BENEFITS OF CARP AS FOOD:
It may come as a surprise to many but Carp is one of the world's most farmed and consumed fish species. Many millions of people living in numerous countries view carp as an important food source and very healthy form of fish protein.
WORLD HUNGER:
It is actually shocking to think that whilst there are 795 000 000 (2 000 000 in Australia) people around the world who suffer from hunger (many die from it), that we can even consider to DESTROY / WASTE 2 000 000+ tonnes of one of the worlds healthiest proteins. Yes, it does not matter how many times people try to bundle it with things like cane toads and rabbits, it still remains and IS a very healthy and ever scarcer Food source . Cane toads and rabbits have Zero internationally recognised social and economic value whereas carp is worth billions of dollars and a very important food source for millions people. Australia is already one of the world’s most wasteful nations, wasting between $8 and $10 billion of food yearly. Deliberately destroying 2 000 000 tonnes of fish is disgraceful to say the least. Support the Carp Australia Resource Project and say NO to the irreversible, wasteful and potentially risky Koi herpes Virus.
It is actually shocking to think that whilst there are 795 000 000 (2 000 000 in Australia) people around the world who suffer from hunger (many die from it), that we can even consider to DESTROY / WASTE 2 000 000+ tonnes of one of the worlds healthiest proteins. Yes, it does not matter how many times people try to bundle it with things like cane toads and rabbits, it still remains and IS a very healthy and ever scarcer Food source . Cane toads and rabbits have Zero internationally recognised social and economic value whereas carp is worth billions of dollars and a very important food source for millions people. Australia is already one of the world’s most wasteful nations, wasting between $8 and $10 billion of food yearly. Deliberately destroying 2 000 000 tonnes of fish is disgraceful to say the least. Support the Carp Australia Resource Project and say NO to the irreversible, wasteful and potentially risky Koi herpes Virus.
FOODBANK - HUNGER IN AUSTRALIA HERE ARE THE FACTS ON HUNGER IN AUSTRALIA:
1 in 6 people report having experienced food insecurity in the last year
2 million people seek food relief each year
644,000 people receive food relief from Foodbank agencies, every month
33% of those are children (216,000)
43,000 people are turned away every month because of food shortages (14,600 of these are children)
https://www.foodbank.org.au/hunger-in-australia/the-facts/
11 Amazing Benefits of Carp
Carp is one of the most delicious and common fish consumed in many parts of the world, and it has a number of great health benefits, including its ability to improve heart health, lower inflammation, protect respiratory health, optimize digestive function, slow the aging process and fend off chronic disease.
Carp is an extremely popular fish around the world, and belongs to the family Cyprinidae, and is an oily freshwater variety. While carp are native to Europe and Asia, they are exported to many other places, both for their great flavour and impressive nutritional benefits. There are a number of different types of carp, some of which can grow up to 50kg in weight and 150 cm in length! They are highly prized by fishermen due to their size and for being notoriously difficult to hook. In some ecosystems, carp are considered invasive and threatening to many native species, which has increased the amount of angling events that promote carp fishing. Carp are also farmed in certain parts of Asia and Europe for aquaculture and as a food source. In fact, carp domestication is reputed to have begun in China more than 2,000 years ago. When cooked properly, carp is very tender and flavourful, making it ideal for soups and other culinary dishes.
Not only is the fish highly symbolic and culturally respected in certain areas, but it is also praised as one of the healthiest fish for human consumption. Carp are incredibly rich in minerals and vitamins, particularly phosphorous and vitamin B12 which the body needs to function properly, as well as high levels of beneficial fatty acids, protein and antioxidants. This unique nutrient profile makes carp highly desirable for people looking for a better dietary protein. Now, before you head off to the nearest fish market to pick up some carp, take a closer look at some of the health benefits that it provides.
Heart Health: With high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, like many other oily fish, carp is able to protect the heart in a variety of ways. By improving the balance of omega-3s to omega-6s, carp can help to reduce plaque build-up and lower the risk of atherosclerosis. This can also help to reduce blood pressure, eliminate strain on the cardiovascular system, and lower your chances of experiencing a heart attack or stroke.
Anti-inflammatory Effects: If you regularly suffer from joint pain, many doctors and nutritionists suggest increasing your weekly fish intake. The omega-3 fatty acids are not only good for your heart, but also for any inflammation that you may be experiencing in various parts of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people, and the connections between “good” cholesterol and lowered occurrences of this disease are very encouraging. Links have also been made between the prevention of osteoarthritis and omega-3 intake.
