Comparison of Hermetia illucens larvae and pre-pupae as potential aqua feed derived from the biotransformation of organic waste

Chun, Chin Yik; Yoong, Leong Siew; Kim, Lo Po; Hock, Tey Lai; Ling, Loo Joo

doi:10.1063/1.5126543

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“…This is an important data, as the comparison between the standard diet and the fruit substrates highlights that, although the original protein content is low in these substrates, larvae can convert them into high-value proteins. Similar values were found in larvae and prepupae fed on fruit and vegetable waste (Spranghers et al, 2017;Cappellozza et al, 2019;Chun et al, 2019;Giannetto et al, 2019), though our results showed a greater protein content than those reported by Jucker et al (2017) (10% protein content in prepupae fed on a mix of apple, pear and orange), Nguyen et al (2015) (13% in prepupae fed on fruit and vegetable waste), Meneguz et al (2018) (20%-30% in larvae fed on a mix of apple, strawberry, mandarin, pear, kiwi, banana and lemon), Scala et al (2020) (31%-36% in larvae fed on apple, banana, and a mix of them), and Magee et al (2021) (36% in larvae fed on mixed fruit and vegetable waste).…”

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confidence: 79%

“…, 2019; Chun et al. , 2019; Giannetto et al. , 2019), though our results showed a greater protein content than those reported by Jucker et al.…”

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confidence: 73%

“…As concerns lipid content, our results are similar to those obtained by Jucker et al (2017) for prepupae fed on fruit waste. The literature data present a wide range of lipid values for larvae fed on fruit and vegetable waste, confirming the strong influence of the substrate: from 47.9% to 27% for larvae reared on fruit waste (Meneguz et al, 2018;Cappellozza et al, 2019;Chun et al, 2019;Giannetto et al, 2019;Scala et al, 2020;Magee et al, 2021), to very low values (from 9.6% to 5.01%) for prepupae reared on single-source fruit waste (Barbi et al, 2020;Borel et al, 2021), to almost totally absence in prepupae reared on vegetable waste (i.e., lettuce, string green beans, and cabbage: Nguyen et al, 2015;Jucker et al, 2017). In our work, although lipid content was not significantly different among the fruit substrates, the specific fatty acid composition varied according to the starting substrate.…”

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confidence: 55%

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Enhancement of fruit byproducts through bioconversion by Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

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Bioconversion is a biological process by which organic materials are converted into products with higher biological and commercial value. During its larval stage the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens is extremely voracious and can feed on a wide variety of organic materials. To study the impact of different fruit byproducts on the insect's growth, final larval biomass, substrate reduction, bioconversion parameters, and larval nutritional composition, 10 000 black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) were reared on 7.0 kg of one of three substrates (strawberry, tangerine, or orange) or on a standard diet as a control. The results highlight that BSFL can successfully feed and grow on each of these diets, though their development time, growth rate, and final biomass were differently impacted by the substrates, with strawberry being the most suitable. The lipid and protein contents of BSFL were similar among larvae fed on different substrates; however, major differences were detected in ash, micronutrient, fiber, fatty acid, and amino acid contents. Overall, the results indicate that fruit waste management through the BSFL bioconversion process represents a commercially promising resource for regional and national agrifood companies. Our study offers new perspectives for sustainable and environmentally friendly industrial development by which fruit byproducts or waste might be disposed of or unconventionally enhanced to create secondary products of high biological and economic value, including BSFL biomass as animal feed or, in perspective, as alternative protein source for human nutrition.

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confidence: 79%

“…, 2019; Chun et al. , 2019; Giannetto et al. , 2019), though our results showed a greater protein content than those reported by Jucker et al.…”

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confidence: 73%

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confidence: 55%

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Enhancement of fruit byproducts through bioconversion by Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

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“…Consequently, BSF oil emerges as a preferable alternative lipid, avoiding the issues associated with ecosystem destruction due to extensive deforestation. In addition to harnessing its abundant lauric acid, some researchers are exploring the utilization of BSF lipids for biodiesel, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic production [12][13] . The growth cycle of the BSF typically comprises egg, larva, pre-pupa, pupa, and adult stages.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consequently, additional studies are required to elucidate the variations in lipid composition across different growth stages of BSF. Earlier studies predominantly concentrated on the larval stage of the BSF [9,13] . Nonetheless, there is a lack of scientific data supporting the superiority or suitability of larvae for industrial production compared to other growth stages.…”

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Lipidomics approach reveals the dynamic changes in lipid profiles of black soldier fly ( Hermetia illucens) during different growth stages

Cui,

Yang,

Wang

et al. 2024

Food Science of Animal Products

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The black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens) possesses the remarkable ability to convert waste into valuable lipids, making it a sustainable source of these valuable compounds. However, a comprehensive analysis of the dynamic changes in its lipid profile throughout its growth cycle has been lacking. Herein, the lipid profile dynamics of the BSF at larva, pre-pupa, and pupa stages were characterized based on lipidomic methodology. Lauric acid was the predominant fatty acid, with the highest percentage observed in pre-pupa. A total of 588 lipid molecules, spanning 32 subclasses, were identified. Triacylglycerol abundance exhibited an initial increase followed by a decrease as the BSF grew, while phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylcholine consistently increased. Moreover, 50 differential lipid molecules were screened using multivariate statistical analysis. The glycerophospholipid pathway was the furthest relevant lipid metabolic pathway. These findings significantly enhance our understanding of the BSF's lipid profile and offer new insights into the potential applications of BSF-derived lipids.

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Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and their affinity for organic waste processing

Siddiqui

Ristow²,

Rahayu³

et al. 2022

Waste Management

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Comparison of Hermetia illucens larvae and pre-pupae as potential aqua feed derived from the biotransformation of organic waste

Cited by 8 publications

References 20 publications

Enhancement of fruit byproducts through bioconversion by Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

Enhancement of fruit byproducts through bioconversion by Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae)

Lipidomics approach reveals the dynamic changes in lipid profiles of black soldier fly ( Hermetia illucens) during different growth stages

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) and their affinity for organic waste processing

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