Chitin & Chitosan in BSFL Meal

Chitin & Chitosan (White Gold) in BSFL Meal – Boost Shrimp/Fish Immunity, Reduce Disease, and Optimize FCR | GOLD PROTEIN

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Chitin and Chitosan (White Gold) in Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal – Natural Antibiotics, The Key to Enhanced Immunity and Optimized FCR

Chitin: “White Gold” – The Golden Component for the Innate Immune System of Aquatic Animals

As the aquaculture industry confronts rising disease rates (such as EMS/AHPND in shrimp) and tightening regulations on antibiotic use, finding natural immune-boosting solutions is the top priority.

GOLD PROTEIN is proud to introduce the breakthrough role of Chitin and Chitosan (a biological derivative of Chitin) found in Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal (BSFL Meal) – dubbed “White Gold” for its exceptional immune value.

The Specific Mechanism of Chitin on Shrimp/Fish (The Immune Booster)

Chitin is a primary structural polysaccharide forming the exoskeleton of BSF larvae. When consumed by shrimp/fish, Chitin is not completely digested, but instead triggers powerful biological responses:

1. Innate Immune Stimulation: Chitin molecules directly activate the immune cells (Hemocytes) in the shrimp’s body, producing antimicrobial and antifungal substances. This acts like a “natural vaccine,” keeping the aquatic animals ready to fight off pathogens.
2. Acts as a Prebiotic: Chitin and Chitosan (the deacetylated form) promote the growth of beneficial gut microbiota, which improves nutrient absorption and prevents the adhesion of disease-causing Vibrio bacteria.
3. Supports Molting (Shrimp): Chitin is an essential material for shell regeneration, helping shrimp molt faster and develop a harder, sturdier shell after each molt cycle.

GOLD PROTEIN Expert Insight: “Unlike soybean meal, BSFL Meal provides a natural defensive duo: Chitin (immune stimulant) and Lauric Acid (antimicrobial agent). This is a dual-action weapon that significantly reduces disease incidence and increases the Survival Rate (SR).”

 

Optimizing Economic Efficiency: The Relationship Between BSFL Meal and FCR

BSFL Meal’s immune-boosting capability not only leads to healthier aquatic animals but also directly improves the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) – the core economic efficiency metric for farmers.

BSFL Meal Lowers FCR – Proven by Nutritional Science

A lower FCR means higher efficiency in converting feed mass into biomass (shrimp/fish). BSFL Meal helps reduce FCR due to three superior nutritional factors:

1. High Digestibility (ADC): BSFL Meal has an Amino Acid Digestibility Coefficient (ADC) of up to 85–90%, comparable to fish meal and superior to soybean meal (65–70%) which contains anti-nutritional factors (Trypsin Inhibitors). Shrimp/fish absorb more protein per unit of feed.
2. High Energy Density: The 30–35% Lipid content provides abundant energy, allowing shrimp/fish to use protein for growth purposes rather than just energy.
3. Healthy Gut (Thanks to Chitin): When the gut is protected and optimized by Chitin/Prebiotics, nutrient absorption efficiency is maximized. Fewer gut diseases = Better absorption = Lower FCR.

BSFL Nutritional Factor	Direct Impact on FCR	Economic Benefit
Protein (40-42%)	Supplies sufficient Lysine, Methionine essential for growth.	Reduces farming time, increases growth speed.
Chitin/Chitosan	Boosts gut immunity, reduces inflammation.	Lowers drug/antibiotic costs, increases Survival Rate (SR).
Elimination of Anti-nutritional Factors	Increases Amino Acid digestibility to 85–90%.	Reduces the required feed amount to achieve the same weight.