Boosts the Immune System: Zinc is a crucial mineral in our diet that many people overlook, and thus suffer from a deficiency. While the symptoms of zinc deficiency aren’t as obvious as iron or calcium, it can severely compromise your immune system. Zinc plays a key role in stimulating the immune system, and carp happens to be rich in zinc, with more than 10% of your daily intake in a single serving.
Protects Gastrointestinal Function: Inflammation of the gut and gastrointestinal system is very common, but it can lead to a number of terrible conditions, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. If you want to improve your digestive efficiency and reduce symptoms of bloating, constipation, haemorrhoids and general stomach upset, then adding carp to your diet may be a wise choice. Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to reducing the risk of inflammatory bowel syndromes in numerous studies.
Chronic Disease: Many of the key vitamins and minerals found in carp have more than one function, even serving as antioxidants in some capacity. Vitamin A, for example, is a very powerful antioxidant in its alternate for of beta-carotene, and this can eliminate free radicals from negatively impacting your body. Free radicals can cause healthy cells to mutate, leading to cancer and other chronic diseases. The antioxidant substances in carp help to reduce that risk.
Treats Respiratory Distress: Research has shown that the rich concentration of minerals and nutrients in carp can work as a kick-starter for our respiratory health. If you’re suffering from bronchitis, chronic respiratory distress, or some other illness connected to your lungs and respiratory tracts, adding carp to your diet would be a good choice. Aside from reducing inflammation in the respiratory system, it can also speed healing to those damaged areas.
Strong Bones and Teeth: Phosphorous is found in extremely high concentrations in carp. In fact, a single serving of carp provides more than 50% of the daily recommended intake of this critical mineral. Phosphorous is very important in the development and retention of bone mineral density in the body, and it also functions as a component in our teeth. Phosphorous can help prevent conditions like osteoporosis, as well as weakened or damaged enamel.
Slow Aging: One of the best things about antioxidants it the effect that they can have on our physical appearance. For people who are beginning to “show their age” in age spots, blemishes, wrinkles, or skin that has lost its elasticity, antioxidants can stimulate the production of new, healthy cells and slow down the aging process. Carp contains a number of antioxidant substances, and fish is widely recognized as an excellent food to slow down or even reverse the aging process.
Aid in Sleep: Moderate magnesium levels in carp make it an important fish for those struggling to sleep. Magnesium triggers the release of certain neurotransmitters that calm the nervous system and can induce restful sleep. For people suffering from insomnia or consistently wake up throughout the course of the night, adding carp to one or two meals per week could solve your problems!
Optimize Hormonal Levels: High levels of B vitamins mean that carp can help optimize the metabolism and balance various hormonal levels. The iodine content of carp is also helpful in balancing the function of the thyroid gland and other key hormonal centres in the body. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nature of the fish can also help to ensure that our chemical processes are functioning normally.
Improve Vision: Beta-carotene, which is where vitamin A is derived from, is a powerful provitamin that functions as an antioxidant in the body. In particular, beta-carotene is linked to improving vision health and the strength of your retina. Studies have connected the consumption of carp and other oily fish to improved vision and less oxidative stress, preventing macular degeneration and general vision deficiency.
Stimulate Cognition: Omega-3s, antioxidants, zinc and selenium have all been connected to cognitive effects in human beings. Essentially, these substances can help to stimulate new neural pathways and prevent oxidative stress in the capillaries and blood vessels of the brain. This leads to higher levels of concentration, focus, logical thinking and memory, while also preventing the early onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Carp is one of the most delicious and common fish consumed in many parts of the world, and it has a number of great health benefits, including its ability to improve heart health, lower inflammation, protect respiratory health, optimize digestive function, slow the aging process and fend off chronic disease.
Carp is an extremely popular fish around the world, and belongs to the family Cyprinidae, and is an oily freshwater variety. While carp are native to Europe and Asia, they are exported to many other places, both for their great flavour and impressive nutritional benefits. There are a number of different types of carp, some of which can grow up to 50kg in weight and 150 cm in length! They are highly prized by fishermen due to their size and for being notoriously difficult to hook. In some ecosystems, carp are considered invasive and threatening to many native species, which has increased the amount of angling events that promote carp fishing. Carp are also farmed in certain parts of Asia and Europe for aquaculture and as a food source. In fact, carp domestication is reputed to have begun in China more than 2,000 years ago. When cooked properly, carp is very tender and flavourful, making it ideal for soups and other culinary dishes.
