A key to growing black soldier fly larvae for human consumption would include a better understanding of the various nutritional profiles of the fly at the different stages of its growth and how best to process the larvae to preserve their nutritional value in a safe and hygienic manner.
“While the fly can clean up toxic waste including heavy metals, it’s also recommended flies bred for human food be fed a clean source of organic waste,” Hoffman says.
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