Qingdao Shengtong Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.

Insect protein exhibits significant functional health benefits in aquaculture, particularly in promoting growth, enhancing immunity, improving gut health, and reducing antibiotic dependence. The following is a detailed analysis:

Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae, as an insect protein source, are increasingly attracting attention in livestock and poultry feed. Their functional roles in breeding chickens (roosters and hens) are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

A comprehensive analysis of the functionality and feeding effects of defatted insect meal. In general, defatted insect meal is a functional feed ingredient that is high in protein, high in fat (even after defatting), and rich in a variety of essential amino acids and minerals. Its natural properties also provide excellent feeding effects. This detailed explanation is divided into two parts: 1. The functionality of functional defatted insect meal (using the most common defatted black soldier fly meal and yellow mealworm meal as examples) is primarily reflected in its nutritional composition.

The core functional advantages of black soldier fly insect protein are: 1. The combined action of natural ingredients—chitin, lauric acid, and antioxidant peptides—goes beyond single nutrient sources. 2. Targeted health issues address intestinal inflammation, parasites, and metabolic diseases. 3. Dual assurance of safety and sustainability aligns with future consumer and policy trends. While fishmeal remains irreplaceable in the omega-3 fatty acid (EPA/DHA) sector, black soldier fly insect protein can address these shortcomings through compounding technology, becoming a more comprehensive functional protein source.

Amidst the wave of innovation in the pet food industry, black soldier fly protein is emerging as an intriguing new ingredient. Research suggests that this insect protein not only offers a promising alternative to traditional animal protein but also provides a wealth of nutritional benefits and potential health benefits for pets. While human consumers remain hesitant about insect-based foods, dogs clearly need no convincing. In preference tests, dogs showed no significant difference in their acceptance of traditional and insect-based diets, demonstrating a natural adaptability to insect-based foods.

From August 22 to 23, the 11th China International Invention Exhibition and the 2025 China Top 500 Hidden Unicorns Conference were held in Guangzhou.

A study of black soldier fly larvae oil in agriculture and animal nutrition has revealed its potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory potential. This waste-derived resource not only offers a sustainable solution for animal feed and fertilizer but now also has the potential to be a natural additive to improve animal health.

With the rapid growth of global demand for farmed fish, the EU's policy framework—including the Common Fisheries Policy, the Aquaculture Vision, the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, and the Ocean Agreement—is committed to promoting innovation and sustainable development. Steven Barbosa noted that these policies are closely aligned with the adoption of insect protein, providing a sustainable future for the aquaculture industry.

Insects, as a diverse group of organisms on Earth, are considered to be a highly potential source of animal protein due to their high food conversion rate, rapid reproduction and growth rate, rich protein content and wide range of uses. In fact, the dry protein content in insects is often as high as 50%, which is even better than pork, soybeans and air-dried beef, and is comparable to fish meal. Looking to the future, experts predict that insects, microorganisms and single-cell organisms will become the three most important sources of protein for humans in the 21st century.