The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)
eBook - ePub

The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)

Sustainable Applications in Food, Feed, and Beyond

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eBook - ePub

The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)

Sustainable Applications in Food, Feed, and Beyond

About this book

The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens): Sustainable Applications in Food, Feed, and Beyond is an interdisciplinary work that compiles the latest research on an insect poised to revolutionize the future of food and agriculture. Authored by an international team of experts, this book is an indispensable resource for entomologists, food scientists, zoologists, and veterinarians. It delves into how the black soldier fly, one of the seven insect species permitted by European Union regulations for animal feed, can convert organic matter into nutrient-rich larval biomass. The book explores the biology and behavior of Hermetia illucens, providing a foundational understanding of the insect.It then discusses farming and production methods, followed by various applications, including its nutritional and health benefits as food and feed, and its potential in bio-packaging and energy production. This comprehensive guide offers valuable insights into the transformative potential of this unique bio-converter. - Introduces the basic biology, anatomy, and physiology of Hermetia illucens - Outlines optimal practices for sustainable insect farming systems in a circular economy - Describes the various existing and potential applications of Hermetia illucens - Covers the nutritional aspects of this alternative protein source, particularly on food animals

Information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2025
Topic
Biological Sciences
eBook ISBN
9780443298974
Subtopic
Entomology
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Contributors
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter 1 Anatomy, physiology, and behavior of Hermetia illucens
  8. Chapter 2 Hermetia illucens farming
  9. Chapter 3 Processing of Hermetia illucens larvae
  10. CHAPTER 4 The role of the growing substrate
  11. Chapter 5 Hermetia illucens as sustainable source of food and feed
  12. Chapter 6 Secondary products and bioactive compounds of Hermetia illucens: Extraction, chemical properties, and potential application of frass
  13. Chapter 7 Secondary products and bioactive compounds of Hermetia illucens: Extraction, chemical properties, and potential application of chitin and chitosan
  14. Chapter 8 Secondary products and bioactive compounds of Hermetia illucens: Extraction, chemical properties, and potential application of lipids
  15. Chapter 9 Secondary products and bioactive compounds of Hermetia illucens: Extraction, chemical properties, and potential application of antimicrobial peptides
  16. CHAPTER 10 Sanitary risks of farmed black soldier fly larvae and feed/food safety of their products
  17. Index

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