scholarly journals Quality of Eggs and Albumen Technological Properties as Affected by Hermetia Illucens Larvae Meal in Hens’ Diet and Hen Age

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulia Secci ◽  
Fulvia Bovera ◽  
Giuliana Parisi ◽  
Giuseppe Moniello
Keyword(s):  
Egg Quality ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Textural Properties ◽  
Technological Properties ◽  
Hermetia Illucens ◽  
Protein Sources ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Hermetia Illucens Larvae ◽  
Water Contents

The impact on the egg quality and the albumen technological properties were here evaluated as affected by diet and hen age (A) of 162 Hy-line Brown hens. Three isoproteic and isoenergetic diets were formulated respecting the requirements for Hy-line hens: the control diet (C) based on conventional protein sources, and other two where vegetable proteins were substituted at 25% (HI25) and 50% (HI50) by partially defatted Hermetia illucens larva meal (HI). Ten eggs collected from each group at the hen ages of 20, 27, and 35 weeks were evaluated. The eggshell percentage and thickness were significantly reduced in the HI50 eggs (11.93% and 476 µm, respectively) compared to the C (12.34%, 542 µm) and HI25 (12.54%, 516 µm). The aging lowered (p = 0.05) the protein and increased (p < 0.001) water contents of the eggs. Although the foam capacity of the HI50 albumen was halved than the C group (p < 0.05), it was unaffected by the aging. Additionally, this did not impair the volume and the textural properties of a batter (angel cake) in which it was included. On the opposite, the textural characteristics of the cake made by the oldest hens (i.e., 35 wk-old) were compromised. In conclusion, the diet and hen age differently affected egg quality and its technological properties, which could be positive to obtain eggs to destine directly to the market or to the egg industry.

scholarly journals Valorisation of Organic Waste By-Products Using Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) as a Bio-Convertor

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8345
Author(s):  
Kieran Magee ◽  
Joe Halstead ◽  
Richard Small ◽  
Iain Young
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Fish Feed ◽  
Black Soldier Fly ◽  
Hermetia Illucens ◽  
High Quality Protein ◽  
The Face ◽  
Beet Pulp ◽  
By Products ◽  
Hermetia Illucens Larvae

One third of food produced globally is wasted. Disposal of this waste is costly and is an example of poor resource management in the face of elevated environmental concerns and increasing food demand. Providing this waste as feedstock for black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) has the potential for bio-conversion and valorisation by production of useful feed materials and fertilisers. We raised BSFL under optimal conditions (28 °C and 70% relative humidity) on seven UK pre-consumer food waste-stream materials: fish trimmings, sugar-beet pulp, bakery waste, fruit and vegetable waste, cheese waste, fish feed waste and brewer’s grains and yeast. The nutritional quality of the resulting BSFL meals and frass fertiliser were then analysed. In all cases, the volume of waste was reduced (37–79%) and meals containing high quality protein and lipid sources (44.1 ± 4.57% and 35.4 ± 4.12%, respectively) and frass with an NPK of 4.9-2.6-1.7 were produced. This shows the potential value of BSFL as a bio-convertor for the effective management of food waste.

scholarly journals Hermetia illucens Larvae Reared on Different Substrates in Broiler Quail Diets: Effect on Physicochemical and Sensory Quality of the Quail Meat

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Cullere ◽  
Michael Josias Woods ◽  
Liesel van Emmenes ◽  
Elsje Pieterse ◽  
Louwrens Christiaan Hoffman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Sensory Profile ◽  
Breast Meat ◽  
Hermetia Illucens ◽  
Physical Quality ◽  
Lipid Quality ◽  
Retail Display ◽  
Dietary Treatments ◽  
Hermetia Illucens Larvae

