Black soldier fly larvae are poised to solve some of aquaculture's biggest challenges.
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) ingredients
Insects are an ancient nutrient source that have been part of the animal diet for millennia and are now increasingly recognized as a premium option in terms of quality and sustainability.
As a complete protein, BSFL contain essential amino acids, lauric acid, calcium, and prebiotic fiber which improves gut and immune health. Feed studies including insects also show improved palatability and behavioral benefits.
Nutrient Ranges
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Crude Protein: 54%
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Crude Fat: 12%
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Crude Fiber: 13%
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Moisture: 5%
Sustainable Ingredients
BSFL require less land, water, and time to produce while emitting fewer greenhouse gases than industrially produced feed proteins (NIH).
Reduce Antibiotics
BSFL have high lauric fatty acid content. Lauric acid has been shown to have natural antimicrobial effects. This is a very unique trait that BSFL fats offer, and in the future, may be part of the solution to limit the amount of antibiotics used in farming (MDPI).
Support a Circular Economy
BSFL are critical in ecosystems to upcycle low-value biomass back into the food chain, replenishing would-be-wasted nutrients to soils and guts (ScienceDirect).
High Palatability
As a natural part of most animal diets, BSFL make a palatable addition to feed that fish love (NIH).
Powerful Protein
Insect protein helps to build as well as restore and repair tissues. Insect protein is functionally similar to fishmeal, thanks to a similar amino acid profile (MDPI).
Increased Growth Rates
Fish diets that include insects have shown improved feed conversion ratios (WILEY).
Support Aquaculture and Restore Marine Populations
Insects are a natural and sustainable source of high quality protein for aquaculture (NIH).
Enhanced Immunity
BSFL improve gut and immune health while providing antioxidants, antipathogenic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Insect protein improves innate resistance to disease and parasites (NIH).
Nutrient-Dense
Insects provide easily metabolized and digestible forms of protein, essential amino acids, and lipids (MDPI).
Better Water Quality & Cleaner Environment
Insects in aquafeed allow higher assimilation of nutrients, reducing aquaculture waste and water pollution. Insect aquafeed trials demonstrate improved fecal integrity and water quality (MDPI).
Our finely ground meal is defatted through extrusion, making for easy inclusion of BSFL for nutritional and palatability benefits
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BSF Oil
Oil extruded from the defatted meal contains medium-chain fatty acids, lauric acid, omega 3 and omega 6. BSFL oil works well as a health-promoting oil for monogastric species like poultry and swine.
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Live BSF Larvae
Live black soldier fly larvae are the most sustainable, natural way to feed poultry, fish, swine, reptiles, exotic birds, and more. With no processing or drying, the full spectrum of bioavailable nutrients are available to animals. Live larvae promote animal health and positive behavior by simulating natural feeding environments.
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