Exploring the Potential of Garcinia cowa as a Phytogenic Feed Additive for Fish | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Aquatic Biology and Fisheries | ||
| Volume 29, Issue 6, November and December 2025, Pages 159-174 PDF (280.78 K) | ||
| Document Type: Review articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejabf.2025.393165.6009 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Muhamad Dwi Cahya* 1; Yuli Andriani2; R Adharyan Islamy3; Andi Masriah4 | ||
| 1Department of Aquaculture (Kediri Campus), Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya | ||
| 2Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Padjadjaran | ||
| 3Aquaculture (Kediri City Kampus), Department of Fisheries and Marine Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Brawijaya University, Jl. Pringgodani, Kediri City 64111, East Java, Indonesia | ||
| 4Department of Aquaculture (Kediri Campus), Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Research on natural feed additives in aquaculture has drawn attention to phytogenic compounds, such as those derived from tropical plant species of the Garcinia genus, due to their potential to promote growth, immunity, and microbial resistance in fish. Garcinia cowa, also known as Asam Kandis in Indonesian, is notable for its rich content of polyphenols, including hydroxycitric acid (HCA), a phytochemical with established roles in antioxidant and antimicrobial processes in humans. This article assesses the current research regarding the phytochemical composition, bioactivity, and potential application of G. cowa as a feed additive in fish nutrition. Notably, to date, no published studies have evaluated the effect of G. cowa inclusion in fish feed on growth performance, immune system, antimicrobial activity, and feed efficiency. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Antioxidant; Antibacterial; Feed additive; Garcinia cowa; Phytochemical | ||
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