Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating insects, comprising the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, followed by the separation of the soft part of the insects into an oil fraction, a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction. 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 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 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: A system (100, 200, 400, 700) and method for growing biomass, wherein the system comprises at least one growing unit (110, 210, 410, 710) having a respective controllable environment and comprising a first area (120, 220, 420, 720) and a second area (130, 230, 430, 730). The system further comprises at least one plate-grid device (140, 240, 441, 442, 443, 500, 740) arranged within said at least one growing unit in turn comprising at least one plate (225, 325, 510) elevated from at least one grid (226, 326, 530, 631, 632, 633, 634) wherein the at least one plate and the at least one grid are independently movable from one another between the first area and the second area. Additionally, the system comprises a decontamination device (160, 260, 461, 462) arranged within the second area and configured to decontaminate, in the second area, one or more of the at least one plate and/or at least one grid of the at least one plate-grid device.

Abstract: An apparatus (100, 700, 8001, 802, 803) for growing biomass, wherein the apparatus comprises: at least one plate (110, 210, 310, 410, 710) comprising at least two plate sections (120, 220, 320, 331, 332, 333, 420, 421, 422) configured to be movable between an opened position and a closed position. In the closed position the at least two plate sections jointly form a first surface for receiving and holding a growth medium for growing biomass and in the opened position the at least two plate sections are pivoted away from the closed position such that the growth medium is slidably released from the at least one plate. The at least one plate is movably supported on at least one first railing (150, 750), wherein the apparatus further comprises a first drive mechanism (715) for independently moving each of the at least one plate along the at least one first railing; and the at least two plate sections are pivotable about a first axis (251) and a second axis (252) respectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chitin having a molecular mass of more than 855 kg·mol-1 and to a process for obtaining chitin and/or chitosan by separating cuticles from the soft part of the insect and by a basic treatment of the cuticles.

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.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating insects, comprising the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, the maturation of the soft part of the insects, followed by the separation of the soft part of the insects into an oil fraction, a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction. 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 invention relates to a Coleoptera powder for using in the treatment of vibriosis, which particularly affects the white shrimp.

Abstract: The breeding of insects and to the separation of insect eggs from other constituents of an egg-laying medium is disclosed. 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 is disclosed. A laying tray and uses of the laying tray, particularly in a method for collecting insect eggs, are disclosed.

Abstract: Breeding of insects and more particularly to the separation of insect eggs from other constituents of an egg-laying medium is disclosed. An egg-laying medium for insects, comprising at least 80% by weight of a solid substrate in the form of particles, at lest 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 is disclosed. A laying tray and uses of the laying tray, particularly in a method for collecting insect eggs, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of chitin and/or chitosan from insects. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for the production of chitin and/or chitosan from insect cuticles, comprising an insect cuticle pressing step, followed by a step involving the enzymatic hydrolysis of the insect cuticles using a proteolytic enzyme, the cuticles having been treated with an oxidising agent prior to the enzymatic hydrolysis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chitin having a molecular mass of more than 855 kg·mol-1 and to a process for obtaining chitin and/or chitosan by separating cuticles from the soft part of the insect and by a basic treatment of the cuticles.

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 for treating insects, comprising the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, the separation being performed using a belt separator, and a step of maturation of the soft part of the insects, which step is carried out without diluting the soft part of the insects in a solvent. 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 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 invention relates to a method for treating insects, comprising the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, the maturation of the soft part of the insects, followed by the separation of the soft part of the insects into an oil fraction, a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction. 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 invention relates to a Coleoptera powder for using in the treatment of vibriosis, which particularly affects the white shrimp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a gel used as a source of water and/or nutrients for rearing insects. The gel comprises 90 to 99.6% by weight of an aqueous substrate comprising at least 25% by weight, of the total weight of the aqueous substrate, of a liquid coproduct from agro-industry, 0.3 to 2% by weight of a gelling agent, and 0.1 to 5% by weight of a preservative, the percentages by weight of aqueous substrate, gelling agent and preservative being expressed over the total weight of the gel.