Black Soldier Fly Larvae

Strong nutritional/sustainability profile; human-food research emerging.

Benefits

Sustainable protein
lauric acid (like coconut)
high calcium

Key compounds

Proteinlauric acid (antimicrobial fat)calciumchitin

May help with

Protein gaps
sustainable nutrition

Best for these goals

Proteinnutritionsustainability

How to use it

Powder in foods; processed protein products

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Shellfish/dust-mite allergy cross-reactivity. Source food-grade. Mostly used in feed currently.

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