This research aimed at improving the fatty acid (FA) profile of Hermetia illucens larvae (HI) and evaluating the effects of their inclusion in growing broiler quails’ diets on the meat physicochemical quality, including detailed amino acid (AA) and FA profiles, sensory traits, and retail display. HI larvae were reared on two different substrates: layer mash (HI1) and 50:50 layer mash/fish offal (HI2). A total of 300 10-day-old quails were allocated to the three dietary groups (five replicates/each): a soybean meal-based diet was formulated (Control), and two other diets were formulated that included either 10% HI1 or HI2. Quails were fed the experimental diets until slaughter. Diets were formulated to be isonitrogenous and isoenergetic. Breast meat quality was affected by the dietary treatments, which displayed different proximate compositions and AA and FA profiles. Meat physical quality, sensory profile, and retail display remained unaffected for the most part. Overall, results showed that it is possible to improve the FA profile of the HI-fed quails’ meat and thus lipid quality through substrate modulation of the HI’s diet.

scholarly journals The effect of feeding untreated rapeseed and iodine supplement on egg quality

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (No. 2) ◽  
pp. 77-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Lichovníková ◽  
L. Zeman ◽  
J. Jandásek
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Egg Weight ◽  
Overall Acceptability ◽  
Iodine Supplementation ◽  
Effect Of Feeding

The objective of the experiment was to evaluate the effect of the feeding of 80 g/kg (R8) and 100 g/kg (R10) of untreated rapeseed (RS) on egg quality including sensory quality in comparison with a control diet without rapeseed (R0). The addition of iodine (I) was also evaluated (1 mg/kg (R10) vs. 3 mg/kg (R10+I)). “Double zero” RS was used. The contents of energy and crude protein were almost the same in the diets. Laying hybrid ISABROWN was used in the experiment. The quality of eggs was analyzed 11 times every 28 days, from 19 to 64 weeks of age. 30 eggs per each group were always analyzed. Boiled eggs were assessed twice around the peak of egg production. Egg weight decreased (<I>P</I> < 0.001) with the increased level of RS (62.9 g, 61.8 g and 60.7 g, respectively). A reduction in egg weight in R8 and R10 diets resulted in the lower weight of albumen and eggshells. The addition of I to R10 diet increased (<I>P</I> < 0.001) egg weight (62.1 g vs. 60.7 g). The yolk proportion in egg weight was the highest (26.0%, <I>P</I> < 0.001) and the albumen weight ratio was the lowest (64.2%, <I>P</I> < 0.001) in group R8. Iodine supplementation improved (<I>P</I> < 0.001) yolk weight (15.7 g vs. 15.3 g). The proportion of RS in the diet did not affect the eggshell strength. An increase in the level of I improved (<I>P</I> < 0.001) eggshell quality (strength 36.1 N vs. 34.0 N and thickness 0.386 mm vs. 0.363 mm). Taste and overall acceptability were lower (<I>P</I> < 0.05) in eggs of hens fed RS. The addition of I did not affect flavour, odour, taste or overall acceptability.

scholarly journals Synthetic pigments for Japanese quail fed diets with sorghum

2016 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 1007-1014 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M.A. Moura ◽  
T.V. Melo ◽  
D.J.A. Miranda
Keyword(s):  
Japanese Quail ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Egg Yolk ◽  
Experimental Unit ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Productive Traits ◽  
Synthetic Pigments ◽  
Cost Characteristics

ABSTRACT Corn is the major energy ingredient in diets, and many ingredients have been tested aiming to replace it. In this regard, sorghum stands out for its chemical profile similar to that of corn. However, because it is low in carotenoids, its inclusion in diets reduces the egg yolk color pigmentation, which can be corrected by the addition of synthetic pigments. This study aimed to evaluate the performance and egg quality of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) supplemented with red (canthaxanthin) and yellow (apo-ester 10%) synthetic pigments. A total of 150 quail at 70 days of age were distributed according to the experimental diet [R1: corn-based control diet (DC); R2: sorghum-based diet (DS); R3: DS + yellow; R4: DS + yellow + red; and R5: DS + red] with six replications and five birds per experimental unit, for 28 days. Performance, egg quality, yolk color, and feed cost characteristics were evaluated. Regression equations were estimated for the effects of color as a function of periods, and treatment means were compared by Tukey's test at 0.05 probability. There was no significant effect (P>0.05) of additives on the quail productive traits. However, addition of synthetic pigments significantly improved the chromatic profile of the yolks (P<0.05). Inclusion of synthetic pigments improves yolk color, but should be evaluated according to market demands.

