GEL COMPRISING A COPRODUCT LIQUID L'AGRO-INDUSTRY

La présente invention concerne un gel utilisé comme source d'eau et/ou de nutriments pour l'élevage d'insectes. Le gel comporte un substrat aqueux comportant au moins 25% en poids sur le poids total de substrat aqueux d'un coproduit liquide de l'agro-industrie , 0,3 à 2% en poids d'un agent gélifiant, et 0,1 à 5% en poids d'un agent conservateur, les pourcentages en poids d'agent gélifiant et d'agent conservateur étant exprimés sur le poids total du gel.

METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHITIN BY ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS WITH PRETREATMENT WITH AN OXIDIZING AGENT

La présente invention concerne un procédé de préparation de chitine et/ou de chitosan à partir d'insectes. Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne un procédé de production de chitine et/ou de chitosan à partir de cuticules d'insectes, comportant une étape de traitement des cuticules d'insectes avec un agent oxydant, puis, une étape d'hydrolyse enzymatique des cuticules d'insectes par une enzyme protéolytique. The present invention relates to a process for preparing chitin and / or chitosan from insects. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for producing chitin and / or chitosan from insect cuticles, comprising a step of treating insect cuticles with an oxidizing agent, and then, an enzymatic hydrolysis step of cuticles of insects by a proteolytic enzyme.

PROCESSING METHOD INCLUDING SEPARATING INSECT CUTICLE OF THE SOFT TISSUE INSECTS USING A SEPARATOR STRIP

L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'insectes comprenant la séparation des cuticules de la partie molle des insectes, dans lequel la séparation est effectuée à l'aide d'un séparateur à bande. L'invention concerne en outre des poudres, en particulier une poudre susceptible d'être obtenue par le procédé de traitement d'insectes selon l'invention, et l'utilisation de ces poudres dans l'alimentation. The invention relates to a method of treating insects comprising separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, wherein the separation is carried out by means of a band separator. The invention furthermore relates to powders, in particular a powder obtainable by the insect treatment method according to the invention, and the use of these powders in the feed.

METHOD FOR TREATING INSECTS, IN WHICH THE CUTICLES ARE SEPARATED FROM THE SOFT PART OF THE INSECTS USING A BELT SEPARATOR

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.

EGG-LAYING MEDIUM FOR INSECTS COMPRISING A SOLID SUBSTRATE

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. 1. 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 particle size smaller than 0.5 mm, said solid substrate having a moisture content comprised between 0 and 15%, andat least 2% by weight of an aqueous and optionally nutritional gel, wherein the percentages by weight are given in relation to the total weight of egg-laying medium for insects.2. The egg-laving medium for insects according to claim 1 , wherein the solid substrate is a solid product or co-product originating from the conversion of cereals claim 1 , oilseeds claim 1 , protein-oil crops and/or protein crops.4. The egg-laying Egg laying medium for insects according to claim 1 , wherein the aqueous and optionally nutritional gel has a gel strength of at least 20 g/cm.5. Laying tray comprising a container and claim 1 , on the bottom of said container claim 1 , an egg-laying medium according to .6. Laying tray comprising a container and claim 1 , on the bottom of said container:{'sup': '2', '0.12 to 7.5 g/cmof a solid substrate in the form of particles, at least 85% by weight of said particles having a particle size smaller than 0.5 mm, said solid substrate having a moisture content comprised between 0 and 15%.'}7. Laying tray according to claim 6 , further comprising claim 6 , on the bottom of said container:{'sup': 2', '2, '0.006 to 0.325 g/cmor 0.0016 ...

