Food Safety of Consuming Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) Larvae: Microbial, Heavy Metal and Cross-Reactive Allergen Risks

Food Safety of Consuming Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) Larvae: Microbial, Heavy Metal and Cross-Reactive Allergen Risks

Black soldier fly (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) larvae (BSFL) are a promising, sustainable source of nutrients, however, there is limited knowledge regarding the food safety of consuming BSFL. This study determined the safety of consuming BSFL for direct human consumption in terms of microb...

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Main Authors: Leah W. Bessa, Elsje Pieterse, Jeannine Marais, Karim Dhanani, Louwrens C. Hoffman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
edible insects
black soldier fly larvae
allergenic peptides
microbiological safety
heavy metals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/8/1934

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