The oil obtained from black soldier fly larvae meal has characteristics that are similar to coconut oil, as it contains high concentrations of the same saturated fatty acids. The high levels of palmitic acid in oils have antimicrobial action and can be used in the development of cosmetic products, especially soaps and hand detergents , .
What industries use black soldier fly oil?
The primary markets for insect products are the aquaculture, livestock and pet industries. Black soldier fly oil being a novel ingredient, two questions are frequently raised: what are the benefits compared to plant-based oil, and how does it contribute to animal nutrition and health?
Does black soldier fly oil contain palmitic acid?
In the study by Mai et al. , the crude and refined oils from black soldier fly larvae presented half of the saturated fat consisting of lauric acid, unlike this study, in which palmitic acid was predominant, with 20.89% ( Table 5 ).
Does black soldier fly oil contain carotenoids?
Black soldier fly larvae oil is rich in saturated and unsaturated fatty acids regardless of the extraction process. Oil extracted with sc-CO2 presents carotenoids in its composition. Defatted insect protein meal has potential for use in the food industry.
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Item: Multifunctional Sunflower oil making equipment
Model Steel Machine Raw materials: Oil seeds: Sunflower
Final product: edible oil
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