Not only is the fish highly symbolic and culturally respected in certain areas, but it is also praised as one of the healthiest fish for human consumption. Carp are incredibly rich in minerals and vitamins, particularly phosphorous and vitamin B12 which the body needs to function properly, as well as high levels of beneficial fatty acids, protein and antioxidants. This unique nutrient profile makes carp highly desirable for people looking for a better dietary protein. Now, before you head off to the nearest fish market to pick up some carp, take a closer look at some of the health benefits that it provides.
Heart Health: With high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, like many other oily fish, carp is able to protect the heart in a variety of ways. By improving the balance of omega-3s to omega-6s, carp can help to reduce plaque build-up and lower the risk of atherosclerosis. This can also help to reduce blood pressure, eliminate strain on the cardiovascular system, and lower your chances of experiencing a heart attack or stroke.
Anti-inflammatory Effects: If you regularly suffer from joint pain, many doctors and nutritionists suggest increasing your weekly fish intake. The omega-3 fatty acids are not only good for your heart, but also for any inflammation that you may be experiencing in various parts of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people, and the connections between “good” cholesterol and lowered occurrences of this disease are very encouraging. Links have also been made between the prevention of osteoarthritis and omega-3 intake.
Boosts the Immune System: Zinc is a crucial mineral in our diet that many people overlook, and thus suffer from a deficiency. While the symptoms of zinc deficiency aren’t as obvious as iron or calcium, it can severely compromise your immune system. Zinc plays a key role in stimulating the immune system, and carp happens to be rich in zinc, with more than 10% of your daily intake in a single serving.
Protects Gastrointestinal Function: Inflammation of the gut and gastrointestinal system is very common, but it can lead to a number of terrible conditions, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. If you want to improve your digestive efficiency and reduce symptoms of bloating, constipation, haemorrhoids and general stomach upset, then adding carp to your diet may be a wise choice. Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to reducing the risk of inflammatory bowel syndromes in numerous studies.
Chronic Disease: Many of the key vitamins and minerals found in carp have more than one function, even serving as antioxidants in some capacity. Vitamin A, for example, is a very powerful antioxidant in its alternate for of beta-carotene, and this can eliminate free radicals from negatively impacting your body. Free radicals can cause healthy cells to mutate, leading to cancer and other chronic diseases. The antioxidant substances in carp help to reduce that risk.
Treats Respiratory Distress: Research has shown that the rich concentration of minerals and nutrients in carp can work as a kick-starter for our respiratory health. If you’re suffering from bronchitis, chronic respiratory distress, or some other illness connected to your lungs and respiratory tracts, adding carp to your diet would be a good choice. Aside from reducing inflammation in the respiratory system, it can also speed healing to those damaged areas.
Strong Bones and Teeth: Phosphorous is found in extremely high concentrations in carp. In fact, a single serving of carp provides more than 50% of the daily recommended intake of this critical mineral. Phosphorous is very important in the development and retention of bone mineral density in the body, and it also functions as a component in our teeth. Phosphorous can help prevent conditions like osteoporosis, as well as weakened or damaged enamel.
Slow Aging: One of the best things about antioxidants it the effect that they can have on our physical appearance. For people who are beginning to “show their age” in age spots, blemishes, wrinkles, or skin that has lost its elasticity, antioxidants can stimulate the production of new, healthy cells and slow down the aging process. Carp contains a number of antioxidant substances, and fish is widely recognized as an excellent food to slow down or even reverse the aging process.
Aid in Sleep: Moderate magnesium levels in carp make it an important fish for those struggling to sleep. Magnesium triggers the release of certain neurotransmitters that calm the nervous system and can induce restful sleep. For people suffering from insomnia or consistently wake up throughout the course of the night, adding carp to one or two meals per week could solve your problems!
Optimize Hormonal Levels: High levels of B vitamins mean that carp can help optimize the metabolism and balance various hormonal levels. The iodine content of carp is also helpful in balancing the function of the thyroid gland and other key hormonal centres in the body. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nature of the fish can also help to ensure that our chemical processes are functioning normally.
Improve Vision: Beta-carotene, which is where vitamin A is derived from, is a powerful provitamin that functions as an antioxidant in the body. In particular, beta-carotene is linked to improving vision health and the strength of your retina. Studies have connected the consumption of carp and other oily fish to improved vision and less oxidative stress, preventing macular degeneration and general vision deficiency.
