Table 3.
Analyzed composition and TMEn of partially-defatted black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFL) and two mealworm meals (DM basis).1
| Partially-defatted BSFL | Mealworm 1 | Mealworm 2 | SEM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude protein (%) | 56.7 | 50.9 | 55.8 | |
| Crude fat (%) | 12.2 | 29.8 | 30.4 | |
| Acid detergent fiber (%) | 13.8 | 6.25 | 7.21 | |
| Neutral detergent fiber (%) | 21.2 | 9.51 | 13.1 | |
| Ca (%) | 0.91 | 0.04 | 0.04 | |
| P (%) | 0.87 | 0.76 | 0.71 | |
| Na (%) | 0.24 | 0.16 | 0.10 | |
| Gross energy (kcal/kg) | 5110 | 6144 | 6189 | |
| TMEn (kcal/kg) | 3561c | 5125b | 5273a | 0.038 |
a-cValues with different superscripts are significantly different (P < 0.05).
1
TMEn values are means of 6 individually-caged conventional roosters. All other values are means of duplicate analyses.