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FOODS
卷 10, 期 8, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/foods10081934
关键词
edible insects; black soldier fly larvae; allergenic peptides; microbiological safety; heavy metals
资金
- South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI)
- South African Department of Science and Technology [84633]
The study found that blanching significantly reduced the levels of Escherichia coli and total viable count in black soldier fly larvae, highlighting the importance of proper decontamination steps to ensure food safety. Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. were not detected in the larvae samples, although heavy metals were present below legal limits.
Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) are a promising, sustainable source of nutrients, however, there is limited knowledge regarding the food safety of consuming BSFL. This study determined the safety of consuming BSFL for direct human consumption in terms of microbial, heavy metal and allergen content. Microbial counts were determined using ISO (International Organization for Standardization) methods, heavy metals were determined using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and allergens were determined via Orbitrap mass spectrometry and ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) kits. Feed and killing method influenced the presence of Bacillus cereus (p = 0.011), and only the killing method influenced Escherichia coli (p < 0.00) and total viable count (TVC) (p < 0.00). Blanching resulted in a 3-log reduction in E. coli and a 3.4 log reduction in the TVC counts. Salmonella spp. and Listeria spp. were not detected in the BSFL samples. Heavy metals were detected although they were below maximum legal limits. Cross-reactive allergens, tropomyosin and arginine kinase, were detected in the BSFL samples, although the clinical significance requires research. The feed fed to the BSFL and blanching were found to influence the safety of consuming BSFL, highlighting the importance of incorporating sufficient decontamination steps, such as blanching, to ensure food safety.
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