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title: QRILL Aqua – the Ingredient
description: QRILL Aqua is a sustainable source of protein, omega-3 phospholipids, feed attractants and astaxanthin. Read about benefits of this ingredient in fish feed
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# [QRILL Aqua – the Ingredient](https://www.qrillaqua.com/blog-and-news/krill-meal-the-ingredient)

 Written by [Tone Laila Solstad Marketing Director](https://www.qrillaqua.com/blog-and-news/author/tone-laila-solstad-marketing-director) | Jan 2, 2025 5:00:00 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 this ingredient in fish feeds are many:

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

 

## Watch the film about our ingredient

 

 

## Fresh and natural

QRILL Aqua products are all made from fresh krill and the crew harvest as long as the Antarctic seasons and [CCMLAR](https://www.ccamlr.org/) regulatory allows. The fresh krill have different fat and protein content throughout the year. This is a result of their diet.

Early in the season – after feeding on algae – the krill are often low in fat but high in protein. Mid-season, fat content is higher as the krill is feeding on plankton. Seeing that [QRILL Aqua products](https://www.qrillaqua.com/qrill-aqua-products) does not contain artificial components they therefore vary in nutrition values depending on the season of harvest.

 

Read more about benefits for [salmon industry](https://www.qrillaqua.com/products-salmonids) and [marine species](https://www.qrillaqua.com/product-marine-fish). Or **download the booklet about benefits of krill for fish farming below.**

 

 

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