Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sharvini Siva Raman, Lindsay C. Stringer, Neil C. Bruce, Chun Shiong Chong
Summary: This study analyzes the opportunities, challenges, and solutions for black soldier fly larvae-based animal feed production through stakeholder interviews in Malaysia. It emphasizes the need for a more enabling environment to promote the development of black soldier fly larvae-based feed, including political and economic support, low operational costs, regulatory coordination, and consumer acceptance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
FangMing Xiang, JianLin Sheng, Gang Li, JingJin Ma, XianZhe Wang, ChengLiang Jiang, ZhiJian Zhang
Summary: The research reveals that black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) vermicompost can promote the availability of nutrients in soil, the succession of microbial communities, and the optimization of biochemical functions, which is of great significance in the field of soil health.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
N. Matin, P. L. Utterback, C. M. Parsons
Summary: The study found that the availability of P in BSFL based on ileal P digestibility and total tract P retention values was high, while relative bioavailability values for P based on tibia ash were approximately 20 to 30 percentage units lower.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eko K. Sitepu, Sabarmin Perangin-Angin, Gloria J. Ginting, Siti Machmudah, Rodiah N. Sari, Juliati Br Tarigan
Summary: Insect larvae, such as Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae, have potential as alternative biodiesel resources due to their sufficient oil content. In this study, direct transesterification of BSF larvae was conducted using a controllable crushing device (CCD) and a homogeneous base catalyst. The optimal conditions for biodiesel conversion were determined, with a maximum conversion of 93.8% achieved at room temperature, 20 minutes of reaction time, and a larvae to methanol ratio of 1:2 (wt./v), with a catalyst concentration of 7 wt% and a rotational speed of 3000 rpm. The CCD-intensified DT of BSF larvae shows promise as a green and energy-saving method for biodiesel production.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sruthi Kumar, Lucas Sales Queiroz, Rodolphe Marie, Luis Gustavo Lima Nascimento, Mohammad Amin Mohammadifar, Antonio Fernandes de Carvalho, Chloe Marie Charlotte Brouzes, Heather Fallquist, Wael Fraihi, Federico Casanova
Summary: This study investigates the functionality of black soldier fly larvae protein and the impact of ultrasound treatment on its physicochemical properties. A promising gel system was created using the protein extract, which contributes to the further development of insect-based food.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Victor Mlambo, Siphosethu Richard Dibakoane, Thabang Mashiloane, Ludzula Mukwevho, Obiro Cuthbert Wokadala, Caven Mguvane Mnisi
Summary: Food waste has negative impacts on the environment and society, and the utilization of black soldier fly larvae to convert food waste into valuable insect meal is a promising solution. This strategy can address food security challenges, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and have minimal environmental impacts, contributing to sustainable food production systems.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lucian Miron, Giuseppe Montevecchi, Laura Ioana Macavei, Lara Maistrello, Andrea Antonelli, Menno Thomas
Summary: Black soldier fly larvae are recognized as a sustainable protein source. Incorporating their protein into meat analogues can affect the texture of the product. The interaction between black soldier fly larvae protein and other proteins in the formulation also influences the texture of the meat analogues. However, black soldier fly larvae protein can be used to partially replace traditional proteins in these products.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
J. De Smet, D. Vandeweyer, L. Van Moll, D. Lachi, L. Van Campenhout
Summary: The black soldier fly is the most produced edible insect on an industrial scale, primarily used for animal feed production. Good hygiene and monitoring practices are essential in industrial production to prevent the introduction of foodborne pathogens via the larvae. More research is needed to assess the risk of pathogen introduction in industrial larvae production due to limited data availability.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tarra A. Freel, Alejandra McComb, Elizabeth A. Koutsos
Summary: The trials showed that diets containing partially defatted black soldier fly larvae meal and oil were well accepted and tolerated by dogs, with no negative impacts on their health or physiology. The inclusion of black soldier fly meal and oil in dog diets did not affect general health and could be considered safe for consumption.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhao-Chang Zhang, Peng Gu, Kun-Lun Yang, Min-Xing Zhao, Zhen-Xing Huang, Heng-Feng Miao
Summary: The addition of antioxidants improved the bioconversion efficiency of cyanobacterial blooms by black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and reduced the toxic effects of exogenous anti-nutrients.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Runa Thrastardottir, Hildur Thora Olafsdottir, Ragnheidur Inga Thorarinsdottir
Summary: The insect farming industry in Europe is rapidly growing, with success relying on large investments in technology, automation, and economy of scale. Challenges still remain in terms of food safety and production risks, but European regulations towards insects as food and feed are quickly evolving.
