investment arm of Mr. Li Ka-shing, a leading investor in some of the world’s most innovative companies and disruptive technologies, including Facebook, Waze, Spotify, Impossible Foods, Improbable and Zoom.

Other investors in the companies include Cari Tuna and Dustin Moskovitz, a co-founder of Facebook and Asana. And Biz Stone is an American entrepreneur and co-founder of Twitter. Beyond Meat is also backed by celebrity and athlete investors such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Jessica Chastain, Snoop Dogg, Liza Koshy, Chris Paul, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Hopkins.

Tyson was an early investor in Beyond Meat and sold its shares (estimated to be worth $79 million) in 2019 on the eve of the vegan brand’s IPO to focus on its own plant-based offerings. Those products include the Raised & Rooted brand which Tyson initially launched in 2019.

The formerly popular investments have seen a steady decline in value. Beyond Meat stocks have fallen 84 percent from its peak of $152.58 in July of 2019 to a mere $24.42 in June of 2022. Many investors have lost millions. Supply chain issues have been blamed on some of the failures but the consumer demand has not grown as predicted.

Some see more of a future for Lab-grown meat, cultured meat grown from cells in a bioreactor, nourished by plant-based ingredients. The product allegedly has the same nutritional content as traditional meat.

Sean O’Keefe Present Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA weighed in on some of the ingredients found in imitation meat products. “TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation, Polypropylene Glycol is a flavoring and absorbs moisture. Why is it there? Soy and pea proteins are not any healthier than beef, we need to be aware that these products are highly processed, high tech products with a lot of components in there. TBHQ is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation, Polypropylene Glycol is a flavoring and absorbs moisture.”

O’Keefe feels that many individuals are insulated from where their food comes from and that we need to reconnect with our food sources. “I’m a food scientist and the simplest, closest to the farms is best, I personally don’t like the synthetic ingredients and I don’t feel that the imitation meat is sustainable. Natural is better for us and has been consumed for thousands of years. Nothing is more natural than an egg or a cow.”

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- The substitution of fish oil with vegetable oils may lower beneficial omega-3 levels in farmed salmon.

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These low-carb salmon patties feature just a few simple ingredients but a big on flavor.

Easy Salmon Patties have the flavor of the classic salmon patty recipe without bread crumbs or crackers. What’s even better?This recipe only takes 6 ingredients, and that includes salt and pepper.

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Easy Salmon Patties

Our Classic Salmon Patties recipe is number one on our blog and our Pinterest boards. Maybe we should start calling these the BEST SALMON PATTIES! But we love this low-carb version even better. That’s because these salmon patties are fast, easy (only 6 ingredients), delicious, kid-approved, and diet-friendly, whether it be low carb, keto or gluten-free.

Barbara makes salmon cakes quite often – they are a favorite of her daughters (her husband isn’t as big of a fan). So Barbara usually plans to make them when her husband has an evening meeting or is traveling for work. She invites our cousin Janet to dinner on these evenings as she’s a HUGE fan of Barbara’s salmon patties!

Our mom also made this exact salmon patties recipe without breadcrumbs using canned salmon growing up. The delicious aroma of these frying up on the stove top take us right back to our childhood.

Low-Carb Salmon Patties Ingredient List

Salmon Patties without Bread Crumbs

While our Classic Salmon Patties are “classic” for a reason, Barbara actually makes these Low-Carb Salmon Patties just as often as the others.

Actually, she says she can give youa thousand reasons to make these:

  1. They are delicious
  2. They are fast.
  3. Canned Salmon is affordable. (Never seen/bought it? Here are some options.)
  4. Canned Salmon can be a staple in your pantry. Staples are great for quick meals.
  5. These are kid friendly
  6. Canned Salmon is a good source of calcium.
  7. Canned Salmon is high in protein and Omega 3’s.
  8. You can get it at Aldi, our favorite grocery store.
  9. This recipe fits the bill for those of you on a low-carb diet, like Ketogenic (or gluten-free).
  10. You can eat these with a fork or as a sandwich!

Ok, that’s 10 reasons. But, we think that’s enough!

How to Make Low-Carb Salmon Patties

Step By Step Instructions

  1. Drain canned salmon into a bowl, removing the bones and skin. Reserve some of the salmon liquid.
  2. Add egg, black pepper and salt, and mix with your hands until incorporated. The mixture should be slightly wet and sloppy. The reserved juice can be added if necessary.
  3. In a medium skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until it is sizzling.
  4. Divide the salmon into 4 patties, and add to the skillet.
  5. Cook on each side 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Resist the urge to move or flip until a golden brown crust has formed.

