Insect Breeding
Insects contain proteins, fat and chitine which are valuable resources for applications in food, feed and as biobased chemicals. The RADIUS research group investigates the potential of insects as alternative sustainable sources of biomass.
The insect breeding research facility investigates how the breeding process of different insect species can be optimized. We currently have a continuous colony of four insect species i.e. black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) yellow mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), house crickets (Acheta domesticus) and migratory locusts (Locusta migratoria). The insect breeding research focusses on:
Insects contain proteins, fat and chitine which are valuable resources for applications in food, feed and as biobased chemicals. The RADIUS research group investigates the potential of insects as alternative sustainable sources of biomass.
The insect breeding research facility investigates how the breeding process of different insect species can be optimized. We currently have a continuous colony of four insect species i.e. black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) yellow mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), house crickets (Acheta domesticus) and migratory locusts (Locusta migratoria). The insect breeding research focusses on:
- Optimization of breeding protocols for different insect species
- Valorization of organic side streams from industry and agriculture
- Development of pilot scale production systems
- Quality and safety during insect breeding
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