Stimulate Cognition: Omega-3s, antioxidants, zinc and selenium have all been connected to cognitive effects in human beings. Essentially, these substances can help to stimulate new neural pathways and prevent oxidative stress in the capillaries and blood vessels of the brain. This leads to higher levels of concentration, focus, logical thinking and memory, while also preventing the early onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
OTHER USES AS FOOD SOURCE:
Roe (Caviar)
In 2003 K & C Fisheries Global Pty Ltd developed a process to enable the production of a high quality value Carp Roe for human consumption. The roe removed from the carp harvested by K & C Fisheries Global Pty Ltd is primarily processed at our factory and then sent on into Europe for further processing into a product called Taramas (commonly known here in Australia as Caviar dip)
K & C Fisheries Global Pty Ltd delivers the Roe product in chilled/salted form, as opposed to the frozen format as supplied by other suppliers. This saves the client approximately two days of production time in the defrosting and preparation (washing and separating) of the frozen product.
The chilled product eliminates the risk of loss of quality and of the benefit to the client with the reduction of production time. The product is packaged in environmentally considerate reusable plastic pails. These plastic pales provide an additional product to the client to on sell to farmers for seal feed bins and water buckets.
The Taramas is the original Greek recipe of approx. 12,000 years. It actually highlights the Carp roe (Eggs).
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
More interesting reading: https://paleoleap.com/all-about-fish-eggs/
Milt
The milt (Male gonad) is removed from the Carp, washed and frozen in either 500gram packets or in packets of 250 grams of milt and 250 grams of washed Roe. This format of product is mainly used in Czechoslovakia. It is either made into a traditional soup for Christmas day lunch or fried or poached. Prague alone uses 80 tons just on Christmas day.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
Trunks
Trunks are Carp that have been gutted and had the head and tail removed.
Markets for these fish are usually
• Canning market (Trunks from 800 grams to 1500 grams). These fish are thawed and cut into cutlets steamed, placed into a can with some vegetables, lidded and then returned to be sterilized and preserved. This is the traditional way for many Europeans to eat fish.
• These markets are mainly in the Middle East and Europe. When ordering they usually order in the vicinity of 400 tons at a time.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
Roe (Caviar)
In 2003 K & C Fisheries Global Pty Ltd developed a process to enable the production of a high quality value Carp Roe for human consumption. The roe removed from the carp harvested by K & C Fisheries Global Pty Ltd is primarily processed at our factory and then sent on into Europe for further processing into a product called Taramas (commonly known here in Australia as Caviar dip)
K & C Fisheries Global Pty Ltd delivers the Roe product in chilled/salted form, as opposed to the frozen format as supplied by other suppliers. This saves the client approximately two days of production time in the defrosting and preparation (washing and separating) of the frozen product.
The chilled product eliminates the risk of loss of quality and of the benefit to the client with the reduction of production time. The product is packaged in environmentally considerate reusable plastic pails. These plastic pales provide an additional product to the client to on sell to farmers for seal feed bins and water buckets.
The Taramas is the original Greek recipe of approx. 12,000 years. It actually highlights the Carp roe (Eggs).
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
More interesting reading: https://paleoleap.com/all-about-fish-eggs/
Milt
The milt (Male gonad) is removed from the Carp, washed and frozen in either 500gram packets or in packets of 250 grams of milt and 250 grams of washed Roe. This format of product is mainly used in Czechoslovakia. It is either made into a traditional soup for Christmas day lunch or fried or poached. Prague alone uses 80 tons just on Christmas day.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
Trunks
Trunks are Carp that have been gutted and had the head and tail removed.
Markets for these fish are usually
• Canning market (Trunks from 800 grams to 1500 grams). These fish are thawed and cut into cutlets steamed, placed into a can with some vegetables, lidded and then returned to be sterilized and preserved. This is the traditional way for many Europeans to eat fish.
• These markets are mainly in the Middle East and Europe. When ordering they usually order in the vicinity of 400 tons at a time.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
OTHER PRODUCTS
Fertiliser
Carp can also be turned into fertiliser and Australia have over years produced millions of litres. The following extract comes from the Charlie Carp webpage who is Australia’s biggest carp fertiliser company.
“What is Charlie Carp?
Charlie Carp is an innovation in liquid fish fertiliser. Not only is it the best natural fertiliser on the market for your lawn and garden, it also helps to sustain a healthy environment and stabilise the natural ecosystem here in Australia.
