Abstract: An insect sorting device, machine, and use thereof, which improves sorting efficacy by prompting the insects to cling onto the belt, comprising a belt conveyor (2) having an upper surface (5) and a lower surface (6) formed by the belt (3) of the conveyor (2). When the belt (3) is turned over to pass onto the lower surface (6) of the conveyor (2) all or some of the insects of a mixture remain attached to the belt (3) while the rest of the mixture falls by gravity. The upper surface (5) of the conveyor (2) being substantially flat and horizontal over a majority of its length between the first end (7) and the second end (8), it comprises an end portion (14), adjacent the second end (8), having a downward inclination, comprised between 20° and 90° relative to the rest of the upper surface (5) of the conveyor (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a tray for farming insects, comprising a solid bottom (2) that defines a substantially horizontal plane, and side walls (4) defining a peripheral enclosure (5) of the tray. The bottom (2) and the side walls (4) define a tray body. The tray comprises feet (6) that extend vertically from the bottom (2) of the tray to a level above the enclosure (5) of the tray. The feet make it possible for an identical insect farming tray to be stacked on top of the farming tray while creating a space between the bottom (2) of said identical tray and the enclosure (5) of the tray. The body of the tray has no sharp edges in order to limit disruption to a laminar air flow flowing around the tray. The invention also relates to a stack of multiple trays of this type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating insects, comprising the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, wherein the separation is performed using a belt separator. The invention further relates to powders, in particular a powder obtainable by the method of treating insects according to the invention, and to the use of these powders in food.

Abstract: The breeding of insects and the separation of insect eggs from other constituents of an egg-laying medium. An egg-laying medium for insects, comprising at least 75% by weight of a non-consumable texturing substrate in the form of particles, at least 85% by weight of said particles having a size of less than 0.5 mm, and at least 5% by weight of a nutrient substrate, wherein the weight percentages are given in relation to the total weight of the insect egg-laying medium. A laying tray and uses of the laying tray, particularly in a method for collecting insect eggs.

Abstract: Breeding of insects and the separation of insect eggs from other constituents of an egg-laying medium. An egg-laying medium for insects, comprising at least 80% by weight of a solid substrate in the form of particles, at least 85% by weight of said particles having a size of less than 0.5 mm, wherein the weight percentage is given in relation to the total weight of the insect egg-laying medium. Also a laying tray and uses thereof, particularly in a method for collecting insect eggs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing blocks of an aqueous gel, comprising: a step of forming a compound by mixing: i. an aqueous substrate; and ii. the gelling agent, —a step of drawing off the compound; —a step of in-line cooling of the compound so as to bring it below a second temperature at which it gels; —a step of transferring to a distribution line; —a step of cutting the gelled compound into blocks at the outlet of the distribution line; and—a step of distributing the blocks of gel into a farming container immediately after the gel is cut into blocks. Such a method allows blocks of gel to be produced continuously and as required in the context of rearing livestock, in particular rearing insects. The invention also relates to a corresponding device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chitin with a differential purity of more than 97.75% and to a process for producing chitin and/or chitosan by the enzymatic and chemical pathway.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-destructive method for quantitatively determining at least one performance indicator in rearing a population of live insects in a complex medium, the method comprising the following steps: (i) a step of irradiating the complex medium comprising the population of live insects with a light comprising one or more wavelengths within a range from 420 nm to 2500 nm, (ii) a step of collecting the light reflected by the complex medium to obtain a reflectance spectrum of the medium; and (iii) a step of correlating said spectrum with a quantitative value of at least one performance indicator. The present invention also relates to the uses of the method and to the use of a spectrophotometer to quantitatively determine at least one performance indicator of a population of live insects in a complex medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a gel block comprising the following steps:—providing an alginate and calcium carbonate preparation (S1),—providing a buffer solution (S2),—mixing (E4) the alginate and calcium carbonate preparation (S1) with the buffer solution (S2) using a mixing tee comprising an outlet duct, and subsequently,—gelling said mixture in a gelator formed by the outlet duct, and/or a duct connected to the outlet duct, to form a gel block.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Coleoptera powder for using in the treatment of vibriosis, which particularly affects the white shrimp.

