Optimal of Feed Ratio for Rearing Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) for Using in High Value-Added Products

Authors

  • Pinpanit Boonchuay Food Innovation and Packaging Center, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
  • Jiraporn Kulsarin Food Innovation and Packaging Center, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai,
  • Chonthicha Uthaisripadungkul Food Innovation and Packaging Center, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
  • Piyachat Sahaschat Food Innovation and Packaging Center, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
  • Kamonporn Sitthitrai Food Innovation and Packaging Center, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
  • Suwit Chotinun Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
  • Yuthana Phimolsiripol Food Innovation and Packaging Center, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jare-mju.2025.13

Keywords:

black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens, feed formulation, oil, cosmetics, high value-added product

Abstract

The black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucen, BSFL) are noteworthy in various industries. They produce lipids that possess desirable physicochemical properties and show promising bioactive potential. Furthermore, the residual biomass left after oil extraction is a high-quality alternative protein source. This makes them an excellent choice for applications in livestock feeding and aquaculture. Therefore, the objective of this study was to optimize the ratio and formulation of feed for BSF to assess  how it affects the growth rate, oil yield, and oil characteristics for use in high value-added products. The results demonstrated that the optimal feed components were corn, rice bran, and soybean meal. Soybean meals displayed the highest protein and fat levels, at 26.50 and 10.63 g/100 g, respectively. Additionally, soybean meal had the greatest diversity of amino acids. Based on the evaluation of the optimal ratio, the optimal formulation consisted of corn meal, rice bran, and fresh soybean meal at a ratio of 1:1:3 by weight, producing 82.61 g/100 g of BSFL oil and containing 34.88 g/100 g of lauric acid. Furthermore, BSFL oil contained 1,100, 17,197, and 17,480 mg of omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids per 100 g of BSFL oil. The peroxide value and saponification number of BSFL were measured at 3.65 m Eq/kg and 233.44 mg KOH/g, respectively. Consequently, the BSFL feed formulation from this study could be applied as a method for BSFL rearing for high value-added products.

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2025-04-25

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Boonchuay, P., Kulsarin, J. ., Uthaisripadungkul, C., Sahaschat, P., Sitthitrai, K., Chotinun, S. ., & Phimolsiripol, Y. . (2025). Optimal of Feed Ratio for Rearing Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) for Using in High Value-Added Products . Journal of Agricultural Research and Extension, 42(1), 143–162. https://doi.org/10.14456/jare-mju.2025.13

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Vol. 42 No. 1 (2025): January-April 2025

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