DecaRed
The natural, multifunctional crab shell ingredient for organic layer feed
— colour, calcium, protein and gut health in one product.
Key Specifications
- Natural astaxanthin — for yolk colour (replacing paprika at 10–15 DKK/kg of paprika powder)
- Highly digestible calcium carbonate — replacing limestone/oyster shell
- Chitin — for gut health support
- Protein — contributing to egg mass
- In feeding trials at Aarhus University (results expected August 2026)
Yolk Colour
Natural astaxanthin replaces synthetic pigments and paprika extract
Strong Shells
Highly digestible calcium carbonate for eggshell formation
Egg Mass
Protein contributes to egg weight and production performance
Gut Health
Natural chitin supports beneficial gut microbiome balance
Ideal For
- Organic layer feed producers seeking natural alternatives to synthetic pigments and mined limestone
- Free-range egg operations looking to simplify feed recipes by consolidating multiple inputs
- Sustainable feed brands with circular economy and low-emission ingredient requirements
DecaRed is sourced from crabs harvested along the Danish coastline with low climate emissions and minimal environmental footprint. As a by-product of the crab processing chain, it turns a waste fraction into a high-value functional ingredient.