scholarly journals Kualitas dan Cara Penyimpanan Telur Yang Baik dalam Upaya Menjaga Asupan Gizi Optimal di Masa Pandemi COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Ken Ratu gharizah Alhuur ◽  
Andry Pratama ◽  
Endah Yuniarti
Keyword(s):  
Shelf Life ◽  
Protein Intake ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Nutritional Intake ◽  
Consumer Health ◽  
Knowing How ◽  
The Public ◽  
Protein Sources ◽  
Eggs Quality

AbstrakAsupan gizi yang optimal terutama asupan protein, baik dimasa pandemi Covid-19 maupun dalam situasi normal, penting untuk dipenuhi. Telur merupakan salah satu pangan sumber protein dengan harga yang cukup terjangkau dibandingkan sumber protein hewani lain, seperti daging dan susu. Sehingga telur banyak dipilih oleh masyarakat luas dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan protein harian mereka. Dalam masa pandemi Covid-19 ini, banyak bermunculan pedagang telur dadakan di kalangan masyarakat, sebagai salah satu imbas dari anjloknya harga telur di pasaran. Namun, para pedagang telur dadakan ini seringkali tidak mengindahkan kualitas telur yang mereka jual. Hal ini tentu akan berakibat merugikan dan membahayakan bagi kesehatan konsumen. Untuk itu, sosialisasi kepada masyarakat mengenai cara membedakan kualitas telur dan cara penyimpanan telur yang baik menjadi penting untuk dilakukan, agar masyarakat dapat memilih dan mendapatkan telur dengan kualitas yang baik dalam jangka waktu yang lebih Panjang. Manfaat dari sosialisasi ini adalah partisipan menjadi lebih teliti dalam memilih telur yang mereka beli, dan mengetahui cara penyimpanan telur yang benar agar masa simpan telur yang mereka beli dapat bertahan lebih lama.Kata Kunci: asupan gizi, kualitas telur, cara penyimpanan telurAbstractOptimal nutritional intake, especially protein intake, both during the Covid-19 pandemic and in normal situations, is important to fulfill. Eggs are a source of protein with prices that are quite affordable compared to other animal protein sources, such as meat and milk. So people prefer eggs as a fulfillment of their daily protein needs compared to meat and milk. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many impromptu egg sellers emerged in the community, as one of the effects of the drop in egg prices on the market. However, these impromptu egg sellers often disregard the quality of the eggs they sell. This will certainly have detrimental and harmful consequences to consumer health. For this reason, socialization to the public about how to differentiate egg quality and how to storing eggs in a good way is important, so that people can choose and get good quality eggs in a longer period of time. The benefit of this socialization is that participants become more careful in choosing the eggs they buy and knowing how to store eggs properly so that the shelf life of the eggs they buy can last longer.Keywords: nutritional intake, eggs quality, eggs storage

scholarly journals Glycerin from biodiesel in the feeding of red-egg layers

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grazielly Stefany Pinto Fontinele ◽  
Silvana Cavalcante Bastos Leite ◽  
Carla Nágila Cordeiro ◽  
Cláudia De Castro Goulart ◽  
Adailton Camêlo Costa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Feed Intake ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Egg Mass ◽  
Egg Weight ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of vegetable glycerin on performance and egg quality of red-egg layers in the second production cycle. A total of 252 Hy-Line Brown layers weighing 1.919 ± 0.095 kg, at 90 weeks, were used in a completely randomized design with six treatments and seven birds per replication. The experiment lasted 84 days. Treatments consisted of a control diet (no glycerin) and five diets with increasing levels of vegetable glycerin (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10%). The following variables were evaluated: feed intake (g/bird/day); egg production (%); egg weight (g); egg mass (g/bird/day); conversion per egg mass (kg kg) and per dozen eggs (kg/dz); percentages of albumen, yolk, and shell; eggshell thickness (mm); and egg specific gravity. (Y = 67.69 + 54.23X, R2 = 0.78) and egg mass (Y = 44.84 + 42.87X, R2 = 0.66) improved linearly with the glycerin levels. A quadratic effect was observed (Y = 114.11 + 336.96 X – 3,169.6 X2, R2 = 0.52) on feed intake. In conclusion, glycerin can be used to partially replace corn in diets for layers in the second production cycle at inclusion levels of up to 10%.