Full recipe steps and ingredient amounts for these quick Salmon Patties can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Recipe FAQs

  • These salmon patties without bread crumbs and without crackers means they are low carb.
  • Reserve a little bit of the juices from the canned salmon. This keeps the salmon patty flavorful and also helps hold the salmon patty together.
  • Use your clean hands to mix all the ingredients together and form a salmon patty.
  • Do not add the salmon patty to the butter and olive oil in the pan until it is heated up. Also, do not touch or flip the salmon patty until you see the bottom edge is browned well. This prevents the salmon patty from falling apart.
  • Eat alone with lots of ketchup or mustard or you could eat as a sandwich. Tartar sauce is also optional.
  • My favorite way to eat these is with fried potatoes and creamed peas.

What to eat with salmon patties?

Check out these 10 side dishes that go perfectly along side salmon patties.

  1. Creamed Peas
  2. Cottage Cheese
  3. Red Hot Cinnamon Apples
  4. Simple Coleslaw
  5. Applesauce
  6. Fruit Salad
  7. Creamed Corn
  8. Ambrosia
  9. Cornbread
  10. Broccoli Rice Casserole

Recipe Variations

  • If you really feel the need to add a binder, try using crushed saltine crackers.
  • Fresh dill or parsley makes a nice addition.
  • Try adding diced onion for more flavor.
  • Lemon juice brightens up the flavor.

Our Favorite Seafood Recipes

We pulled together our canned salmon recipes in this post.

What can I use instead of breadcrumbs for fish cakes?

Any type of crushed crackers such as Saltines or Ritz, cornflakes, panko bread crumbs or just a plain, raw egg can replace breadcrumbs in fish cakes.

Can I make salmon croquettes without bread crumbs?

Yes, my mom never used bread crumbs for salmon croquettes. Instead use a raw egg as the binder. Be sure the oil is hot enough before placing the salmon mixture in the skillet. Do not mess with the croquettes until it’s golden brown on the bottom. Only flip once!

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Easy Salmon Patties – A Low-Carb Salmon Patties without Bread Crumbs

Easy Salmon Patties have the flavor of the classic salmon patty recipe without bread crumbs and without crackers, making them a low carb salmon patties recipe.

Prep Time6 minutes mins

Cook Time14 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy salmon patties, low-carb salmon patties, salmon cakes, salmon patties, salmon patties without bread crumbs, salmon patty

Servings: 4

Calories: 216kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 14.75 ounces Wild Alaskan Pink Salmon canned
  • 1 egg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Drain salmon into a bowl, and reserve the liquid. Remove bones and skin from the salmon.

  • Add egg, black pepper and salt to the salmon. Mix with your hands until incorporated. The mixture should be slightly wet and sloppy. If too dry, add some salmon broth back to the mixture.

  • Add butter and olive oil to a skillet; heat over medium heat until butter mixture is sizzling.

  • Make 4 patties out of salmon mixture; add to the skillet.

  • Cook on each side 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used. It should not be used for specific dietary needs.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Calcium: 303mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What to use instead of breadcrumbs for salmon patties? ›

No breadcrumbs are needed: Instead, I use a small amount of almond flour. It adds a lovely nuttiness, and doesn't overpower the salmon flavor the way breadcrumbs can often do. If I'm making salmon patties, I surely want them to taste like salmon and not bread!

What to use to keep salmon patties from falling apart? ›

Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise will add moisture and help keep the salmon patty from falling apart.

What can I use as a binder instead of eggs in salmon patties? ›

You can use wheat flour, oat flour or mashed potatoes egg substitute for binder in salmon patties. Replace each egg with 1/3 cup of flour or mashed potato.

What causes salmon patties to fall apart? ›

If you add too much egg, for instance, or the canned fish isn't properly drained, the mixture will be too wet and the cakes will fall apart. Too many breadcrumbs, on the other hand, will make your cakes dry and crumbly.

What should I use if I don't have breadcrumbs? ›

For ¼ cup fine, dry bread crumbs, substitute any of these items:
  • ¾ cup soft bread crumbs.
  • ¼ cup panko.
  • ¼ cup cracker or pretzel crumbs.
  • ¼ cup crushed cornflakes or other unsweetened cereals.
  • ⅔ cup regular rolled oats (Use this only as a substitute for bread crumbs in meat loaf and other meat mixtures, such as burgers.
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What can I use to bind instead of breadcrumbs? ›

Nuts Or Seeds

Sunflower seeds, almonds, and sesame seeds are all great breadcrumb alternatives. Chop larger nuts finely in a food processor. Seeds like sesame are already small enough and can be used as is. Use a variety of nuts as a coating for chicken, fish, or pork; just pulse them finely so they will stick.

