On Wed, 7 Aug 2002, Phosphor wrote:
> but i'm assuming at least some manufacturers do feed them the right algae
> etc. If salmon cans here in Australia have 3 grams of Om-3 written on the
> label, someone must be doing it. Labelling laws are prety strict here. Or is
> a lot of salmon still wild-caught? what about John West? Paramount?
Yes...I'm sure some fish farmers supplement the little fish pellets, or
the salmon somehow get some omega-3 by munching on a little algae.
However...as mentioned it is inconsistent (among fish farmers), and
supplementing the fish meal adds costs. The economics of fish farming is
driving towards the lowest common denominator...like factory beef and
chicken.
I imagine that most paleo eaters choose natural or organic beef if
possible...it's the same with salmon. The farmed fish is the inferior fish
by a long shot.
Craig