[compost_tea] Re: opinions on fish hydrolysate brands?

From: Tim Wilson <thegoodjob_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:21:40 -0000

I agree with this and I'd like to add that there is no such thing commercia=
lly, as true cold pressed hydrolysate. All commercial hydrolysate is subjec=
ted to low heat in production. The term cold processed has been adopted to =
separate hydrolysate from emulsion which is produced with high heat.

Tim

--- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, Matthew Graeff <phishphan12_at_...> wrote:
>
> I don't think the fish can be heated enough storage or shipping to go =
 
> from hydrolysate to emulsion.
>
> What I do know is that fish hydrolysate in any form (jug or drum)
> needs to be mixed throughly before pumping or pouring to get the right =
 
> "mix" of oil and fish.
>
> Matt
>
>
> On Dec 3, 2011, at 12:34 PM, Jonathan Bewley wrote:
>
> >
> > I've been using the Eco Hydro-hydrolsate, the company is not far
> > from me on the coast.
> >
> > You can call and talk with the owners, father and daughter I think.
> >
> > I don't have the jug in front of me so my question is..... Are you
> > talking about their "hydrolysate" product or is the product fish
> > "emulsion". Usually emulsion is blended fish and is used as a
> > fertilizer while hydrolysate, cold processed preserves oil and
> > enzymes and is used for brewing biology.
> >
> > If you are speaking of hydrolysate, something I learned this year is =
 
> > that if it is heated up in storage or transportation and the oil
> > separates from the emulsion you now have a layer of fish oil on top =
 
> > of fish emulsion. It is no longer hydrolysate. I see the stuff they =
 
> > have on the shelf separated more often than not and try to explain
> > it to the store employees but they look at me like I'm crazy and
> > they don't ever do anything about it.
> >
> > Depending on where you live, you may want to find another resource
> > or contact them directly for sales. Or order it during the winter
> > months when there is less chance of heat separation.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Jim <jim_at_...>
> > To: compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:35 AM
> > Subject: [compost_tea] Re: opinions on fish hydrolysate brands?
> >
> > Hello,
> > We have been using this product for approximately three years and
> > can endorse the quality and are happy with the results we get. We
> > use it to brew teas and as an ingredient in our extract
> > applications. We plan to try it as a foliar application this spring.
> > Jim
> > --- In compost_tea_at_yahoogroups.com, Jerry G <jguizar_at_> wrote:
> > >
> > > On 12/2/2011 3:44 PM, l4177312 wrote:
> > > > Hello group-
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone have an opinion on the Eco-Hydro Fish Liquid
> > Fertilizer.
> > > > http://www.econutrients.com/product_fish.html
> > > >
> > > > I can buy it locally, so I was wondering if a 'low-heat' process =
 
> > is as effective as a cold processed hydrolysate.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > >
> > > I never used that, but I did pick up a gallon from Earthfort
> > > on sale last month. I see they're currently on backorder now.
> > > http://www.earthfort.com/products/supplies/fish-hydrolysate.html
> > >
> > > I like the results I've seen so far.
> > >
> > > Jerry
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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