GEL COMPRISING A LIQUID COPRODUCT FROM AGRO-INDUSTRY AND USE THEREOF FOR REARING INSECTS

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. 2. Gel according to claim 1 , in which the agro-industry is selected from the industries of starch manufacture claim 1 , potato starch manufacture claim 1 , malting claim 1 , bioethanol production claim 1 , sugar claim 1 , fermentation claim 1 , brewing claim 1 , distillation and the dairy industry.3. Gel according to claim 1 , in which the aqueous substrate comprises at least 50% by weight of a liquid coproduct from agro-industry with respect to the total weight of aqueous substrate.4. Gel according to claim 1 , in which the aqueous substrate comprises water.5. Gel according to claim 4 , in which the aqueous substrate consists of water and a liquid coproduct from agro-industry.6. Gel according to claim 1 , in which the aqueous substrate consists of a liquid coproduct from agro-industry.7. Gel according to claim 1 , in which the liquid coproduct from agro-industry is selected from the list constituted by solubles from cereals claim 1 , solubles from maize claim 1 , solubles from wheat claim 1 , solubles from peas claim 1 , solubles from cassava claim 1 , solubles from sugar beet claim 1 , solubles from sugar cane claim 1 , distillers' solubles from cereals claim 1 , distillers' solubles from wheat claim 1 , distillers' solubles from maize claim 1 , distillers' solubles from peas claim 1 , distillers' solubles from cassava claim 1 , vinasses claim 1 , molasses claim 1 , yeast creams claim 1 , whey and concentrated derivatives thereof claim 1 , in particular permeate claim 1 ...

TRAY REARING INSECT AND ASSEMBLY

L'invention porte sur un bac (B) d'élevage d'insectes dont les parois latérales (21,22,23,24) s'étendent de manière évasée de sorte que le fond (1) et une partie inférieure du bac peut être introduite par la face supérieure (3) ouverte d'un bac identique. Le bac (B) comporte des nervures (7) s'étendant sur une face externe des parois latérales (21,22,23,24) jusqu'à une distance prédéterminée de la face externe (11) du fond (1) inférieure à la hauteur d'une l'ouverture (6) formée sur au moins une des parois latérales (21,22,23,24). Les nervures (7) comportent chacune une extrémité formant appui sur le rebord (5) d'un bac identique dans lequel la partie inférieure du bac (B) est introduite. Le bac peut être instrumenté par des capteurs pour le contrôle et le suivi de l'élevage d'insecte, et former un ensemble avec un portique lié au bac et supportant des capteurs. L'ensemble peut comporter des moyens de communication, notamment sans fil.

WORKSHOP REARING INSECT

PRODUCT PRODUCTION PROCESS (S) OF INTEREST FROM INSECT BY ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS

La présente invention concerne un procédé de production d'au moins un produit d'intérêt à partir d'insectes. Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne un procédé de production d'au moins un produit d'intérêt à partir d'insectes, comportant une étape de pressage des cuticules d'insectes, puis l'hydrolyse enzymatique des cuticules d'insectes par une enzyme protéolytique. The present invention relates to a method for producing at least one product of interest from insects. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for producing at least one product of interest from insects, comprising a step of pressing insect cuticles, and then enzymatic hydrolysis of insect cuticles by an enzyme. proteolytic.

REARING INSECT

THERAPEUTIC USES OF INSECT POWDER

L'invention concerne une poudre d'insectes pour son utilisation en tant que médicament, en particulier dans le traitement de la vibriose, affectant notamment la crevette blanche. The invention relates to an insect powder for its use as a medicament, particularly in the treatment of vibriosis, particularly affecting white shrimp.

METHOD FOR TREATING INSECTS, IN WHICH THE CUTICLES ARE SEPARATED FROM THE SOFT PART OF THE INSECTS, AND THE SOFT PART IS THEN SEPARATED INTO THREE FRACTIONS

