Müller A, Wolf D, Gutzeit HO. The black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens - a promising source for sustainable production of proteins, lipids and bioactive substances.
ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018;
72:351-363. [PMID:
28742526 DOI:
10.1515/znc-2017-0030]
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Abstract
The growing demand worldwide for proteins and lipids cannot be met by the intensive use of agricultural land currently available. Insect mass cultures as a source for proteins and lipids have been in focus for various reasons. An insect with many positive properties is the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens, whose larvae could be used for the sustainable production of proteins and lipids. Furthermore, the larvae produce bioactive substances which could potentially be used for human and animal welfare.
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