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Product Introduction
- Basic Information：The scientific name of the black soldier fly is the bright-spotted flat-horned soldier fly, and its larvae are the main raw material for extracting black soldier fly oil. About 90% of the oil is composed of six fatty acids such as lauric acid and palmitic acid, among which lauric acid has the highest content, accounting for about 1/3.
- Extraction method: The commonly used methods for extracting dried worms are pressing and leaching. The leaching method has low cost and high extraction rate, but it is energy-consuming, time-consuming, and also destroys active nutrients. There are enzymatic hydrolysis and homogenization methods for extracting fresh worms. The former has high cost and low oil yield, while the latter has volatile solvents, is dangerous, has high equipment requirements, and has a low extraction rate.
- Application Areas: In terms of animal feed, it can partially replace fish oil in aquaculture for rainbow trout and other feeds, improve immunity and reduce inflammation, and replace soybean oil in young carp feed, which can improve meat quality and reduce fat accumulation; in livestock and poultry farming, it can replace soybean oil in broiler and laying hen feed, with no adverse effects on growth performance, etc., and can also improve intestinal morphology and help egg yolk coloring. In addition, crude fat can be esterified to produce biodiesel that meets EU standards; because it is rich in fatty acids and their derivatives, it is suitable for the production of cosmetics such as soaps and detergents.
- Advantages: Rich in nutrients, containing essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid; highly sustainable, easy to breed, wide source of raw materials, and low cost; lauric acid has antibacterial effects and can maintain animal intestinal health.
- What are the main ingredients of black soldier fly oil?
It mainly contains lauric acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, and small amounts of myristic acid and stearic acid. - What does Black Soldier Fly Oil look and smell like?
The high-quality ones are light yellow, clear and transparent with no odor. - What are the applications of black soldier fly oil in the feed field?
It can replace part of the oil in aquatic feed to raise carp, rainbow trout, etc., and increase the content of n-3 series polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish muscle; in livestock and poultry feed, it can replace 50% and 100% of soybean oil in broiler feed, affecting intestinal morphology, and can also replace a certain proportion of soybean oil in laying hen feed, which is beneficial to egg yolk coloring. - How is black soldier fly oil used in biodiesel applications?
The crude fat of its larvae can be converted into biodiesel through esterification. The main ester components include methyl laurate, etc. The fuel performance is equivalent to that of oil-based biodiesel, and most of its performance meets EU biodiesel standards. - What are the uses of black soldier fly oil in cosmetics?
Lauric acid can be antibacterial and preservative, preventing the oxidation and corruption of creams and other cosmetics. Its derivatives can be used as surfactants. Linoleic acid helps protect the skin from dryness and damage, and is suitable for making cleaning products such as shower gels and soaps. - What are the methods for extracting black soldier fly oil?
The main methods include pressing method, organic solvent extraction method, microwave-assisted extraction method, supercritical CO₂ extraction method, subcritical fluid extraction method, etc., as well as homogenization method and extraction method of fresh insects treated with citric acid. - What are the factors that affect the quality of black soldier fly oil?
The breeding matrix affects the oil content and fatty acid composition of the insect body, and the extraction process also affects the extraction rate, purity and degree of nutrient retention. - Is black soldier fly oil safe to use in feed or other areas?
It is relatively safe to operate according to standard procedures. However, there are hidden dangers if black soldier flies feed on contaminated materials during breeding, and the amount added needs to be controlled during use. - What are the advantages of black soldier fly oil compared with other common oils?
It has a high content of saturated fatty acids and rich medium-chain fatty acids such as lauric acid, has unique nutritional advantages for feeding, has good fuel performance in biodiesel production, and the breeding of black soldier fly larvae is not restricted by geographical location.