How do you keep homemade patties from falling apart? ›

We recommend simply shaping the beef into a vague burger shape with the least amount handling as possible. Or if you'd rather work smarter than harder, you can also use a stuffed burger press like the Big Boy Burger Binder, which shapes the perfect burger every time. Go easy on the flipping too.

How do you keep patties from falling apart? ›

watch the edges, and don't flip them until the edges are browning. also pay attention to the way you shape your burgers. if they're much thicker in the middle than they are on the edges, the middle will still be loose while the edges of the burger are firm. and then you have the fall-apart thing happening.

Can you use milk as a binder instead of eggs? ›

If you're making something fairly dense, such as a chocolate cake, use ¼ cup milk of your choice instead of the egg.

Can I use mayonnaise instead of eggs as a binder? ›

There are more than a few reasons why mayo makes sense as a substitute for egg wash. Since they both share the same main ingredient (eggs), they function in very similar ways. Much like egg wash acts as a binding agent to help seasonings and breadcrumbs stick to meat, creamy mayonnaise also manages to do the same.

What can I use to bind ingredients instead of egg? ›

Some common egg substitutes include:
  • Mashed banana. Mashed banana can act as a binding agent when baking or making pancake batter. ...
  • Applesauce. Applesauce can also act as a binding agent. ...
  • Fruit puree. ...
  • Avocado. ...
  • Gelatin. ...
  • Xanthan gum. ...
  • Vegetable oil and baking powder. ...
  • Margarine.
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Why are my salmon patties so dry? ›

Overcooked Salmon Is Dry

Salmon goes from moist and silky to tough and dry when it's overcooked, even by just a minute or two. This can happen whether you're grilling it, baking it, broiling it, or cooking it on the stovetop, although some methods of preparation are better suited for salmon than others.

Why are my salmon patties mushy? ›

Cooking the salmon patties at too high a temperature or for too short a time can result in a mushy interior. Is canned salmon good for you? Canned salmon has great health benefits! It's high in protein, rich in omega-3 heart healthy fats, high in potassium and B vitamins…just to name a few.

What is the white stuff that seeps out of salmon? ›

Albumin is a liquid protein that solidifies when the fish is cooked, seeping out as the muscle fibers contract under heat, becoming thick and a bright white. Think of your salmon as a wet towel being rung out. The wringing is the heat and the water being pushed out is that white stuff you're seeing.

How do I keep my fish patties from falling apart? ›

Use Binding Agents: Incorporate ingredients that act as binding agents, such as eggs, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, or mashed potatoes. These ingredients help hold the mixture together and prevent it from crumbling. Chill the Mixture: After shaping the fish cakes, refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

What is a good egg substitute for breading? ›

THE BOTTOM LINE: We recommend using heavy cream when breading foods if you cannot use eggs. CREAM IS BEST: If you can't use eggs, use heavy cream to hold breading in place.

What is the purpose of breadcrumbs in patties? ›

Burgers. Breadcrumbs make a great addition to homemade burger patties—particularly ones made with lean meat. Due to their texture and softness, breadcrumbs will help the patties hold moisture while grilling or pan-frying, leaving you with a juicy and tasty end result.

Can I use egg instead of breadcrumbs in burgers? ›

There are several ways to bind a burger patty together for grilling to help it maintain its shape and not fall apart. Here are some common methods: Egg: Adding beaten egg as a binder helps to hold the ingredients together. The proteins in the egg coagulate during cooking, helping the patty keep its shape.

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**Aesthetic & Space-Saving Appeal**
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- They are an efficient solution for small yards or limited outdoor space, allowing for maximum planting in minimal square footage.

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- Modern systems, like those developed by plant-tech companies, can make maintenance easier, sometimes requiring minimal daily attention.

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Here are the core nuggets summarizing the practical benefits, design considerations, and overall value of green (living) walls and vertical gardens for your home:

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Content: Prince’s Landscape Pte Ltd Now Provides Singapore Properties with Vertical Green Walls

Prince’s Landscape Pte Ltd is famous for its vertical wall planters, green walls and flower backdrop in Singapore. The company caters to residential and commercial clients as well.

Singapore, 2023-Jan-04 — /EPR Network/ — Prince’s Landscape Pte Ltd, the leading landscaping company in Singapore is offering vertical green walls to commercial and residential properties. Whether it is a retail showroom or a high rise, the vertical green wall is an innovative approach towards introducing nature amidst the concrete jungle.

The company uses quality vertical wall planters, ensuring the healthy growth of the plants. These vertical walls are easy to maintain, assemble, install, disassemble, and reinstall. The technique used by Prince’s Landscape Pte Ltd ensures the user does not have to spend much time tending and taking care of the plants.

Along with green walls, the company also provides clients with exquisite flower backdrops in Singapore to complement the greenery around them. It’s a long-term investment as a green wall can last up to 25 years.

