A Review: Nutritional and Bioactive Potential of Maluku Endemic Seaweed ^Porphyra sp^ as Functional Feed Ingredient for Poultry
Procula R Matitaputty1,6, Marchie A da Costa1,6, Daniel D Pelasula2,6, Reny D Tambunan1, I Nyoman Suyasa1, Jhon Firison1, Edween Donald Waas3, Marietje Pesireron4, Rosniyati Suwarda5, Awistaros A Sakti1, Azhar Amir1

1)Animal Husbandry Research Center, Agricultural and Food Research Organization, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Soekarno Science and Technology Area (KST), Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor Regency, West Java 16915
2)Oceanographic Research Center- National Research and Innovation Agency, Jln. Pasir Ancol Timur No 1 North Jakarta
3)Plantation Crops Research Center, Agricultural and Food Research Organization, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Soekarno Science and Technology Area (KST), Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor Regency, West Java 16915
4) Horticultural Research Center, Agricultural and Food Research Organization, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Soekarno Science and Technology Area (KST), Jl. Raya Jakarta-Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor Regency, West Java 16915
5)Agroindustry Research Center, Agricultural and Food Research Organization, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Puspiptek Area, Serpong
6)Research Collaboration Center ^East Indonesian Aquatic Ecosystem^ Jl. Ir.M. Putuhena. Unpatti Poka-Ambon Campus 97233

Abstract

One type of seaweed found on the coast of Ambon Island is Porphyra sp. is a species of red algae phylum Rhodophyta that is used by the local community to be used as a ^sea vegetable^ because the content of nutrients and bioactive compounds contained in it is very useful. In an effort to address the challenges of poultry health and performance in the modern era, functional feed supplements have emerged as a promising solution. Functional feed supplements are feed additives that not only provide basic nutrients, but also provide specific health benefits or improve certain physiological functions in livestock. Porphyra sp has various names, according to the country of origin, including purple laver (UK, United States, and Canada), karengo (New Zealand), nori (Japan), kim (Korea), and zicai (China). This review aims to synthesize various scientific literature regarding the nutritional composition and bioactive compounds of Porphyra sp. endemic to Maluku and analyze its potential as a functional feed supplement. Scientific evidence suggests that Porphyra sp. Rich in protein, polysaccharides, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that can improve feed efficiency, growth performance, and the quality of poultry products. In addition, its bioactive compound content can modulate the immune response and maintain the integrity of the digestive tract. Porphyra sp. has the potential to be a functional supplement in environmentally friendly poultry feed. Although promising, challenges related to production availability need to be seen, as until now it has not been widely cultivated. Further research on optimal dosage and long-term impact on poultry is urgently needed.

Keywords: Porphyra sp, poultry, functional feed, nutrition, bioactive compounds

Topic: Animal feed and nutrition