TITLE:
Proximate Composition and Microplastic Content of Fish Feed Available in UAE (United Arab Emirates) Markets
AUTHORS:
Maryam Aghaei, Meera Aljneibi, Salama Al Qadawi, Vijo Poulose, Thies Thiemann
KEYWORDS:
Fish Feed, Microplastic, Mineral Content
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Environmental Protection,
Vol.16 No.11,
November
18,
2025
ABSTRACT: 21 fish feed samples were acquired commercially in UAE markets. Their ash and moisture contents were found to be 1.96% - 12.49% and 3.22% - 9.59%, respectively. The mineral content of the ash of 7 products was determined by WD-XRF. 13 products were analyzed for MP contamination and showed an MP count of 0.7 - 9 particles per gram. The MP concentration in the fish feed products showed no correlation with the price of the products.