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. 1. Process for treating insects comprising the following steps:separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, thenseparating the soft part of the insects into a fat fraction, a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction.2. Process according to claim 1 , comprising a step of maturation of the soft part of the insects claim 1 , prior to the step of separating the soft part of the insects into a fat fraction claim 1 , a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction.3. Process according to claim 1 , in which separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects is carried out using a filter press.4. Process according to claim 1 , in which separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects is carried out using a belt separator.5. Solid fraction obtainable by the process according to .6. (canceled)7. Process according to claim 1 , comprising a step of concentrating the aqueous fraction.8. Aqueous fraction obtainable by the process according to .9. Aqueous fraction comprising at least 48% by weight proteins claim 1 , at least 2% by weight trehalose and having a lipid content less than 7% by weight claim 1 , the percentages by weight being indicated with respect to the total dry weight of the aqueous fraction.11. Process according to claim 1 , comprising a step of drying the solid fraction or the mixture in order to obtain a dry solid fraction or a dry mixture claim 1 , respectively.12. Process according to claim 11 , also comprising a step of grinding the dry solid fraction or the dry mixture.13. Powder obtainable by the process ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING CHITIN BY ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS WITH PRETREATMENT WITH AN OXIDIZING AGENT

WORKSHOP REARING INSECT

L'invention porte sur un atelier d'élevage d'insectes, comportant une première zone (Z1) dans laquelle les insectes en cours d'élevage sont stockés au cours de leur croissance dans des contenants et une seconde zone (Z2) comportant au moins un poste configuré pour la réalisation d'une opération d'élevage sur les insectes d'un contenant ou sur ledit contenant. Les contenants sont groupés dans la première zone (Z1) en ensembles de contenants palettisés dits unités élémentaires. La première zone (Z1) comporte des rayonnages à palettes dans lesquels sont disposées les unités élémentaires. La première zone (Z1) est en outre équipée d'un dispositif automatisé configuré pour le déplacement des unités élémentaires entre la première zone (Z1) et une interface (1) avec la seconde zone (Z2). An insect breeding workshop having a first zone (Z1) in which the insects being reared are stored during their growth in containers and a second zone (Z2) containing at least a station configured for carrying out a breeding operation on the insects of a container or on said container. The containers are grouped in the first zone (Z1) in sets of palletized containers called elementary units. The first zone (Z1) comprises pallet racks in which the elementary units are arranged. The first zone (Z1) is furthermore equipped with an automated device configured for moving elementary units between the first zone (Z1) and an interface (1) with the second zone (Z2).

REARING INSECT

L'invention porte sur un procédé d'élevage d'insectes comportant des phases de croissance lors desquelles les insectes sont stockés dans un environnement contrôlé, lesdites phases de croissance alternant avec des séquences opératoires lors desquelles au moins une opération ponctuelle d'élevage est réalisée. Le procédé comprend une séquence dite de synchronisation lors de laquelle un lot d'insectes est trié et réparti en plusieurs catégories de taille ou de maturité dans différents contenants, puis lesdits contenants (31, 32) sont regroupés pour constituer des unités élémentaires (UE) d'élevage comprenant un nombre prédéfini de contenants (31, 32), une unité élémentaire (UE) comprenant uniquement des insectes de même catégorie. 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 in which at least one breeding operation is carried out . The method comprises a so-called synchronization sequence in which a batch of insects is sorted and divided into several categories of size or maturity in different containers, then said containers (31, 32) are grouped together to constitute elementary units (UE) breeder comprising a predefined number of containers (31, 32), an elementary unit (UE) comprising only insects of the same category.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN OPERATION IN INSECT REARING CONTAINERS

L'invention porte sur un dispositif pour la réalisation d'une opération dans des contenants d'un ensemble de contenants (2) empilés en plusieurs étages et destinés à l'élevage d'insectes. Le dispositif comporte des moyens de levages (4) adaptés à coopérer avec le ou les contenants de l'un quelconque des étages de sorte à soulever cet étage et les étages supérieurs. Cela libère un espace entre les étages soulevés et l'étage directement inférieur dit étage courant. Le dispositif comporte des moyens d'opération (7) permettant la réalisation de l'opération dans le ou les contenants de l'étage courant, via l'espace libéré par les moyens de levage (4). L'invention porte également sur un procédé correspondant e réalisation d'une opération dans des contenants d'un ensemble de contenants (2) destinés à l'élevage d'insectes.

