Abstract:This study was conducted to systematically assess and compare the fluctuations in crude protein (CP), crude fat (CF) and mineral content of staged (larva to adult) Drosophila (fruit fly) to that of a market-purchased black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) product. Results suggested that the relative CP content by dry matter ranged from 40.11-53.73% during Drosophila development, significantly higher (P<0.001) than the 36.90% in BSFL. The relative CF was higher in BSFL (39.14%) compared to that of Drosophila (2… Show more
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