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title: Do You Know What QRILL Aqua Is?
description: QRILL Aqua is prepared from an extract of ground whole Antarctic krill. Following are some facts about the ingredient for fish feed.
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# [Do You Know What QRILL Aqua Is?](https://www.qrillaqua.com/blog-and-news/do-you-know-what-qrill-aqua-is)

 Written by [Tone Laila Solstad Marketing Director](https://www.qrillaqua.com/blog-and-news/author/tone-laila-solstad-marketing-director) | Jan 31, 2025 10:32:18 AM

## What is QRILL Aqua?

QRILL Aqua is prepared from an extract of ground whole Antarctic krill that is cooked and dried, resulting in a brownish-orange powder containing around 60 percent protein with a nutritionally well-balanced amino acid profile. It is a sustainable source of protein, omega-3 phospholipids, feed attractants and [astaxanthin](https://www.qrillaqua.com/blog-and-news/how-to-use-astaxanthin-krill-oil-in-shrimp-diets). The benefits of including this ingredient in fish feeds are many: 

 

- Increased appetite
- Enhanced growth
- Stronger immune system
- Increased survival rates
- Better fillet quality

 

### See short film on making QRILL Aqua:

 

 

## Fresh and natural

 

QRILL Aqua products are all made from fresh krill and the crew harvest as long as the Antarctic season and [CCMLAR](https://www.ccamlr.org/) regulatory allows. As a result of their diet, krill have different fat and protein content throughout the year. Early in the season – after feeding on algae, the krill are often low in fat but high in protein. Midseason, fat content is higher due feeding on plankton. Being that [QRILL Aqua products](https://www.qrillaqua.com/qrill-aqua-products) are all natural they vary in composition levels depending on the season of harvest. 

 

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