FACILITY FOR FARMING INSECTS, COMPRISING AN AUTOMATED SENSOR-EQUIPPED GUIDED VEHICLE

The invention relates to a facility for farming insects, the facility comprising automated guided vehicles (AGV) configured to move containers within the facility. The automated guided vehicles (AGV) include at least one automated sensor-equipped guided vehicle (AGVI) which is provided with at least one sensor for measuring a parameter that is characteristic of a state of the facility. The invention thus developed enables monitoring of the state of a facility to be optimised in a facility for farming insects by taking advantage of the means used to transport the containers within the facility.

PRESERVATION OF WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS

La présente invention se rapporte à un procédé comprenant un traitement thermique d'une composition comprenant de la chitine et des vitamines hydrosolubles et/ou leurs dérivés. L'invention vise également un granulé susceptible d'être obtenu par le procédé selon l'invention, un granulé comprenant de la chitine et des vitamines hydrosolubles et/ou leurs dérivés, et l'utilisation de ces granulés dans l'alimentation humaine ou animale, en particulier dans l'alimentation des poissons. Enfin, l'invention se rapporte à l'utilisation de la chitine pour la protection des vitamines hydrosolubles lors d'un traitement thermique.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN AQUEOUS GEL BLOCKS

L'invention porte sur un procédé de production de blocs d'un gel aqueux, comportant : - une étape de formation d'un composé par mélange : i. d'un substrat aqueux, liquide à température ambiante, porté à une température permettant la dissolution (E1) d'un gélifiant ; et ii. du gélifiant, - une étape de soutirage (E4) du composé ; - une étape de refroidissement en ligne (E5) du composé de sorte à l'amener en dessous d'une deuxième température, à laquelle il est gélifié ; - une étape de transfert (E6) dans une ligne de distribution ; - une étape de débitage (E7) en blocs du composé gélifié, en sortie de ligne de distribution. Un tel procédé permet une production de blocs de gels en continu et au besoin, par exemple dans le cadre d'un élevage animal, notamment d'un élevage d'insectes. L'invention porte également sur un dispositif correspondant. 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, liquid at ambient temperature, brought to a temperature permitting the dissolution (E1) of a gelling agent; and ii. gelling agent, - a step of withdrawal (E4) of the compound; - A step of cooling in line (E5) of the compound so as to bring it below a second temperature, to which it is gelled; a transfer step (E6) in a distribution line; - A step of debiting (E7) in blocks of the gelled compound at the output of the distribution line. Such a method allows a production of blocks of gels continuously and if necessary, for example in the context of an animal breeding, including an insect breeding. The invention also relates to a corresponding device.

PRODUCTION OF CHITIN FROM INSECT BY ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF THE PRELIMINARY STAGE

PRODUCT PRODUCTION (IES) OF INTEREST FROM INSECT BY ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS

PROCESSING METHOD INCLUDING SEPARATING INSECT CUTICLE OF THE SOFT TISSUE INSECTS AND THEN SEPARATING THE SOFT PART INTO THREE FRACTIONS

L'invention concerne un procédé de traitement d'insectes comprenant la séparation des cuticules de la partie molle des insectes, puis la séparation de la partie molle des insectes en une fraction huileuse, une fraction solide et une fraction aqueuse. L'invention concerne en outre des poudres, en particulier une poudre susceptible d'être obtenue par le procédé de traitement d'insectes selon l'invention, et l'utilisation de ces poudres dans l'alimentation. A method of treating insects comprising separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, then separating the soft part of the insects into an oily fraction, a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction. The invention furthermore relates to powders, in particular a powder obtainable by the insect treatment method according to the invention, and the use of these powders in the feed.

Method for treating insects, in which the cuticles are separated from the soft part of the insects, and the soft part is then separated into three fractions

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.