We supply liquid fish fertiliser in its purest form by using the whole fish and adding nothing else in the manufacturing process. Charlie Carp fish fertiliser provides an almost perfect balance to deliver plants and grass enough nutrients they need for healthy growth. It contains both micro and macro nutrients that help to give you long-lasting results in the colour and health of your garden or lawn.
Soil health will also prosper with Charlie Carp. Fish fertiliser has been proven to improve soil quality, leading to enhanced, deeper rooting due to the better penetration of nutrients and water. It can also rebuild and replenish older, unproductive soil, bringing it back to life.”
Source: https://www.charliecarp.com.au/
Carp can also be turned into fertiliser and Australia have over years produced millions of litres. The following extract comes from the Charlie Carp webpage who is Australia’s biggest carp fertiliser company.
“What is Charlie Carp?
Charlie Carp is an innovation in liquid fish fertiliser. Not only is it the best natural fertiliser on the market for your lawn and garden, it also helps to sustain a healthy environment and stabilise the natural ecosystem here in Australia.
We supply liquid fish fertiliser in its purest form by using the whole fish and adding nothing else in the manufacturing process. Charlie Carp fish fertiliser provides an almost perfect balance to deliver plants and grass enough nutrients they need for healthy growth. It contains both micro and macro nutrients that help to give you long-lasting results in the colour and health of your garden or lawn.
Soil health will also prosper with Charlie Carp. Fish fertiliser has been proven to improve soil quality, leading to enhanced, deeper rooting due to the better penetration of nutrients and water. It can also rebuild and replenish older, unproductive soil, bringing it back to life.”
Source: https://www.charliecarp.com.au/
Leather
What Is Fish Leather?
Fish leather is as you might expect, but may well still be surprised by, the cured and tanned skins of fish. The diversity of fish leather available is enormous due to the use of different fish species and the variety of the finishes that can be applied.
The texture of the leather is dependent on the size and shape of the scale pockets which can vary from 2mm to 2cm in size according to the species. Fish leather is an alternative to the typical exotic leathers such as crocodile and snake that threaten endangered species. Fish leather has a unique look, yet you’ll find that the strength and smell of the material is comparable to commonly used land-based leathers. Fish leather can be used for many purposes, including crafts and more professional use.
Where Does The Fish Skin Come From?
Before fish leather became popular the skin of fishes processed by fisheries was considered a mere by-product of the edible fish industry and as a result was often dumped back into the sea with a potential to pollute surrounding waters. This is why fish leather is considered an environmentally friendly, eco material as less of the fish is wasted and it can start to replace bovine leather usage. None of our fish leather is derived from endangered species and the origins of the fishes used are as follows.
Carp – Spirit River, Iowa, United States of America (Common Carp (Cyprynus Carassius))
Salmon – British Columbia, Canada (Pacific Salmon (Oncorhynchus Tshawytscha))
Nile Perch – Lake Victoria, Kenya (Nile Perch (Dystochodusn))
Tilapia – Commercial Fishery, Indonesia (Cichlid Fish).
How Strong Is Fish Leather?
It might seem surprising that the soft, flaky substance we’re used to seeing on the fish we eat can be made to be so strong but then again it’s worth bearing in mind that shark leather is 5 times stronger than that of cow.
Fish leather really is a remarkably strong material although there’s some differences between species. While salmon and tilapia are somewhat more flexible and can stretch to a degree, carp and sea bass is far thicker and more rigid. Fish leather in general is often likened to being as strong as sheep skin and certainly strong enough for virtually any application.
What Can Be Made With It?
Fish leather can be used to make a wide variety of items such as jewellery, accessories including phone or iPad cases, belts, wallets and bags as well as artwork and even for binding books. Fish leather is suitable for home crafts as well as professional use. Salmon, which is relatively thin is ideal to glue onto items such as cuffs. As opposed to sea bass / carp which is better when used on its own seeing that it is very strong and thick. An advantage of fish leather over traditional fabrics is that it does not ravel, meaning that edges do not require stitching after being cut.
Carp leather is ideal for application in bigger items as the scale pockets are much larger than salmon and perch, typically around 2cm by 1cm. Carp leather is remarkably strong and can be great on its own when made into a wristband for example.
Source: http://thefishleather.co/category/suede-fish-leather/suede-carp-leather/
Scales
The main markets for scales are the hobby markets for decoration and the paint Industry. The fish scales supply some formats of the efflorescence of some paints (Cats eyes on the roads). The scales are very good for creating artificial roses in craft work.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
Puturatary Glands
The puturatary Glands have been used in the aquaculture industry for thousands of years. They are used as hormone drugs to help with the stimulation of females to spawn. The puturatary is removed from the base of the brain and preserved in acetone and then dried.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
What Is Fish Leather?
