Journal of Aquatropica Asia
Vol 10 No 1 (2025): Journal of Aquatropica Asia

NUTRITIONAL AND CAROTENOID CHARACTERIZATION OF YELLOW PUMPKIN (Cucurbita moschata) POWDER FOR POTENTIAL USE IN ORNAMENTAL FISH FEED

Islamy, R. Adharyan (Unknown)
Faqih, Abd Rahem (Unknown)
Putra, Arya Darmawan Kurniadi (Unknown)
Ramadhani, Auryn Novia (Unknown)
Czech, Michael (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
10 May 2025

Abstract

Yellow pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) is a natural plant source rich in carotenoids, particularly β-carotene, with promising potential as a functional ingredient in ornamental fish diets. This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional composition and carotenoid profile of yellow pumpkin powder as a preliminary step toward its application in enhancing fish coloration. Proximate analysis revealed high carbohydrate content (61.25%), crude fiber (10.48%), and moderate protein levels (13.26%). Furthermore, the β-carotene content reached 102.4 mg/kg, highlighting its value as a natural pigment source. Essential minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium were also present in considerable amounts. These findings suggest that yellow pumpkin powder is a nutritious, sustainable, and pigment-rich feed ingredient suitable for use in ornamental aquaculture.

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Journal of Aquatropica Asia
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Abbrev

aquatropica

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Universitas Bangka Belitung

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

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Journal of Aquatropica Asia (JoAA) is an open access scientific periodical managed by the Department of Aquaculture, Bangka Belitung University. JoAA Journal involvement is carried out 2 (two) times a year, namely in July and December in the form of the main manuscript is an article that contains ...