Evaluation of the Physical Characteristics and Chemical Properties of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae as a Potential Protein Source for Poultry Feed

The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effects different drying methods on physical chemical properties black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) determine their potential as an alternative protein source in animal feed. experimental design a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement completely randomized (BSFL type method), with five replications. influence post-harvest procedures studied, including BSFL types (non-defatted defatted) (parabola dome, hot air oven, microwave). results showed that BSFL, methods, interaction significantly (p < 0.001) influenced feed’s properties; these included brightness color (L* 29.74–54.07; a* 0.40–5.95; b* 9.04–25.57), medium bulk density (381.54–494.58 g/L), free flow angle repose (41.30–45.40°), small particle size. They nutritive value which contained 42–59% crude protein, 7–14% fiber, 9–30% ether extract, 5035–5861 kcal/kg energy. Overall, both all resulted slight variation proximate composition. However, microwave hot-air oven were considered most suitable for producing powder because high levels nutrients retained improved parameters when compared parabola dome. This characterization composition represents preliminary methodology could be used initially preprocess use feed other applications.