Vertical walls by Prince’s Landscape Pte Ltd come with some unique features:

  • Custom design to suit the client’s needs.
  • Minimal watering of the green wall plants.
  • Ultra-low maintenance ensured.
  • Quick installation due to a modular system.
  • Use of plants that can survive in a tropical climate.

Why choose a vertical green wall?

  • Reduces waste of energy.
  • Improves air quality.
  • Makes the structure sustainable.
  • The space becomes more fire-resistant.
  • Minimizes ambient noise.

The general installation cost for a vertical green wall by Prince’s Landscape Pte Ltd ranges between $200 per square meter and $1200 per square meter, depending on the design, the kind of plants used and the installation process.

About the company:

One of the oldest nurseries in Singapore, Prince’s Landscape Pte Ltd has 50 years of experience in the industry. Started out humbly as a flower shop, Prince’s Landscape Pte Ltd have evolved into a full-fledged landscape design and installation specialist.

Contact Details

Telephone: 65 6763 7000

Fax: 65 6892 2700

WhatsApp: +65 8838 3479

Email: buzz@prince.com.sg

Address: 53 Sungei Tengah Road, Singapore 698998

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While making your home healthier can involve simple steps like decluttering, swapping out cleaning products for natural versions and opening windows to let in more fresh air, there are other projects that can be done to create longer-lasting results.

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Content: Invite nature into your home by creating a verdant "living wall" display

Humans need plants to survive.

We eat them, drink them, use them as medicine, and even decorate with them in order to bring joy to our daily lives.

Once you start caring for a couple of houseplants, it's easy to spiral into an obsession with our magnificent, leafy friends. If your collection of 20-plus houseplants isn't enough to satiate your need for greenery in your home anymore, why not take it to the next level with a full-blown living wall?

Living walls, or vertical gardens as they're sometimes called, are made up of an array of live plants that are planted vertically and can range in size from just a few square feet to entire walls in large atrium spaces.

However, larger installations can cost upwards of $125-$225 per square foot of wall and aren't exactly feasible for renters or homeowners who are on a strict budget or have limited space.

While you can certainly contract a company to install a living wall in your home, there are also local and handcrafted options to consider depending on your budget, your lifestyle and what look you're going for.

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Dominic Villareal in front of A Modern Plantsman's living wall display.

Dominic Villareal, the owner of A Modern Plantsman, weighed his own options when expanding his Colfax plant store to downtown Spokane in late 2021.

"My partner and I were scoping out the local plant scene, and we noticed immediately that there was a lack of living wall installations in Spokane," he says. "There are no plant stores or nurseries in the area that have one."

When Villareal secured the space for his shop on the main floor of the Hotel Indigo building, he began designing a plant wall that was eye-catching as well as functional for his customers. The plant wall, constructed by Villareal himself, features wooden shelves that are just deep enough to hide the pots that the plants reside in, giving it the appearance of a living wall.

"That's very doable for a home setting," he says. "You can take the pots off the shelf for easy watering and care."

Villareal recommends plants that trail for any DIY living wall project, but also says that including plants of different heights can give the wall a much more textured and varied appearance.

"Start with plants like pothos, heart leaf philodendrons and prayer plants," Villareal says. "Prayer plants specifically can deal with very low-light situations, which is perfect for a home installation. They'll disguise any nonnatural elements of the wall once they start to trail down."

Previous owner of Sage + Moss and seasoned houseplant parent Annecia Paulson recommends utilizing organic elements when creating your display for ease of watering and a more harmonious facade.

The most common way to do this is by creating mounted plant displays. Mounted plants are plants that have been affixed onto an object using moss or other organic materials.

"Creating mounted plants is actually a really easy process," she says. "You simply remove most of the dirt from the roots, place the plant on the piece of bark and then attach it using sphagnum moss and fishing line."

The upkeep and care of mounted plants lie in the choice of wood, Paulson says.

"Using cork bark is the best option — it's lightweight and naturally mold-resistant. Just soak the whole thing in water, let it drip dry and then hang it on your wall using Command hooks or string. Super simple," she says.

If the trial and error of diving in headfirst just isn't your thing, many area plant stores, including A Modern Plantsman, offer workshops on how to create mounted plants and products that can assist you in your journey to creating a living wall.

"We really try to act as a resource for people in the community," Villareal says. "We want to help people learn how to do these things. I've already gone through the trial and error of the projects that people attempt at home, so I'm happy to give people that knowledge." ♦

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Madison Pearson is the Inlander's Listings Editor, managing the calendar of events and regularly contributing to the Arts & Culture section of the paper. She joined the staff in 2022 after graduating from Eastern Washington University.

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