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What is a key benefit of acidification compared to fermentation?
What is a key benefit of acidification compared to fermentation?
Which of the following is NOT associated with fermentation benefits for BSFL growth?
Which of the following is NOT associated with fermentation benefits for BSFL growth?
Which type of waste is more commonly managed through BSFL bioconversion?
Which type of waste is more commonly managed through BSFL bioconversion?
What impact does fluctuating harvest periods have on feedstock management?
What impact does fluctuating harvest periods have on feedstock management?
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What is a common consequence of poor waste management in organic solid waste?
What is a common consequence of poor waste management in organic solid waste?
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Acidification can preserve feedstocks by accomplishing what primary action?
Acidification can preserve feedstocks by accomplishing what primary action?
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Which fermentation method is hypothesized to be more advantageous for BSFL growth?
Which fermentation method is hypothesized to be more advantageous for BSFL growth?
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According to the study, which statement about fermentation and acidification is accurate?
According to the study, which statement about fermentation and acidification is accurate?
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Which preservation method is defined as introducing specific microorganisms for bioconversion?
Which preservation method is defined as introducing specific microorganisms for bioconversion?
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What impact does acidification have on the feeding efficiency of black soldier fly larvae?
What impact does acidification have on the feeding efficiency of black soldier fly larvae?
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Which duration was NOT evaluated in the study for the impact of preservation methods?
Which duration was NOT evaluated in the study for the impact of preservation methods?
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What is a potential benefit of using fermentation methods on agri-food by-products?
What is a potential benefit of using fermentation methods on agri-food by-products?
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What characterizes the microbial community analysis in the study?
What characterizes the microbial community analysis in the study?
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Which of the following factors is essential for nutrient preservation in BSFL rearing?
Which of the following factors is essential for nutrient preservation in BSFL rearing?
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What is the primary challenge addressed by the study in relation to BSFL?
What is the primary challenge addressed by the study in relation to BSFL?
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Which preservation method is likely to lead to a more stable nutrient profile over time?
Which preservation method is likely to lead to a more stable nutrient profile over time?
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Which feedstock preservation method demonstrated the highest bioconversion rate?
Which feedstock preservation method demonstrated the highest bioconversion rate?
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What impact did adding a lactic acid bacterial inoculum have on fermentation?
What impact did adding a lactic acid bacterial inoculum have on fermentation?
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What was the range of bioconversion rates detected in the feedstock preservation methods?
What was the range of bioconversion rates detected in the feedstock preservation methods?
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Which preservation method was noted to have the best maintenance of nutrient values?
Which preservation method was noted to have the best maintenance of nutrient values?
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What was the log count range of Enterobacteriaceae in freshly harvested larvae?
What was the log count range of Enterobacteriaceae in freshly harvested larvae?
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Why is future research necessary in the context of acidification and fermentation?
Why is future research necessary in the context of acidification and fermentation?
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What was the average wet larval mass achieved in the studied preservation methods?
What was the average wet larval mass achieved in the studied preservation methods?
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What is the significance of the nutrient recovery from agri-food by-products?
What is the significance of the nutrient recovery from agri-food by-products?
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Study Notes
Agri-Food Byproducts Preservation
- Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are a promising biowaste treatment method capable of reducing waste by up to 85% dry mass.
- BSFL convert agri-food byproducts into protein and fat-rich biomass.
- This biomass can be used as livestock feed, aquaculture feed, or pet food.
- BSFL also produce frass, a byproduct rich in nutrients and beneficial microorganisms, enhancing plant growth.
- Consistent feedstock supply is a challenge due to fluctuating availability of agri-food byproducts.
Preservation Methods
- Three preservation methods were investigated: wild fermentation (WF), inoculated fermentation (IF), and acidification (AC).
- Agri-food byproducts were stored for 1, 7, and 14 days.
- All methods showed high bioconversion rates (21-25% dry mass) and wet larval mass (170-196 mg).
- Acidification, particularly after 7 and 14 days, yielded significantly higher bioconversion rates compared to fermentation methods.
- Acidification preserved feedstock nutrients better than fermentation with only a 10% difference.
- Fermentation produced lactic acid fermentation metabolites, but using a lactic acid bacterial inoculum did not improve results due to pre-existing lactic acid bacteria.
- Enterobacteriaceae levels (6.2-7.5 log10 CFU g⁻¹) were not significantly affected by preservation.
Materials and Methods
- Six agri-food byproducts (bread, vegetables, okara, whey, processed food, and sugar beet pulp) were mixed and stored.
- Different preservation methods used:
- Inoculated fermentation (IF): Added commercially available lactic acid bacteria.
- Wild fermentation (WF): Utilized naturally occurring microorganisms in the byproducts.
- Acidification (AC): Added formic acid to lower pH.
- Storage durations of 1, 7, and 14 days before BSFL rearing.
- Larvae were reared for 8 days.
- Larval mass, survival, and dry bioconversion rate were recorded.
- Microbial counts and nutrient levels measured.
Results and Discussion
- Acidification method maintained feedstock nutrients better than fermentation.
- Microbial community analysis showed that acidification resulted in a more diverse and richer bacterial community than fermentation.
- No significant effect of preservation on reduction of harmful bacteria (Salmonella and Enterobacteriaceae).
- Acidification consistently had a lower larval mass output after 4 d compared to fermentation.
- Further research recommended on the effect of different feedstocks, pH, and fermentation metabolites.
- This work supports the efficiency of an insect-based system for recovering nutrients from agri-food byproducts in a food system.
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Test your knowledge on the preservation methods of agri-food byproducts and the role of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) in biocycle systems. Explore various techniques such as wild fermentation, inoculated fermentation, and acidification, and discover the benefits of BSFL in waste reduction and biomass conversion. Assess your understanding of the challenges in feedstock supply and the outcomes of different preservation methods.
