Ento-Protein™

Industry Integration and By-Product Recycling

Commercial production of Ento-protein™ has a number of significant benefits, including the utilization of by-products from other industries. Manufacturers and processors of fruits, vegetables, grains, and their related products, such as ethanol and bio-diesels can be incorporated in mass quantity into the diets of certain selected insect species. As well, the by-product of certain animal processing, such as chicken and fish, can also be used for other groups of insect species. The vast diversity of insect species makes the selection process an interesting one. Many insects that feed on waste products, by nature reproduce very rapidly and in large numbers. ABI has already selected a number of ideal species for different waste recycling applications, which will provide the Company with the ability to partner with many different industries.

The integration of quality protein product from these processing liabilities has tremendous economic implications for both parties. The economic viability of mass production of quality insect meal depends upon a low-cost feed source. The ability to utilize organic waste material from processing fulfills a duel benefit by eliminating/reducing disposal costs as well as feed costs.

Aside from the economic implications, by-product recycling with Ento-protein™ is beneficial to the environment. The recycling of organic wastes for valuable high protein meal reduces land fill deposition, methane gas release into the atmosphere, and the potential for bacterial contamination.