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The health-promoting potential of the black soldier fly
For the first time, the antioxidant effect of insect protein has been investigated in real-time conditions. It appears that black soldier fly protein could have a health-promoting effect when included in animal feed.
BY MARIEKE PLOEGMAKERS I
n a new study researchers have investigated the health-promoting potential of the black soldier fly(BSF) as an ingredient in animal feed. It appears that BSF pro- tein derivatives contain low-molecular-weight peptides
that are known for their antioxidant effect. This is why in- cluding BSF derivatives in for example pet food and aqua feed could promote animal health. The study was carried out by the University of Liège in Belgium together with in- sect company Protix. Dr Aman Paul, product R&D director at Protix explains that this study differs from previous research because of the distinctive research method used: “Previous studies were mostly based on a classical molecular radical scavenging approach. During this study, for the first time, we used enzymes and cells originating from the animal body to investigate the antioxidant activity of black soldier fly (BSF) protein derivatives.” The study was conducted at Center for Oxygen, Research and Development (part of CIRM, University of Liège, Belgium). One of the raw materi- als (PureeX) used in this study has already been on the mar- ket for several years. PureeX is also the raw material used to produce insect protein meal (ProteinX). According to Dr Paul, previous studies were based on raw materials made in a lab and this was the first time that antioxidant activity was studied on samples (i.e. protein derivatives) produced in factory settings.
BSF protein derivatives contain low molecular weight peptides that are known for their antioxidant effect.
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Antioxidant potential: three parameters The researchers measured the antioxidant potential of the BSF by looking at three parameters; radical scavenging
PHOTO: PROTIX
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