Simple Summary The use of insects as a new source of lipids is a topic of great interest from
both environmental and economic points of view. In addition to use in feed and energy …

Black soldier fly (BSF)(Hermetia illucens) larvae are currently being developed as
bioconversion agents for organic waste treatment. The resulting larvae or prepupae have a …

Due to their properties and applications, the growing demand for chitin and chitosan has
stimulated the market to find more sustainable alternatives to the current commercial source …

Growing antimicrobial resistance has prompted researchers to identify new natural
molecules with antimicrobial potential. In this perspective, attention has been focused on …

Nutritional value of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) processed by three
different methods of treatment was compared. The resulting products were the spray-dried …

Bioconversion is a biological process by which organic materials are converted into
products with higher biological and commercial value. During its larval stage the black …

The black soldier fly (BSF) is recognised as a valuable insect for mitigating feed and organic
waste management challenges. Thus, concerted efforts are being directed toward the …

Background Throughout the world, food wastage issues continue to plague almost every
country. Multiple ideas and solutions have been conceived and are continuously being …

Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae can convert biowaste and by-products into body
mass high in protein (~ 40% dry matter, DM) and lipid (~ 30% DM). However, the type of …

Simple Summary This study aimed to investigate how the growth and nutrient composition of
black soldier fly larvae could differ based on the physical structure of the feed given to the …