Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) in poultry nutrition: bridging sustainable protein sources and functional feed strategies, traducir
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https://doi.org/10.59169/pentaciencias.v8i2.1785Keywords:
animal nutrition; Hermetia illucens; sustainabilityAbstract
The use of Hermetia illucens as an ingredient in animal nutrition has emerged as a sustainable alternative to conventional protein sources, particularly in intensive poultry systems; in this context, the present study aimed to analyze recent scientific evidence on its nutritional composition, biological functionality, and productive applications through a systematic review conducted in Scopus and ScienceDirect (2025–2026), applying Boolean operators and PRISMA criteria. A total of 86 records were identified (Scopus 2025: n = 38; ScienceDirect 2025: n = 31; 2026: n = 17), of which, after duplicate removal (n = 8) and eligibility screening, 20 experimental studies were included, mainly focused on broiler chickens. The results indicate that H. illucens exhibits a consistent bromatological composition (crude protein: 35–55%; lipids: 10–35%; energy: 2600–3500 kcal/kg), supporting its role as a protein or protein–energy source depending on processing; furthermore, its inclusion (≈5–15%) improves productive performance, nutrient digestibility, and gut health, as well as modulates intestinal microbiota and gene expression associated with growth and immunity. Positive effects are also reported in other avian species and aquaculture systems, highlighting its cross-species applicability. Overall, these findings demonstrate that H. illucens is a multifunctional ingredient with productive, physiological, and environmental impacts; however, its efficiency depends on inclusion level, processing, and ingredient standardization, and further research under commercial conditions is required.
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