scholarly journals Impact of Ginger Root Powder Dietary Supplement on Productive Performance, Egg Quality, Antioxidant Status and Blood Parameters in Laying Japanese Quails

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2995
Author(s):  
Zabihollah Nemati ◽  
Zahra Moradi ◽  
Kazem Alirezalu ◽  
Maghsoud Besharati ◽  
António Raposo
Keyword(s):  
Egg Production ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Feed Additives ◽  
Egg Mass ◽  
Productive Performance ◽  
Japanese Quails ◽  
The Impact

Medicinal plants with antibacterial effects have been used by humans for centuries. In the recent decade, due to the development of antibiotic resistant strains, many studies have focused on the use of natural compounds as feed additives in livestock. Ginger, among all, have repetitively shown numerous biological activities, antibacterial, and antibiotic properties. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of ginger root powder (GP) on the performance, egg quality, and blood parameters of Japanese quail. A total of 240 10-weeks old female quails were used in a completely randomized design with 4 treatments, 4 replicates, and 15 birds per replicate. Dietary treatment were basal diet (control) and basal diet containing 0.5, 1, and 1.5 g/kg of ginger root powder. Growth performance and exterior and interior quality of egg were measured biweekly over eight-week period. At the end of experiment blood parameters were evaluated. The results showed that diet supplementation with different levels of GP had no significant effect on egg production, egg mass weight, and egg weight (p > 0.05). However, feed intake and feed conversion ratio were significantly lower in the treatment group than the control in the whole period (p < 0.05). Egg Quality traits (shape index, albumen index, the percentage of albumen, yolk and shell, yolk pH, and shell thickness and strength) were not affected by the supplements in the whole trial period. Addition of GP significantly increased the albumen height, Haugh unit, and albumen pH in comparison with the control treatment (p < 0.05). GP reduced blood triglyceride level yet was ineffective on blood total antioxidant capacity and malondialdehyde. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with GP, could improve productive performance and the egg quality of Japanese quails. Nonetheless a comprehensive study needs to be performed in order to evaluate the impact of quail dietary ginger supplementation on productive performance and egg quality and their stability during storage time for commercial use.

scholarly journals Semen Quality of Garut Rams feed by Different Protein Sources and Their Implementation Potential in Small Farms of West Java

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-55
Author(s):  
Kurnia Bagus Ariyanto ◽  
Lilis Khotijah ◽  
Dewi Apri Astuti ◽  
Raden Iis Arifiantini ◽  
Jean-Baptise Menassol
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Membrane Integrity ◽  
Black Soldier Fly ◽  
Hermetia Illucens ◽  
Brachiaria Humidicola ◽  
Plasma Membrane Integrity ◽  
Protein Sources ◽  
Sperm Plasma Membrane

