Mineral profile and heavy metals bioaccumulation in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens, L.) larvae and frass across diverse organic substrates

Organic wastes from vegetable mix (V) and butchers (B) were used as substrates (V100%, V75%+B 25%, and V50%+B50%) for Hermetia illucens to assess the mineral profile of the larvae and frass, and the potential bioaccumulation of toxic elements (As, Cd, Pb, Hg). The V100 larvae had the highest concent...

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Main Authors: Nicola Francesco Addeo, Marcello Scivicco, Simone Vozzo, Fulvia Bovera, Khalid A. Asiry, Shatha Alqurashi, Nunzio Antonio Cacciola, Lorella Severino
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2302845
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author Nicola Francesco Addeo
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Simone Vozzo
Fulvia Bovera
Khalid A. Asiry
Shatha Alqurashi
Nunzio Antonio Cacciola
Lorella Severino
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Khalid A. Asiry
Shatha Alqurashi
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Lorella Severino
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description Organic wastes from vegetable mix (V) and butchers (B) were used as substrates (V100%, V75%+B 25%, and V50%+B50%) for Hermetia illucens to assess the mineral profile of the larvae and frass, and the potential bioaccumulation of toxic elements (As, Cd, Pb, Hg). The V100 larvae had the highest concentrations of all minerals, except for Se and P, higher in the control group (poultry diet as substrate) (p < .01). The V50B50 and V75B25 larvae showed lower (p < .01) mineral concentrations than the other groups. The V50B50 group had the highest (p < .01) bioaccumulation factor (BAF) for Cd (8.52%), the V100 for Pb (p < .01). The equations to estimate the mineral content of larvae from the substrate were significant only for Ca and Mg (p < .05). The V100 frass had the highest (p < .01) levels of As, Cd, Pb, Fe, K and Mg, while the control group showed the highest (p < .01) levels of Se, Zn, Ca, P and K. Toxic elements can accumulate in black soldier fly larvae and frass, with the exception of Hg. However, organic wastes from V and B had a very low content of toxic elements and that strongly reduced the risk of excessive bioaccumulation in larvae. Indeed, the content of toxic elements in larvae is lower than the maximum values established for feed materials by EU regulations. In conclusion, organic substrates from vegetables or butchery wastes can be used for BSF larvae growth without the risk of accumulation of toxic elements.
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spelling doaj-art-7c216508f88f4a0b8e356c4df2a374832025-01-02T11:34:21ZengTaylor & Francis GroupItalian Journal of Animal Science1594-40771828-051X2024-12-0123117918810.1080/1828051X.2024.23028452302845Mineral profile and heavy metals bioaccumulation in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens, L.) larvae and frass across diverse organic substratesNicola Francesco Addeo0Marcello Scivicco1Simone Vozzo2Fulvia Bovera3Khalid A. Asiry4Shatha Alqurashi5Nunzio Antonio Cacciola6Lorella Severino7Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico IIDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico IIDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico IIDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico IISutainable Agriculture Research Group, Agriculture Department, Faculty of Environmental Science, King Abdulaziz UniversityDeparment of Biology, College of Science, University of JeddahDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico IIDepartment of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Napoli Federico IIOrganic wastes from vegetable mix (V) and butchers (B) were used as substrates (V100%, V75%+B 25%, and V50%+B50%) for Hermetia illucens to assess the mineral profile of the larvae and frass, and the potential bioaccumulation of toxic elements (As, Cd, Pb, Hg). The V100 larvae had the highest concentrations of all minerals, except for Se and P, higher in the control group (poultry diet as substrate) (p < .01). The V50B50 and V75B25 larvae showed lower (p < .01) mineral concentrations than the other groups. The V50B50 group had the highest (p < .01) bioaccumulation factor (BAF) for Cd (8.52%), the V100 for Pb (p < .01). The equations to estimate the mineral content of larvae from the substrate were significant only for Ca and Mg (p < .05). The V100 frass had the highest (p < .01) levels of As, Cd, Pb, Fe, K and Mg, while the control group showed the highest (p < .01) levels of Se, Zn, Ca, P and K. Toxic elements can accumulate in black soldier fly larvae and frass, with the exception of Hg. However, organic wastes from V and B had a very low content of toxic elements and that strongly reduced the risk of excessive bioaccumulation in larvae. Indeed, the content of toxic elements in larvae is lower than the maximum values established for feed materials by EU regulations. In conclusion, organic substrates from vegetables or butchery wastes can be used for BSF larvae growth without the risk of accumulation of toxic elements.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2302845insects for feed and foodtoxic elementsmacro and micromineralsresidual frassenvironmental sustainabilitycircular economy
spellingShingle Nicola Francesco Addeo
Marcello Scivicco
Simone Vozzo
Fulvia Bovera
Khalid A. Asiry
Shatha Alqurashi
Nunzio Antonio Cacciola
Lorella Severino
Mineral profile and heavy metals bioaccumulation in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens, L.) larvae and frass across diverse organic substrates
Italian Journal of Animal Science
insects for feed and food
toxic elements
macro and microminerals
residual frass
environmental sustainability
circular economy
title Mineral profile and heavy metals bioaccumulation in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens, L.) larvae and frass across diverse organic substrates
title_full Mineral profile and heavy metals bioaccumulation in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens, L.) larvae and frass across diverse organic substrates
title_fullStr Mineral profile and heavy metals bioaccumulation in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens, L.) larvae and frass across diverse organic substrates
title_full_unstemmed Mineral profile and heavy metals bioaccumulation in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens, L.) larvae and frass across diverse organic substrates
title_short Mineral profile and heavy metals bioaccumulation in black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens, L.) larvae and frass across diverse organic substrates
title_sort mineral profile and heavy metals bioaccumulation in black soldier fly hermetia illucens l larvae and frass across diverse organic substrates
topic insects for feed and food
toxic elements
macro and microminerals
residual frass
environmental sustainability
circular economy
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2302845
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