A high-quality dried mealworm supplier is one that can document a stable crude protein range (typically 40–52% dry matter for full-fat meal, or up to the mid-70s% DM for defatted meal), provide a certificate of analysis for every batch, confirm the larvae were raised exclusively on feed-grade substrate, and hold the correct regulatory status for your target species and market — whether that is EU insect processed animal protein (PAP) authorization, an AAFCO ingredient definition, or EU Novel Food approval for human-grade material. Anything short of this documentation shifts formulation risk onto the buyer. The sections below break down the technical specifications, certifications, and sourcing checkpoints that separate an industrial ingredient supplier from a repackager.