PRODUCTION OF CHITIN FROM INSECTS BY ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF PRELIMINARY STAGE

La présente invention concerne un procédé de préparation de chitine et/ou de chitosan à partir d'insectes. Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne un procédé de production de chitine et/ou de chitosan à partir de cuticules d'insectes, comportant une étape de pressage des cuticules d'insectes, puis, une étape d'hydrolyse enzymatique des cuticules d'insectes par une enzyme protéolytique, un traitement des cuticules avec un agent oxydant ayant été effectué préalablement à l'hydrolyse enzymatique. The present invention relates to a process for preparing chitin and / or chitosan from insects. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for producing chitin and / or chitosan from insect cuticles, comprising a step of pressing cuticles of insects, and then, a step of enzymatic hydrolysis of insect cuticles by a proteolytic enzyme, a cuticle treatment with an oxidizing agent having been carried out prior to the enzymatic hydrolysis.

TRAY REARING INSECT AND ASSEMBLY

L'invention porte sur un bac (B) d'élevage d'insectes dont les parois latérales (21,22,23,24) s'étendent de manière évasée de sorte que le fond (1) et une partie inférieure du bac peut être introduite par la face supérieure (3) ouverte d'un bac identique. Le bac (B) comporte des nervures (7) s'étendant sur une face externe des parois latérales (21,22,23,24) jusqu'à une distance prédéterminée de la face externe (11) du fond (1) inférieure à la hauteur d'une l'ouverture (6) formée sur au moins une des parois latérales (21,22,23,24). Les nervures (7) comportent chacune une extrémité formant appui sur le rebord (5) d'un bac identique dans lequel la partie inférieure du bac (B) est introduite. Le bac peut être instrumenté par des capteurs pour le contrôle et le suivi de l'élevage d'insecte, et former un ensemble avec un portique lié au bac et supportant des capteurs. L'ensemble peut comporter des moyens de communication, notamment sans fil. An insect growing container (B) whose side walls (21,22,23,24) extend flared so that the bottom (1) and a lower portion of the container can be introduced by the upper face (3) open an identical tray. The tray (B) has ribs (7) extending on an outer face of the side walls (21,22,23,24) to a predetermined distance from the outer face (11) of the bottom (1) less than the height of an opening (6) formed on at least one of the side walls (21,22,23,24). The ribs (7) each comprise a support end on the flange (5) of an identical tray in which the lower portion of the tray (B) is introduced. The tank can be instrumented by sensors for the control and monitoring of insect farming, and form an assembly with a gantry linked to the tank and supporting sensors. The assembly may comprise means of communication, in particular wireless.

Farm for rearing insects

The invention relates to a farm for rearing insects, comprising a first zone (Z 1 ) in which the insects being reared are stored in containers while they grow and a second zone (Z 2 ) comprising at least one station configured for effecting a rearing-related task on the insects in a container or on said container. The containers are grouped in the first zone (Z 1 ) in sets of palletized containers referred to as basic units. The first zone (Z 1 ) comprises pallet racks in which the basic units are disposed. The first zone (Z 1 ) is furthermore equipped with an automated device configured to move the basic units between the first zone (Z 1 ) and an interface ( 1 ) with the second zone (Z 2 ).

Chitin, hydrolysate and production of at least one desired product from insects by means of enzymatic hydrolysis, comprising a combination of steps performed prior to the enzymatic hydrolysis

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.

CHITIN, HYDROLYSATE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ONE OR MORE DESIRED PRODUCTS FROM INSECTS BY MEANS OF ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS

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. 1. Chitin comprising an amino acid content less than or equal to 45% by weight based on the total weight of dry matter , an ash content less than or equal to 3.5% by weight based on the total weight of dry matter and a purity by difference greater than or equal to 45%.2. Hydrolysate comprising at least 40% by weight proteins based on the total weight of dry matter , at a maximum 10% by weight ash based on the total weight of dry matter , and a water-soluble protein content larger than 12 ,400 g/mol less than 50%.3. Method for the production of at least one product of interest from insects , comprising the following steps:(i) grinding the insect cuticles,(ii) pressing the insect cuticles, and then(iii) enzymatic hydrolysis of the insect cuticles with a proteolytic enzyme.4. Method according to claim 3 , comprising a step of killing the insects prior to the grinding step.5. Method according to or claim 3 , further comprising a step of treatment of the insect cuticles with an oxidizing agent prior to enzymatic hydrolysis.6. Method according to any one of to claim 3 , in which the insect or insects is/are selected from the group constituted by the Coleoptera claim 3 , the Lepidoptera claim 3 , the Orthoptera and the Diptera.7. Method according to any one of to claim 3 , in which the protease is selected from the group constituted by aminopeptidases claim 3 , metallocarboxypeptidases claim 3 , serine endopeptidases claim 3 , cysteine endopeptidases claim 3 , aspartic endopeptidases claim 3 , metalloendopeptidases.8. Method according to any one of to claim 3 , in which the product of interest is chitin ...