Article
Entomology
Bongisiwe Zozo, Merrill Margaret Wicht, Vusi Vincent Mshayisa, Jessy van Wyk
Summary: The increasing demand for protein due to global population growth is putting pressure on the food industry. Insect farming, specifically black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), is a promising solution due to its low environmental impact. However, consumers in developed countries often have a negative perception of eating insects. This study assessed the nutritional and structural properties of BSFL flours and found that both full-fat and defatted flours have good characteristics for various food applications.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
F. M. A. Leyva-Gutierrez, M. Fomich, C. Metzcar, J. Saad, V. P. Dia, J. A. Cammack, J. K. Tomberlin, T. Wang
Summary: The lipid, protein, chitin, and mineral composition of black soldier fly larvae and adults reared on spent brewer's grain and Gainesville diet were analyzed. The study found that the lipid profile of larvae was dominated by triacylglycerol-bound fatty acids, while adults had a similar fatty acid profile with free fatty acids as the dominant species. The protein composition of both larvae and adults was dominated by glutelins. This information will contribute to the utilization of black soldier fly larvae and adults in food, food ingredients, and feed.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Long Chen, Lei Luo, Wenjie Qin, Xiuling Zhu, Jeffery K. Tomberlin, Junfang Zhang, Dejia Hou, Huanchun Chen, Ziniu Yu, Zhenyu Zhang, Deju Chen, Qing Li
Summary: Protein from livestock cannot meet the increasing demand of the growing global human population. Therefore, converting nitrogen in livestock wastewater into insect protein is gaining attention. In this study, a bioreactor system involving black soldier fly larvae and microbial activity was used to convert nitrogen in wastewater into bacterial and insect proteins. The introduction of nitrifying bacteria from the larvae's gut improved the weight, biomass, and protein gain of the larvae, as well as the nitrogen use efficiency. The study provides a new method for producing alternative protein from wastewater to ensure food security.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. Beyers, C. Coudron, R. Ravi, E. Meers, S. Bruun
Summary: Life cycle assessment (LCA) was used to evaluate the environmental impacts of black soldier fly production using different diets. The results showed that non-residue insect feed and energy use contributed significantly to the overall environmental impacts. Insect protein had greater impacts than protein from soybean meal or fishmeal due to high energy consumption and agro-product demands. These findings indicate areas that need to be addressed to enhance the sustainability of European insect production.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sagor Biswas, Ali Nazmi, Maurice Pitesky, Rodrigo Gallardo, Pramod Pandey
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maurice Pitesky, Alison Thorngren, Deb Niemeier
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
J. D. Fernandez-Bayo, K. Hestmark, J. T. Claypool, D. R. Harrold, T. E. Randall, Y. Achmon, J. J. Stapleton, C. W. Simmons, J. S. VanderGheynst
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Anny S. Huang, Francisco R. Carvallo, Maurice E. Pitesky, Simone Stoute, Asli Mete
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATION
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
K. Hestmark, J. D. Fernandez-Bayo, D. R. Harrold, T. E. Randall, Y. Achmon, J. J. Stapleton, C. W. Simmons, J. S. VanderGheynst
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2019)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Manuela Crispo, Patrick Blackall, Aatif Khan, H. L. Shiyaprasad, Kristin Clothier, C. Gabriel Senties-Cue, George Cooper, Julia Blakey, Maurice Pitesky, Grace Mountainspring, Gregg Cutler, Arthur Bickford, Simone Stoute
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Matthew B. Paddock, Jesus Dionisio Fernandez-Bayo, Jean S. VanderGheynst
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jesus D. Fernandez-Bayo, Emily A. Shea, Amy E. Parr, Yigal Achmon, James J. Stapleton, Jean S. VanderGheynst, Amanda K. Hodson, Christopher W. Simmons
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lydia Palma, Jesus Fernandez-Bayo, Ferisca Putri, Jean S. VanderGheynst
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2020)
Review
Microbiology
Pramod Pandey, Sriram K. Vidyarthi, Venkata Vaddella, Chandrasekar Venkitasamy, Maurice Pitesky, Bart Weimer, Alda F. A. Pires
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
Editorial Material
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Richard Smith, Phoebe Gordon, Maurice Pitesky
CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Madeline M. McCuen, Maurice E. Pitesky, Jeffrey J. Buler, Sarai Acosta, Alexander H. Wilcox, Ronald F. Bond, Samuel L. Diaz-Munoz
Summary: The study identified two high waterfowl density areas in California using NEXRAD and tested the efficacy of two ultrafiltration methods and two nucleic acid based AIv detection assays. Whole-segment amplification and long-read sequencing were more effective at detecting AIv compared to standard methods. The study also found mismatches between published primers and samples which could lead to a failure in detecting many of the currently sequenced AIv genomes in public databases.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alec Michael, Todd Kelman, Maurice Pitesky
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lydia Palma, Jesus Fernandez-Bayo, Deb Niemeier, Maurice Pitesky, Jean S. VanderGheynst
NPJ SCIENCE OF FOOD
(2019)