METHOD OF OBTAINING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF HYDROLYSATE FROM HERMETIA ILLUCENS L LARVAE

Abstract

Scientists and dietary supplement manufacturers are increasingly interested in a new area of the insect industry involving the development and use of hydrolyzed insect larval products in the diets of pigs, poultry, and other livestock. The larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) are notable for their high content of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and lauric acid, which exhibit pronounced antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. These properties make them valuable raw materials for next-generation feed additives. The presented research was conducted at LLC Research and Production Association “Innovation” (Krasnodar) and focused on developing the composition and production method of the biologically active supplement PVMS “Innovation-BAK” based on cavitation hydrolysate of Hermetia illucens L. During the study, the organoleptic properties of the resulting supplement and its chemical composition, including the amino acid profile of the protein, were thoroughly studied, and its safety for pigs was assessed. Key advantages of the product include its balanced amino acid composition and high solubility in aqueous media. These physicochemical properties are critical for optimizing the nutrition of poultry and monogastric animals, as they allow for the effective integration of the complex into automated watering systems, which is particularly relevant for modern industrial livestock farming. Therefore, the use of insect larval hydrolysate added directly to water for pigs and other farm animals serves as an effective and technologically advanced method for enriching the diet with a complex of biologically active substances. The developed PVMS “Innovation-BAK” is capable of increasing the resource potential of the pork production industry, improving the productivity and health of livestock, and significantly diversifying the range of liquid feed additives used in the watering system of productive animals.