Method for obtaining chitin and/or chitosan using two enzymatic hydrolyses

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.

BEETLE POWDER

METHOD FOR TREATING INSECTS, IN WHICH THE CUTICLES ARE SEPARATED FROM THE SOFT PART OF THE INSECTS, AND THE SOFT PART IS THEN SEPARATED INTO THREE FRACTIONS

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. 1. Process for treating insects comprising the following steps:separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects,maturation of the soft part of the insects, thenseparating the soft part of the insects into a fat fraction, a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction.2. Process according to claim 1 , in which separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects is carried out using a filter press.3. Process according to claim 1 , in which separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects is carried out using a belt separator.4. Solid fraction obtainable by the process according to .5. Solid fraction comprising at least 71% be weight proteins and comprising between 0.1 and 2% be weight chitin claim 1 , the percentages by weight being indicated with respect to the total dry weight of the solid fraction.6. Process according to claim 1 , comprising a step of concentrating the aqueous fraction.7. Aqueous fraction obtainable by the process according to .8. Aqueous fraction comprising at least 48% by weight proteins claim 1 , at least 2% by weight trehalose and having a lipid content less than 7% by weight claim 1 , the percentages by weight being indicated with respect to the total dry weight of the aqueous fraction.10. Process according to claim 1 , comprising a step of drying the solid fraction or the mixture in order to obtain a dry solid fraction or a dry mixture claim 1 , respectively.11. Process according to claim 10 , also comprising a step of grinding the dry solid fraction ...

METHOD FOR TREATING INSECTS, IN WHICH THE CUTICLES ARE SEPARATED FROM THE SOFT PART OF THE INSECTS USING A BELT SEPARATOR

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. 1. Process for treating insects comprising separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects , in which the separation is carried out using a belt separator.2. Process according to claim 1 , also comprising a step of maturation of the soft part of the insects.3. Process according to claim 1 , comprising a step of separating the soft part of the insects into a fat fraction claim 1 , a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction.4. Solid fraction obtainable by the process according to .5. (canceled)6. Process according to claim 3 , comprising a step of concentrating the aqueous fraction.7. Aqueous fraction obtainable by the process according to .8. Aqueous fraction comprising at least 48% by weight proteins claim 3 , at least 2% by weight trehalose and having a lipid content less than 7% by weight claim 3 , the percentages by weight being indicated with respect to the total dry weight of the aqueous fraction.9. Process according to claim 3 , also comprising a step of mixing the solid fraction with:all or part of the concentrated aqueous fraction; and/orall or part of the cuticles,in order to obtain a mixture.10. Process according to claim 3 , comprising a step of drying the solid fraction or the mixture in order to obtain a dry solid fraction or a dry mixture claim 3 , respectively.11. Process according to claim 10 , also comprising a step of grinding the dry solid fraction or the dry mixture.12. Powder obtainable by the process according to .13. (canceled)14. Powder comprising at least 65% by weight proteins claim 11 , at least 10% by weight carbohydrates and comprising between 0.1 and 2% by ...

