New insights into the organic waste-derived black soldier fly chitin and chitosan for biomedical and industrial applications

K Mohan, DK Rajan, D Divya, J Rajarajeswaran… - Journal of …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Insects are a promising group of animals for value-added biorefining products. Among other
insects, the Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Hermetia illucens has gained more attention for …

[HTML][HTML] Full-fat black soldier fly larvae meal and yellow mealworm meal: Impact on feed protein quality, growth and nutrient utilization of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) …

FP Willora, NW Farris, E Ghebre, K Zatti, S Bisa… - Aquaculture, 2025‏ - Elsevier
The shift towards insect-based alternatives in aquafeeds stems from the need to reduce the
carbon footprint associated with the ingredients used in salmon feeds. In the present study …

From waste to food and bioinsecticides: An innovative system integrating Tenebrio molitor bioconversion and pyrolysis bio-oil production

RI Urrutia, EN Jesser, VS Gutierrez, S Rodriguez… - Chemosphere, 2023‏ - Elsevier
To achieve a waste-free clean production, the present study aimed to valorize an underused
agroindustrial byproduct (rice bran) by mealworms bioconversion and produce bio-oil from …

[HTML][HTML] Compositional, volatile, and structural features of Hermetia illucens (black soldier fly) flours: The effect of population and life stages

A Matsakidou, SI Sarivasiliou, MA Pissia, CI Rumbos… - Future Foods, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The scope of the present study was to study the effect of different populations of Hermetia
illucens, commonly known as black soldier fly (BSF), on the major components and volatile …

Addition of lactic acid bacteria modulates microbial community and promotes the flavor profiles of Kombucha

S Wang, C Li, Q Xu, Y Wang, S Wang, Y Zou, Z Yang… - Food Bioscience, 2024‏ - Elsevier
This study explores the impact of innovative food processing on food-derived bioactive
components through integrating lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in kombucha fermentation. The …

Modified poly (ε-caprolactone) with larvae protein environmentally friendly nanofiber: Assessment of interface properties and characterization.

CS Wu, SS Wang, DY Wu, W Gu - Express Polymer Letters, 2024‏ - search.ebscohost.com
The protein from black soldier fly larvae was used as a functional ingredient of a novel green
nanofiber. Larvae protein powder (LP) was blended with biodegradable poly (e …

[HTML][HTML] The potential of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larvae in chicken and swine nutrition. A review

B Osuch, M Barszcz… - Journal of Animal and …, 2024‏ - jafs.com.pl
Raising insects for animal feed and human nutrition offers a valuable solution to many
global problems. Recent regulatory developments have made the European food and feed …

Quality properties of salt-fermented mealworms (Tenebrio molitor larvae) with added millet

Y Kim, S Cho, Y Kim - International Journal of Gastronomy and Food …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Mealworms, edible insects, have attracted attention as a sustainable alternative protein
source. This study introduces an insect-based product obtained by fermentation. Fresh …

[HTML][HTML] Sha** attitudes toward sustainable insect-based diets: The role of hope

S Bukchin-Peles - Future Foods, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Amid growing global food demands and environmental concerns, entomophagy (insect
consumption) offers a sustainable protein alternative, though its acceptance is limited in …

Improvement of properties and olfactory attributes of isolated protein from edible insects by roasting

C Ganbat, JA Han - Food Science and Biotechnology, 2025‏ - Springer
The characteristics of proteins extracted from two kinds of edible insects (Gryllus
Bimaculatus and Tenebrio Molitor, for GB and TM, respectively) were compared after …