The moisture of decapsulated artemia cysts is a key factor determining their preservation stability and nutritional value.
Moisture is the basis for microbial activity and cysts metabolism. If the moisture content is too high (more than 8%-10% moisture), the decapsulated artemia are prone to mold, decay, and deterioration during storage, leading to a rapid decline in quality or even the entire batch being scrapped.
Moisture is the medium for oxidation reactions. Decapsulate artemia are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, and high moisture can accelerate the rancidity of fats, reducing their nutritional value.
Therefore, low moisture (less than or equal to 5%-8%) is a prerequisite for ensuring that decapsulated artemia can be stored at room temperature for a long time (1-2 years) without spoilage.
Our supplyed decapsulated artemia cysts was controlled to 6-7%moisture to ensure the quality.