THERAPEUTIC USES OF AN INSECT POWDER

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

INSECT POWDER FOR PREVENTING SKELETAL DEFORMITIES IN FISH AND/OR INCREASING THE STRENGTH OF A FISH BONE DURING FARMING

The present invention relates to an insect powder for use in the prevention of skeletal deformities in fish during farming and/or for increasing the strength of a fish bone during farming. The insect powder is preferably a powder of

THERAPEUTIC USES OF AN INSECT POWDER

The invention relates to a Coleoptera powder for using in the treatment of vibriosis, which particularly affects the white shrimp. 1. Beetle powder for use in the treatment of vibriosis.2. Beetle powder according to claim 1 , for use in the treatment of vibriosis in bivalves and decapods.3. Beetle powder according to claim 2 , for use in the treatment of shrimp enteritis.4. Beetle powder according to claim 3 , for use in the treatment of shrimp early mortality syndrome/acute hepatopancreatic necrosis syndrome in shrimps.5. Beetle powder for use according to claim 1 , comprising at least 67% by weight proteins and at least 0.1% by weight chitin claim 1 , percentages being given with respect to the total weight of beetle powder.6. Beetle powder for use according to claim 5 , comprising at least 67% by weight proteins and at least 5% by weight chitin claim 5 , percentages being given with respect to the total weight of beetle powder.7. Beetle powder for use according to claim 5 , comprising at least 71% by weight proteins and comprising between 0.1 and 2% by weight chitin claim 5 , percentages being given with respect to the total weight of beetle powder.8Tenebrio molitor.. Beetle powder for use according to claim 1 , obtained from the species9. Nutrition regime for molluscs and/or crustaceans claim 1 , comprising at least 5% by weight beetle powder claim 1 , the beetle powder comprising at least 71% by weight proteins and comprising between 0.1 and 2% by weight chitin claim 1 , percentages being given with respect to the total weight of beetle powder.10. Nutrition regime according to claim 9 , comprising 20% by weight beetle powder.11. Use of a beetle powder comprising at least 67% by weight proteins and comprising at least 0.1% by weight chitin claim 9 , percentages being given with respect to the total weight of beetle powder claim 9 , as a nutrition supplement in human or animal nutrition.12. Use of the beetle powder according to claim 11 , as a nutrition ...

Chitin and process for producing chitin and/or chitosan by the enzymatic and chemical pathway

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.

Farm for Rearing Insects

The invention relates to a farm for rearing insects, comprising a first zone (Z) in which the insects being reared are stored in containers while they grow and a second zone (Z) comprising at least one station configured for effecting a rearing-related task on the insects in a container or on said container. The containers are grouped in the first zone (Z) in sets of palletized containers referred to as basic units. The first zone (Z) comprises pallet racks in which the basic units are disposed. The first zone (Z) is furthermore equipped with an automated device configured to move the basic units between the first zone (Z) and an interface () with the second zone (Z). 1131322. A farm for rearing insects , comprising a first zone (Z) in which the insects being reared are stored in containers ( , ) while they grow and a second zone (Z) comprising at least one station configured in order to carry out a rearing operation on the insects of a container or on said container;{'b': 31', '32', '1', '31', '32', '1', '1', '8, 'characterized in that the containers (, ) are grouped together in the first zone (Z) into sets of palletized containers (, ) called basic units (BU), the first zone (Z) comprising pallet racks (R . . . R) in which the basic units (BU) can be arranged;'}{'b': 1', '1', '1', '2, 'the first zone (Z) also being equipped with an automated device configured in order to move the basic units (BU) between the first zone (Z) and an interface () with the second zone (Z).'}212318. The farm for rearing insects according to claim 1 , in which the automated device comprises a storage/retrieval machine (T claim 1 , T claim 1 , T) capable of moving along or between the racks (R . . . R).3. The farm for rearing insects according to claim 1 , in which the automated device is suitable for moving inside the racks.4313233. The farm for rearing insects according to claim 1 , in which the containers ( claim 1 , ) are stackable crates claim 1 , basic units (BU) comprising a ...

Process for rearing insects

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.

