The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)

The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is among the seven insect species allowed by European (EU) Regulations for aquaculture, poultry, and pigs. This unique insect is a bio-converter, able to feed on organic matter and convert it into larval biomass rich in protein and lipid, usable as feed and food. The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens): Sustainable Applications in Food, Feed, and Beyond begins by covering the biology and behavior of H. illucens, to give readers basic understanding of this unique insect. Then its farming and production are covered, followed by coverage of its many applications. In particular, its nutritional and health benefits as food and feed, and its potential in bio packaging and even energy production will be covered. The Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens): Sustainable Applications in Food, Feed, and Beyond is a truly interdisciplinary work that compiles that latest research on the insect that may well feed and fuel the future. It is written by an international team of experts and is a must-have resource for entomologists and food scientists studying edible insects, zoologists and veterinarians interested in how this product might benefit livestock animals, and those in adjecent fields.

• Introduces the basic biology, anatomy, and physiology of Hermetia illucens
• Outlines optimal practices for sustainable insect farming systems in a circular economy
• Describes the various existing and potential applications of Hermetia illucens
• Covers the nutritional aspects of this alternative protein source, particularly on food animals