This article reports on the nutrients present in insects and factors affecting their variability.
Data on protein content and amino acid profiles of a variety of insect species are discussed …

This paper reviews current knowledge on two feedstuffs, that is, insect meal and fish by-
products, as alternatives to conventional animal protein sources. After an introductory part …

Finding insect meals as alternative sources of poultry feedstuffs is a recent research topic;
therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the effects of defatted black soldier fly …

Black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens L.), an insect with high protein, has been proposed
as a sustainable protein resource alternative for both food and feed for their nutritional …

Edible insects are being accepted by a growing number of consumers in recent years not
only as a snack but also as a side dish or an ingredient to produce other foods. Most of the …

The increasing global need to find alternative protein/energy sources has triggered research
in the field of non-conventional feed ingredients, with insects and former foodstuffs being the …

Insects are able to convert organic material (ie waste and by products) into high-quality
biomass, which can be processed into animal feed. Several studies have investigated the …

There is a significant advancement in the modification of extruders for the commercial
application in food processing sector, especially during the last three decades. Extrusion is …

Background Edible insects gain soaring interest as promising alternative sources of
nutrients and other functional materials. Yet, their consumer acceptance is still a challenge …

Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens)(BSFL) are a promising protein source for the feed
industry. They can be used to convert organic waste into valuable biomass, and due to their …