Macwan, S., S. P. de Souza, T. orcid.org/0000-0002-1996-2846, Dunshea, F.R. orcid.org/0000-0003-3998-1240 et al. (2 more authors) (2023) Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetica illucens) as a sustainable source of nutritive and bioactive compounds, and their consumption challenges. Animal Production Science, 64. AN23192. ISSN 1836-0939
Abstract
The use of insects as a sustainable source of animal-based food and in the human diet is increasing. Special attention has been given to black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) because this insect can consume organic waste and convert organic matter into high-quality nutrients that can be used for animal feed. In addition, BSFL rapidly reproduce, can convert large volumes of biomass, can be fed with a variety of organic material, and present a high feed conversion rate. Recent studies have also indicated that BSFL have a lower environmental impact than has livestock production, because they use less water and land mass, although life-cycle assessment analysis is required confirm this. Moreover, this insect is a rich source of protein, lipids, and minerals, and may have beneficial medicinal effects due to the presence of bioactive compounds. However, BSFL as well as any other insect species, present some challenges regarding their low consumer acceptance and limited information related to their food safety. Therefore, this review aims to collect information from the current literature regarding aspects related to rearing conditions and characteristics of BSFL as a sustainable source of nutrients. In addition, it will summarise the nutritional profile, the main bioactive compounds, and the challenges with human consumption of BSFL.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2024 The Author(s) (or their employer(s)). This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0). |
Keywords: | black soldier fly larvae; consumer perception; food safety; insects; nutraceutical potential; nutritional profile; rearing methods; sustainability |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Biological Sciences (Leeds) > School of Biology (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 24 Apr 2024 14:32 |
Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2024 14:32 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
Identification Number: | 10.1071/an23192 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:211799 |