Chemical safety of black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens), knowledge gaps and recommendations for future research: a critical review

• Published in: Journal of insects as food and feed Vol. 7; no. 4; pp. 383 - 396
• Main Authors: Lievens, S, Poma, G, De Smet, J, Van Campenhout, L, Covaci, A, Van Der Borght, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wageningen Academic Publishers 01.01.2021
• Subjects: REVIEW ARTICLE; reared insects; chemical contaminants; organic waste streams; bioaccumulation

Black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) (BSFL) are a promising protein source for the feed industry. They can be used to convert organic waste into valuable biomass, and due to their chemical composition, they are a valuable ingredient for several industrial sectors. To use BSFL as a feed ingre...