Fish leather is as you might expect, but may well still be surprised by, the cured and tanned skins of fish. The diversity of fish leather available is enormous due to the use of different fish species and the variety of the finishes that can be applied.
The texture of the leather is dependent on the size and shape of the scale pockets which can vary from 2mm to 2cm in size according to the species. Fish leather is an alternative to the typical exotic leathers such as crocodile and snake that threaten endangered species. Fish leather has a unique look, yet you’ll find that the strength and smell of the material is comparable to commonly used land-based leathers. Fish leather can be used for many purposes, including crafts and more professional use.
Where Does The Fish Skin Come From?
Before fish leather became popular the skin of fishes processed by fisheries was considered a mere by-product of the edible fish industry and as a result was often dumped back into the sea with a potential to pollute surrounding waters. This is why fish leather is considered an environmentally friendly, eco material as less of the fish is wasted and it can start to replace bovine leather usage. None of our fish leather is derived from endangered species and the origins of the fishes used are as follows.
Carp – Spirit River, Iowa, United States of America (Common Carp (Cyprynus Carassius))
Salmon – British Columbia, Canada (Pacific Salmon (Oncorhynchus Tshawytscha))
Nile Perch – Lake Victoria, Kenya (Nile Perch (Dystochodusn))
Tilapia – Commercial Fishery, Indonesia (Cichlid Fish).
How Strong Is Fish Leather?
It might seem surprising that the soft, flaky substance we’re used to seeing on the fish we eat can be made to be so strong but then again it’s worth bearing in mind that shark leather is 5 times stronger than that of cow.
Fish leather really is a remarkably strong material although there’s some differences between species. While salmon and tilapia are somewhat more flexible and can stretch to a degree, carp and sea bass is far thicker and more rigid. Fish leather in general is often likened to being as strong as sheep skin and certainly strong enough for virtually any application.
What Can Be Made With It?
Fish leather can be used to make a wide variety of items such as jewellery, accessories including phone or iPad cases, belts, wallets and bags as well as artwork and even for binding books. Fish leather is suitable for home crafts as well as professional use. Salmon, which is relatively thin is ideal to glue onto items such as cuffs. As opposed to sea bass / carp which is better when used on its own seeing that it is very strong and thick. An advantage of fish leather over traditional fabrics is that it does not ravel, meaning that edges do not require stitching after being cut.
Carp leather is ideal for application in bigger items as the scale pockets are much larger than salmon and perch, typically around 2cm by 1cm. Carp leather is remarkably strong and can be great on its own when made into a wristband for example.
Source: http://thefishleather.co/category/suede-fish-leather/suede-carp-leather/
Scales
The main markets for scales are the hobby markets for decoration and the paint Industry. The fish scales supply some formats of the efflorescence of some paints (Cats eyes on the roads). The scales are very good for creating artificial roses in craft work.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
Puturatary Glands
The puturatary Glands have been used in the aquaculture industry for thousands of years. They are used as hormone drugs to help with the stimulation of females to spawn. The puturatary is removed from the base of the brain and preserved in acetone and then dried.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
Bait:
Carp makes a very good Bait for other fish due to its oiliness. It is very good for use in salt water because the sea lice don’t attack it as much as salt water fish or other re-blooded animal baits. The larger carp are much better than the small Carp as they have a much courser and tougher flesh.
The common markets for these are the commercial crayfish industry and the recreational angling market.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
Animal food supplement
Over a period of 14 years K & C Fisheries Global Pty Ltd has been working with another company on the development of some Animal Food Supplements. With lots of trials being run over the past years it has proven to be a very economical product for the increase in animal growth management without the use of any hormone drugs or similar.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
Carp makes a very good Bait for other fish due to its oiliness. It is very good for use in salt water because the sea lice don’t attack it as much as salt water fish or other re-blooded animal baits. The larger carp are much better than the small Carp as they have a much courser and tougher flesh.
The common markets for these are the commercial crayfish industry and the recreational angling market.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/
Animal food supplement
Over a period of 14 years K & C Fisheries Global Pty Ltd has been working with another company on the development of some Animal Food Supplements. With lots of trials being run over the past years it has proven to be a very economical product for the increase in animal growth management without the use of any hormone drugs or similar.
Source: http://www.kcfisheries.com.au/