1、Aquaculture
Krill is natural bait for many species of fish and crustacean, which is widely used in the aquarium and aquaculture.

 

(1) Salmon: a. Trimethyl amine oxide, TMAO: reduce salmon’s physiological stress when they are transferred from fresh to seawater； b. Chitin： as an immune system stimulant for some fish species； c. Astaxanthin：increase flesh pigmentation on salmon, trout, yellow tail, shrimp and other farmed species； d. It acts as a good growth-promoting agent, increasing weight gain and feed conversion rates； e. The spread of the fat in the fish meat is more even.

 

(2) Ornamental fish： a. Increase spawning； b. Make the egg and juvenile fish healthier； c. Keep the fish fins intact； d. Make the color vivid.

 

(3)Turtle： Nutrition for the turtles, keeping the shell solid and intact.

 

2、Recreational fishery

 

Krill is used as bait in the commercial and recreational fishing for the strong smell.

 

3、Animal healthcare

 

a. They are important ingredient in feeds for poultry production, pet food. b. Increase the survival rate of the newborn; promote the growth of the animals. c. Improve the status of the skin and fur; d. Anti-inflammation & anti-fungus e. Easy digestion

 

4、Human healthcare

 

Krill oil is rich in astaxanthin and unsaturated fatty acid. This fat has a high content of phospholipids, which is similar to the one of the cell membrane in human. The similarity results in a better absorption when human digest the krill oil. Krill oil excels in preventing the cardiovascular diseases.

 

5、Food

 

Krill is used in the food processing as sausage、ham、pizza、meatball etc.