[HTML][HTML] Decomposition of biowaste macronutrients, microbes, and chemicals in black soldier fly larval treatment: A review

M Gold, JK Tomberlin, S Diener, C Zurbrügg… - Waste Management, 2018 - Elsevier
Processing of biowaste with larvae of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens L.(Diptera:
Stratiomyidae), is an emerging waste treatment technology. Larvae grown on biowaste can …

Review of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) as Animal Feed and Human Food

YS Wang, M Shelomi - Foods, 2017 - mdpi.com
Food futurists accept that sustainability-minded humanity will increasingly incorporate
insects as alternative protein. The most studied and easily reared species are not …

The nutritive value of black soldier fly larvae reared on common organic waste streams in Kenya

M Shumo, IM Osuga, FM Khamis, CM Tanga… - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
In Africa, livestock production currently accounts for about 30% of the gross value of
agricultural production. However, production is struggling to keep up with the demands of …

Rearing substrate impacts growth and macronutrient composition of Hermetia illucens (L.) (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) larvae produced at an industrial scale

A Scala, JA Cammack, R Salvia, C Scieuzo, A Franco… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Organic waste is a rapidly increasing problem due to the growth of the agricultural
production needed to meet global food demands. Development of sustainable waste …

Effect of rearing substrate on growth performance, waste reduction efficiency and chemical composition of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae

M Meneguz, A Schiavone, F Gai… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Wastes can be used as rearing substrate by black soldier fly (BSF) larvae,
the latter being exploitable as a protein source in animal feed. This research aimed to …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable use of Hermetia illucens insect biomass for feed and food: Attributional and consequential life cycle assessment

S Smetana, E Schmitt, A Mathys - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2019 - Elsevier
The lack of protein sources in several parts of the world is triggering the search for locally
produced and sustainable alternatives. Insect production is recognized as a potential …

[HTML][HTML] Fatty acid composition of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens)–Possibilities and limitations for modification through diet

N Ewald, A Vidakovic, M Langeland, A Kiessling… - Waste management, 2020 - Elsevier
Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens; BSFL) can convert organic wastes into a nutrient-
rich biomass suitable in animal feed, which could be a way to achieve more sustainable …

[HTML][HTML] Biowaste treatment with black soldier fly larvae: Increasing performance through the formulation of biowastes based on protein and carbohydrates

M Gold, CM Cassar, C Zurbrügg, M Kreuzer, S Boulos… - Waste Management, 2020 - Elsevier
A key challenge for black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) treatment is its variable reliability and
efficiency when applied to different biowastes. Similar to other biowaste treatment …

Use of black soldier fly larvae for food waste treatment and energy production in Asian countries: a review

CH Kim, JH Ryu, J Lee, K Ko, J Lee, KY Park, H Chung - Processes, 2021 - mdpi.com
Food waste accounts for a substantial portion of the organic waste generated at an
increasing rate worldwide. Organic waste, including food waste, is largely subjected to …

Replacement of fish meal by black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal: effects on growth, haematology, and skin mucus immunity of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis …

N Tippayadara, MAO Dawood, P Krutmuang… - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Fish meal (FM) is the primary ingredient of the farmed fish's diet. However,
the decline in wild fish catches, and the growing demand for aquaculture feed have resulted …