Abstract: The invention relates to chitin, a hydrolysate and a method for the production of at least one desired product from insects. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for the production of at least one desired product from insects, comprising an insect cuticle pressing step, followed by the enzymatic hydrolysis of the insect cuticles using a proteolytic enzyme.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tray for farming insects, comprising a solid bottom (2) that defines a substantially horizontal plane, and side walls (4) defining a peripheral enclosure (5) of the tray. The bottom (2) and the side walls (4) define a tray body. The tray comprises feet (6) that extend vertically from the bottom (2) of the tray to a level above the enclosure (5) of the tray. The feet make it possible for an identical insect farming tray to be stacked on top of the farming tray while creating a space between the bottom (2) of said identical tray and the enclosure (5) of the tray. The body of the tray has no sharp edges in order to limit disruption to a laminar air flow flowing around the tray. The invention also relates to a stack of multiple trays of this type.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for rearing termites comprising a tray (2) containing a bed of a substrate (3) suitable for the life of termites, and a set of frames. A lignocellulosic material is placed in each frame (4). The frames are mounted removably side by side in parallel and vertically in the tray such that a lower edge of each frame rests on the substrate bed. The lower edge has one or more openings configured to allow at least some termites to pass between the substrate bed (3) and the interior of the frame (4). The lignocellulosic material of each frame is separated from the lignocellulosic material of the adjacent frame(s) (4) by at least one lateral wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chitin with a differential purity of more than 97.75% and to a process for producing chitin and/or chitosan by the enzymatic and chemical pathway.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chitin with a differential purity of more than 97.75% and to a process for producing chitin and/or chitosan by the enzymatic and chemical pathway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of sorting insects comprising the successive steps of: providing (S1) a mixture comprising nymphs, and sieving (S3) enabling separation of the nymphs from the rest of the mixture comprising sieving said mixture with a sieve having a screen of plastic material (S4). This method may be complemented by densimetric sorting. The invention also relates to a corresponding insect sorting device.

Abstract: An insect sorting device, machine, and use thereof, which improves sorting efficacy by prompting the insects to cling onto the belt, comprising a belt conveyor (2) having an upper surface (5) and a lower surface (6) formed by the belt (3) of the conveyor (2). When the belt (3) is turned over to pass onto the lower surface (6) of the conveyor (2) all or some of the insects of a mixture remain attached to the belt (3) while the rest of the mixture falls by gravity. The upper surface (5) of the conveyor (2) being substantially flat and horizontal over a majority of its length between the first end (7) and the second end (8), it comprises an end portion (14), adjacent the second end (8), having a downward inclination, comprised between 20° and 90° relative to the rest of the upper surface (5) of the conveyor (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for breeding insects, comprising growth phases during which the insects are stored in a controlled environment, said growth phases alternating with operating sequences during which at least one specific breeding operation is performed. The method comprises a sequence, referred to as synchronization sequence, during which a batch of insects is sorted and divided into a plurality of size or maturity categories in separate containers, then said containers (31, 32) are grouped together to form basic breeding units (UE) comprising a predefined number of containers (31, 32), a basic breeding unit (UE) comprising only insects of the same category.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining chitin and/or chitosan from insect cuticles. More particularly, the method according to the present invention comprises a first enzymatic hydrolysis of insect cuticles using at least one endopeptidase, separation from the hydrolysis medium of the hydrolyzed cuticles resulting from the first enzymatic hydrolysis, and a second enzymatic hydrolysis of the hydrolyzed cuticles using at least one endopeptidase, excluding exopeptidase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a beetle powder containing at least 67% by weight protein and at least 5% by weight chitin, the weight percentages relating to the total weight of the beetle powder. The invention is also directed to a method for preparing the beetle powder and to the uses thereof, in particular in human or animal nutrition.