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The Addition of Hermetia illucens to Feed: Influence on Nutritional Composition, Protein Digestion Characteristics, and Antioxidant Activity of Acheta domesticus

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: As sales have increased in recent years, enhancing production processes and quality has emerged as a significant challenge for the cricket industry. In this study, we investigated the impact of supplementing feed with black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) on the yield, nutritional characteristics, and protein digestibility of Acheta domesticus. In addition, the bioactivity of house cricket proteins was compared. The results demonstrated that incorporating BSFL into feed improved the yield and nutritional characteristics of house cricket, such as crude protein levels and total phenolic content. Alterations in amino acid and fatty acid profiles also enhanced their nutritional value. In addition, 5% BSFL and 10% BSFL were more readily digested, and the protein hydrolysate of the groups fed BSFL demonstrated stronger antioxidant activity. The findings of this study can offer valuable insights into house cricket farming, protein processing, and the development of new food products.

Source: Foods

DOI: 10.3390/foods14071140

Authors: Junkui Huang, Tinghao Yu, Binqiao Yuan, Jinhua Xiao, Dawei Huang

Institution: Nankai University

Language: English

Topic: Insect Utilization and Effects

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,499