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| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Chinese Mealworm Producer Serving the North American Market | Live, dried, or processed Tenebrio molitor mealworms sourced from certified Chinese producers for North American buyers |
| Life Stage | Larva / Pupa / Adult | Primarily larval stage supplied; pupae and adults available upon request |
| Size Range | 15–25 mm (larva length) | Standard commercial larval size; custom size grading available (10–30 mm) |
| Moisture Content | ≤8% (dried); 60–65% (live) | Dried product moisture controlled to extend shelf life; live product measured at harvest |
| Protein Content | 48–53% (dry weight basis) | Crude protein measured per AOAC 2001.11 method |
| Fat Content | 28–35% (dry weight basis) | Crude fat including beneficial fatty acids (oleic, linoleic acids) |
| Ash Content | 3–5% (dry weight basis) | Mineral residue content indicating inorganic matter level |
| Survival Rate | ≥92% (live shipment) | Guaranteed survival rate upon arrival under standard cold-chain shipping conditions |
| Rearing Conditions | 26–30°C; RH 50–70% | Controlled indoor rearing facilities with automated temperature and humidity management |
| Feed Source | Wheat bran, corn flour, vegetable scraps | Non-GMO, pesticide-free feed substrates; no animal by-products used |
| Packaging | 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg bags | Vacuum-sealed food-grade PE/PA bags for dried product; ventilated containers for live shipment |
| Storage Conditions | 2–8°C (live); ≤25°C, dry (dried) | Live mealworms refrigerated; dried product stored in cool, dry, dark environment |
| Shelf Life | 3–5 days (live); 12 months (dried) | Under recommended storage conditions from production date |
| Application | Pet food, aquaculture feed, poultry feed, human consumption | Suitable for reptile/bird/fish feed, protein ingredient in compound feed, and edible insect food products |
| Certification | ISO 22000, HACCP, FDA-compliant facility | Production facilities certified for food safety; export documentation compliant with USDA/CFIA import requirements |
| MOQ | 100 kg (dried); 50 kg (live) | Minimum order quantity per shipment; lower MOQ negotiable for trial orders |
| Supply Capacity | 50,000 kg/month (dried equivalent) | Scalable monthly output from multiple rearing facilities across China |
Initial sizing inconsistency resolved — supplier responded well
First shipment of 80 kg live mealworms included a noticeable proportion of larvae below the 25mm spec — roughly 15% were undersized for our reptile retailer customers. Raised the issue immediately; the supplier's team acknowledged the batch variance, attributed it to a rearing room temperature fluctuation, and issued a partial credit within 48 hours. Second shipment was fully within 25–35mm spec. The responsiveness and accountability were reassuring. We've continued ordering and the quality has been consistent since. Worth persisting with — just document your incoming inspection.
First shipment of 80 kg live mealworms included a noticeable proportion of larvae below the 25mm spec — roughly 15% were undersized for our reptile retailer customers. Raised the issue immediately; the supplier's team acknowledged the batch variance, attributed it to a rearing room temperature fluctuation, and issued a partial credit within 48 hours. Second shipment was fully within 25–35mm spec. The responsiveness and accountability were reassuring. We've continued ordering and the quality has been consistent since. Worth persisting with — just document your incoming inspection.
