For More Protein, Filet of Cricket. Production and processing of insects for transformation into protein meal for fish and animal diets - Papadoyianis, Ernest D. This non-provisional patent application is based on provisional patent application Ser.
No. 60/847,600 filed on Sep. 27, 2006. 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to methods for producing a protein meal and more particularly to methods for controlled cultivation of insects to be transformed into a protein meal. An Exploration on Greenhouse Gas and Ammonia Production by Insect Species Suitable for Animal or Human Consumption. Background Greenhouse gas (GHG) production, as a cause of climate change, is considered as one of the biggest problems society is currently facing.
The livestock sector is one of the large contributors of anthropogenic GHG emissions. Also, large amounts of ammonia (NH3), leading to soil nitrification and acidification, are produced by livestock. Therefore other sources of animal protein, like edible insects, are currently being considered. Cookies Required - CAB Direct.