An inclusive approach for organic waste treatment and valorisation using Black Soldier Fly larvae: A review

Singh, Anshika; Kumari, Kanchan

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109569

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“…Since then, numerous laboratory studies have shown that several fly species are well suited for bio-degradation of organic waste, with the house fly (Musca domestica L.) and the black soldier fly being the most extensively studied insects for this purpose [8]. The use of black soldier fly in organic waste composting is a novel and environment friendly approach that holds enormous potential and therefore, is strongly captivating people's attention worldwide [9]. Above all, after the larvae are harvested, considerable amounts of larvae excrements are left behind, which is generally referred to as either insect frass.…”

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Role of Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetiaillucens)</i> Larvae Frass Bio-fertilizer on Vegetable Growth and Sustainable Farming in Sub-Saharan Africa

Terfa

2021

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Food insecurity throughout Sub-Saharan African countries is a common problem and needs a sustainable solution to improve crop yield production, rather than agricultural area expansion. Vegetables are important in sustaining the livelihood of many small-scale and subsistence farmers throughout Sub-Saharan African and contain vitamins, minerals, and essential amino acids, none has cholesterol and most are low in fat and calories. Vegetables also high in fiber, which helps keep the digestive system healthy. Vegetable production in Sub-Saharan Africa faces numerous agronomic constraints that will have to be overcome to feed the increasing population and to fight malnutrition. Major areas on the continent consequently experience nutrient limitation as a major yield gap component, especially in densely populated areas. Now a day one possible solution may come from insect farming, a growing industry with broad potential. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L) feces (frass) may have great potential as a valuable organic bio-fertilizer by positively affecting soil fertility and ultimately vegetable yields. However, the understanding of this positive effect of frass is still limited in our community and very few researchers are trying to determine the effects of this bio-fertilizer on vegetable growth and soil fertility amendment and to explore the utilization of this waste product as a novel organic bio-fertilizer. As nitrogen and phosphorus uptake observed in plots treated with black soldier fly frass fertilizer compared to plots treated with the commercial organic and mineral fertilizers could be attributed to better supply and availability of nutrients from the newly introduced frass fertilize. Clearly black soldier fly frass fertilizer performed better than commercial and inorganic fertilizer. Therefore, further study and awareness creation should be conducted to promote the feasibility of black soldier fly frass bio-fertilizer application in vegetable production and its role in soil fertility amendment.

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Role of Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetiaillucens)</i> Larvae Frass Bio-fertilizer on Vegetable Growth and Sustainable Farming in Sub-Saharan Africa

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2021

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“…During the 14 months of pilot scale production, 190 kg DM of food waste was bioconverted into approximately 79 kg of DM BSFL, indicating that the utilization of food waste as rearing substrates for BSFL could be suitable at industrial scale. However, the quality of the rearing substrate such as nutrient composition and DM content is known to influence the development, performance and survival of BSFL [14]. Cheng et al (2017) found that a decrease in food waste DM from 30 to 20% can decrease the larval development in approximately 5 days but will also make the separation process (larvae from insect frass) harder [27].…”

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“…Consequently, metamorphosis occurs, and the life cycle is repeated. [11] Numerous studies find that BSF larvae (BSFL) can successfully bioconvert different low-value organic side streams into high protein and lipid larval biomass that can be used as animal feed [12][13][14][15][16][17]. According to Lalander et al (2019), the BSFL can be used in the management of different waste streams including: abattoir waste, food waste, human feces and a mixture of: abattoir waste, fruits and vegetables [12].…”

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“…According to Lalander et al (2019), the BSFL can be used in the management of different waste streams including: abattoir waste, food waste, human feces and a mixture of: abattoir waste, fruits and vegetables [12]. Furthermore, the utilization of BSFL for the management of other waste streams including manure (poultry and swine), biogas digestate, vegetable and fruit wastes and municipal waste were previously documented and discussed in multiple review articles [13,14]. Similarly, the utilization of BSFL as feed for poultry, swine and in aquaculture is extensively covered and discussed in multiple reviews [15][16][17].…”

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Production and Optimization of Hermetia illucens (L.) Larvae Reared on Food Waste and Utilized as Feed Ingredient

Gligorescu

Fischer

Larsen³

et al. 2020

Sustainability

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The feed sector requires new sustainable sources of protein, and at the same time better waste management practices are required to decrease and upcycle post-consumers’ food waste (catering and organic household waste), which is currently used for energy production or discharged as waste. The production of Hermetia illucens larvae (L.) (BSFL) was conducted in 15 batches at pilot scale. Furthermore, a feeding strategy experiment was conducted to optimize feedings and decrease handling, followed by a digestibility study for assessing the applicability of BSFL as a feed ingredient. About 190 kg of food waste was used to produce 79 kg of BSFL. The bioconversion of food waste into BSFL was found to be highly efficient, with feed conversion rate (FCR) values ranging between 1.7 and 3.6, when assessed on dry matter. The feeding experiment showed similar BSFL and insect frass production as well as similar FCR, revealing that a decrease in handling can be obtained if two feeding episodes are used. The digestibility of protein and fat was high at 86.2 and 90.4% and revealed that BSFL meal can be successfully used as a protein and fat source in feed for carnivore animals outside the food chain (e.g., pet food).

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“…Alternatively, organic fractions of municipal solid waste can be digested by saprophages (e.g., earthworms and larvae of black soldier flies) 72,73 . The resulting biomass has a protein content of up to 65% and can be used as animal feed.…”

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The protein challenge: matching future demand and supply in Indonesia

Sari

Widyarani

Sanders

et al. 2021

Biofuels Bioprod Bioref

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Indonesia has the fourth largest population in the world and in the coming years food production will need to catch up with its growth. To fulfill the protein demand of this growing population, the productivity of the Indonesian agricultural sector should be increased. This can be achieved either by expanding the agricultural land or by increasing the productivity of existing agricultural land and protein use efficiency. An expansion of agricultural land is not always possible or desirable: large parts of Indonesia comprise forest areas, including tropical rain forests. Consequently, the optimization of the use of existing agricultural land is inevitable. The present manuscript describes and discusses the current protein consumption and production in Indonesia. It presents the levels predicted for 2035, which would imply a strong gap between consumption and production. Alternatives therefore need to be considered to avoid protein shortage in the future. These would include the use of new biomass resources, utilization of agricultural residues as alternative protein sources for feed and other nonfood applications, and biorefining of biomass sources. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

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An inclusive approach for organic waste treatment and valorisation using Black Soldier Fly larvae: A review

Cited by 121 publications

References 76 publications

Role of Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetiaillucens)</i> Larvae Frass Bio-fertilizer on Vegetable Growth and Sustainable Farming in Sub-Saharan Africa

Role of Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetiaillucens)</i> Larvae Frass Bio-fertilizer on Vegetable Growth and Sustainable Farming in Sub-Saharan Africa

Production and Optimization of Hermetia illucens (L.) Larvae Reared on Food Waste and Utilized as Feed Ingredient

The protein challenge: matching future demand and supply in Indonesia

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