High-quality animal proteins are difficult to replace by plant-based proteins for feeding carnivorous fish and omnivorous monogastric livestock. The use of insect protein produced on side streams from agriculture and food production could substantially improve the sustainability of livestock farming by closing gaps in nutrient cycles. To date, however, the economically viable production of insect protein proves to be difficult, as it cannot compete with conventional protein feed stuffs such as fishmeal or soy due to the lack of specifically optimised production and processing methods. In addition, the added value potential of insect ingredients has hardly been exploited so far. The overall goals of the project are to make significant scientific contributions, to minimise future protein deficits while improving the sustainability of food production, and to increase the economic viability of insect protein.
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