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Black Soldier Fly Protein for Protein Bar Production
China
Supplier's customization ability
- Drawing-based customization
- Sample-based customization
- Full customization
Minimum order quantity: 10 kg
Shipping total: To be negotiated
- Lead time:
- confirmed with the quotation
- Packaging:
- standard export packing
- Samples:
- available on request
Product details
Technical Specifications of Black Soldier Fly Protein — For Protein Bar Production
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Black Soldier Fly Protein — For Protein Bar Production | Dried and milled BSFL protein powder derived from Hermetia illucens larvae, optimized for food-grade protein bar manufacturing |
| Life Stage | 5th–6th Instar Larvae (Pre-Pupae) | Harvested at peak protein accumulation stage for maximum nutritional yield |
| Size Range | Particle Size: 100–300 µm | Fine-milled powder grade suitable for homogeneous blending in protein bar matrices |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 5% | Low moisture ensures microbial stability and extended shelf life in finished bars |
| Protein Content | ≥ 60% (dry weight basis) | Crude protein measured by Kjeldahl method (N × 6.25); rich in essential amino acids including lysine and methionine |
| Fat Content | 10–15% (dry weight basis) | Predominantly lauric acid (C12:0); partially defatted options available at ≤ 8% for low-fat bar formulations |
| Ash Content | ≤ 8% | Mineral-rich fraction including calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; within food-grade acceptable limits |
| Survival Rate | N/A (Processed Ingredient) | Not applicable; product is fully processed dried protein powder, not live insects |
| Rearing Conditions | Temperature: 26–30°C; Humidity: 60–70% RH | Controlled indoor rearing environment ensuring biosecurity and consistent larval quality |
| Feed Source | Certified Organic Pre-Consumer Food Waste / Grain By-Products | Substrate complies with EU Regulation 2017/893 and equivalent food safety standards for insect rearing |
| Packaging | 20 kg multi-layer kraft paper bags with PE inner liner; 500 kg bulk supersacks available | Nitrogen-flushed packaging to prevent oxidation and preserve protein integrity during transit |
| Storage Conditions | Temperature: ≤ 20°C; Humidity: ≤ 55% RH; away from direct sunlight | Cool, dry, dark storage required; avoid co-storage with strong-odor substances |
| Shelf Life | 18 months (unopened, under recommended storage) | Validated by accelerated shelf-life testing; reseal immediately after opening and use within 30 days |
| Application | Protein Bar Production, Sports Nutrition, Functional Food Ingredients | Suitable as primary or supplementary protein source in cold-pressed, baked, and extruded protein bar formats |
| Certification | ISO 22000, HACCP, EU Novel Food (Regulation 2015/2283), Halal (optional), Non-GMO | Full traceability documentation and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided with each batch |
| MOQ | 100 kg | Minimum order quantity per SKU; sample orders of 1–5 kg available for R&D and formulation trials |
| Supply Capacity | 50,000 kg/month | Scalable production capacity with lead time of 7–14 business days; custom particle size and defatting levels available on request |
Black Soldier Fly Protein for Protein Bar Production
Black Soldier Fly Protein for protein bar production is rapidly establishing itself as one of the most promising alternative protein ingredients in the functional food and sports nutrition industry. Derived from the larvae of Hermetia illucens, this insect-based protein delivers an exceptional amino acid profile, outstanding digestibility, and a dramatically lower environmental footprint compared to conventional animal or plant proteins. As global demand for sustainable, high-performance ingredients intensifies, manufacturers of protein bars, meal replacement products, and performance snacks are increasingly turning to Black Soldier Fly (BSF) protein as a cost-effective and scalable solution. With a crude protein content typically exceeding 55–65% on a dry matter basis, BSF protein powder integrates seamlessly into bar formulations, offering texture, binding, and nutritional density that rival whey and soy alternatives — all while meeting the growing consumer appetite for eco-conscious food products.
What is Black Soldier Fly Protein?
Black Soldier Fly Protein is a high-value ingredient derived from the dried and processed larvae of Hermetia illucens (Order: Diptera, Family: Stratiomyidae). The larvae are harvested at peak biomass accumulation — typically at the prepupal stage — then defatted, dried, and milled into a fine, shelf-stable protein powder. The resulting ingredient is rich in essential amino acids including lysine, leucine, and methionine, making it highly suitable for human food applications such as protein bar manufacturing.
Black Soldier Fly Protein Breeding and Rearing Process
BSF larvae intended for protein bar-grade production are reared in controlled, biosecure indoor facilities under strictly managed conditions. Breeding colonies are maintained at 27–30°C with 60–70% relative humidity to optimize egg-laying rates and larval development. Larvae are fed on certified pre-consumer organic substrates — including grain by-products and vegetable matter — ensuring compliance with food-safety standards. At 12–15 days post-hatching, larvae reach peak protein accumulation and are harvested, blanched, defatted via mechanical pressing, and processed into a standardized protein concentrate or isolate suitable for food-grade applications.
Black Soldier Fly Protein Biological Specifications
Food-grade BSF protein powder derived from Hermetia illucens prepupae typically presents the following key parameters:
- Crude protein content: 55–65% (dry matter basis, defatted fraction)
- Crude fat content: 8–15% (full-fat variant) or ≤5% (defatted variant)
- Moisture content: ≤8%
- Larval harvest stage: prepupal phase, approximately 12–15 days post-hatching
- Particle size (milled powder): 150–300 µm average
- Amino acid profile: complete essential amino acids including leucine (≥6.5 g/100 g protein), lysine (≥5.0 g/100 g protein), and methionine
- Chitin content: 2–8% (can be reduced via processing for improved digestibility)
- Shelf life: 12–18 months in sealed, moisture-controlled packaging at ambient temperature
Get a Competitive Quote for Black Soldier Fly Protein
Whether you are scaling a new protein bar line or seeking a reliable bulk supplier of food-grade Black Soldier Fly Protein, our team is ready to support your production needs with consistent quality, full traceability documentation, and flexible MOQ options tailored to your manufacturing volume.
- 24/7 expert entomologist support
- Live arrival guarantee (LAG) for all shipments
- Wholesale discounts for bulk laboratory/pet shop orders
- Detailed care sheets and technical guidance included
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