ABSTRACT. Maggot Hermetia illucens (Maggot Black Soldier Fly, MBSF) is an alternative protein source besides soybean meal (SBM) which may be used as a feed for improving the quality of semen particularly in Garut rams to support prolific nature. The aims of this study were to analyzed and compare the impact of different protein sources in feed on semen quality of Garut rams, and to assess the prediction ability of Garut rams to serve ewe in small-scale breeders in West Java, Indonesia. This study was conducted using a completely randomized design with 3 treatments and 4 replications, consisted of Brachiaria humidicola (BH) grass and T1 (concentrate contains 20% of SBM), T2 (concentrate contains 10% of SBM and 10% of MBSF), and T3 (concentrate contains 20% of MBSF). The parameters measured were feed consumption, semen quality (macroscopic and microscopic characteristics), also a potential ability of rams to serve ewe. The results showed there were no significant effect on protein consumption, semen volume, semen pH, semen color and consistency, sperm mass movement, sperm motility, sperm concentration, sperm morphology, and prediction potential ability to serve ewe. However, the result showed a significant effect (P0.05) on sperm viability and sperm plasma membrane integrity. Sperm plasma membrane integrity of ram feed with T3 was better than T1 and T2 (P0.05). The prediction potential ability rams to serve ewes on MBSF treatment was 38 heads, while in T1 and T2 were 43 and 57 heads, respectively. In conclusion, MBSF can be an alternative source of protein besides SBM to improve the semen quality of Garut rams.  ABSTRAK. Maggot Hermetia illucens (Maggot Black Soldier Fly; MBSF) adalah sumber protein alternatif selain bungkil kedelai (SBM) yang dapat dipergunakan sebagai pakan untuk memperbaiki kualitas semen terutama pada domba Garut untuk mendukung sifat prolifik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis dan membandingkan dampak pemberian sumber protein berbeda terhadap kualitas semen domba Garut dan untuk menilai kemampuan domba Garut pejantan dalam melayani betina pada peternakan rakyat di Jawa Barat, Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 3 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan yang terdiri dari rumput Brachiaria humidicola (BH) dan T1 (konsentrat mengandung 20% SBM), T2 (konsentrat mengandung 10% SBM dan 10% MBSF), dan T3 (konsentrat mengandung 20% MBSF). Parameter yang diukur adalah konsumsi pakan, karakteristik semen (makroskopis dan mikroskopis) serta potensi domba jantan melayani betina. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada perbedaan signifikan pada konsumsi protein pakan, volume semen, pH semen, warna dan konsistensi semen, gerakan massa sperma, motilitas sperma, konsentrasi sperma, morfologi sperma, dan prediksi potensi pejantan dalam melayani betina. Namun, hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan (P0.05) pada viabilitas sperma dan membran plasma utuh sperma. Membran plasma utuh pada perlakuan T3 lebih baik dibandingkan perlakuan T1 dan T2 (P0.05). Prediksi potensi betina terlayani dari pejantan yang diberi pakan MBSF adalah 38 ekor, sedangkan yang diberi SBM dan kombinasinya adalah 43 dan 57 ekor. Kesimpulan penelitian ini adalah MBSF dapat menjadi alternatif sumber protein selain bungkil kedelai dalam memperbaiki kualitas sperma domba Garut.

scholarly journals 276 Effects of Hermetia illucens larvae meal on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality in finishing pigs

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 105-106
Author(s):  
Xianyong Ma ◽  
Miao Yu ◽  
Zhenming Li ◽  
Dun Deng ◽  
Ting Rong
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Fatty Acid Synthase ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Finishing Pigs ◽  
Microbial Composition ◽  
Hermetia Illucens ◽  
Hermetia Illucens Larvae

Abstract Object: This study aimed to investigate the effects of Hermetia illucens larvae meal on growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of finishing pigs. Methods: Seventy-two crossbred (Duroc × Landrace × Large White) pigs (76.0 ± 0.52 kg) were randomly allocated to three experimental treatments, and fed the diet with supplementation of 0%, 4%, or 8% Hermetia illucens larvae meal (HILM), respectively. The experiment lasted 42 days. Results: The average daily gain (ADG) of pigs in 4% HILM group was higher, and the feed gain ratio (F/G) was lower than the control and 8% HILM group (P &lt; 0.05). The loin-eye area, marbling scores, and inosine monophosphate (IMP) content of Longissimus thoracis muscle (LM) in 4% and 8% HILM group were higher than the control group (P &lt; 0.05). There were no diffenences on backfat thickness, pH value, meat color, drip loss among three groups. Compared with the control, 4% HILM significantly increased the content of intramuscular fat (IMF) (P &lt; 0.05). Meanwhile, the mRNA expression level of fatty acid synthase (FAS), acetyl CoA carboxylase α (ACCα), lipoprotein lipase (LPL), and MyHC-IIa in the LM was higher in 4% HILM group than that in 8% Hermetia illucens larvae meal and the control group (P &lt; 0.05). The abundance of Lactobacillus, Pseudobutyrivibrio, Roseburia, Oribacterium, and Faecalibacterium was higher in 4% Hermetia illucens larvae meal group than the control group (P &lt; 0.05); The abundance of Streptococcus was lower and Peptococcus was higher in 4% HILM group than 8% HILM group. Conclusion: HILM can be used as an effective feed ingredient in finishing pig’ diet up to 4% level, which was beneficial for the growth performance, carcass trait, and meat quality of pigs, and the underlying mechanism maybe due to the altered lipogenic potential, myofiber characteristics and the microbial composition regulated by HILM.

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