Temperature control of a climatic zone of an insect-breeding facility

The invention concerns an insect-breeding facility comprising a climatic zone (Z1, Z2) for storing the insects. The facility comprises an air-conditioning zone (Z4) comprising an air-conditioning system, for bringing air to a first temperature, and simultaneously for bringing air to a second temperature (T2). A first set of pipes (C1) is configured to transport the air at the first temperature from the air-conditioning zone (Z4) to the climatic zone (Z1, Z2) and to deliver it there, a second set of pipes (C2) is configured to transport the air at the second temperature from the air-conditioning zone (Z4) to the climatic zone (Z1, Z2) and to deliver it there. The facility also comprises a device for extracting air from the climatic zone (Z1, Z2). The invention also concerns a corresponding method for air conditioning in a climatic zone (Z1, Z2) of an insect-breeding facility.

CHITIN, HYDROLYSATE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ONE OR MORE DESIRED PRODUCTS BY MEANS OF ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS, INCLUDING PRE-TREATMENT WITH AN OXIDISING AGENT

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 chitin and/or chitosan from insect cuticles, comprising a step in which insect cuticles are treated with an oxidising agent, followed by a step involving the enzymatic hydrolysis of the insect cuticles using a proteolytic enzyme. 1. Hydrolysate comprising at least 40% by weight proteins based on the total weight of dry matter , at a maximum 10% by weight ash based on the total weight of dry matter , and a water-soluble protein content larger than 12 ,400 g/mol less than 50%.2. Chitin comprising an amino acid content less than or equal to 55% by weight based on the total weight of dry matter , an ash content less than or equal to 3.5% by weight based on the total weight of dry matter , and a purity by difference greater than or equal to 35% or a colorimetric purity greater than or equal to 44%.3. Method for the production of chitin and/or chitosan from insect cuticles , comprising the following steps:(i) treating the insect cuticles with an oxidizing agent, then(ii) enzymatic hydrolysis of the insect cuticles with a proteolytic enzyme.4. Method according to claim 3 , in which the proteolytic enzyme is a protease.5. Method according to or claim 3 , in which the oxidizing agent is selected from the group constituted by hydrogen peroxide claim 3 , potassium permanganate claim 3 , ozone and sodium hypochlorite.6. Method according to any one of to claim 3 , comprising a step of killing the insects.7. Method according to any one of to claim 3 , comprising a step of grinding the insects.8. Method according to any one of to claim 3 , in which the oxidizing agent is hydrogen peroxide.9. Method according to any one of to claim 3 , in which the insect or insects is/are selected from the group constituted by the Coleoptera claim 3 , the Lepidoptera claim 3 , the Orthoptera and the ...

METHOD FOR TREATING INSECTS, IN WHICH THE CUTICLES ARE SEPARATED FROM THE SOFT PART OF THE INSECTS, AND THE SOFT PART IS THEN SEPARATED INTO THREE FRACTIONS

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. 1. Process for treating insects comprising the following steps:separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects,maturation of the soft part of the insects, thenseparating the soft part of the insects into a fat fraction, a solid fraction and an aqueous fraction.2. Process according to claim 1 , in which separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects is carried out using a filter press.3. Process according to claim 1 , in which separating the cuticles from the soft part of the insects is carried out using a belt separator.4. Solid fraction obtainable by the process according to .5. (canceled)6. Process according to claim 1 , comprising a step of concentrating the aqueous fraction.7. Aqueous fraction obtainable by the process according to .8. Aqueous fraction comprising at least 48% by weight proteins claim 1 , at least 2% by weight trehalose and having a lipid content less than 7% by weight claim 1 , the percentages by weight being indicated with respect to the total dry weight of the aqueous fraction.10. Process according to claim 1 , comprising a step of drying the solid fraction or the mixture in order to obtain a dry solid fraction or a dry mixture claim 1 , respectively.11. Process according to claim 10 , also comprising a step of grinding the dry solid fraction or the dry mixture.12. Powder obtainable by the process according to .13. Powder comprising at least 71% by weight proteins and comprising between 0.1 and 4% by weight chitin claim 11 , the percentages by ...

CHITIN, HYDROLYSATE AND PRODUCTION OF AT LEAST ONE DESIRED PRODUCT FROM INSECTS BY MEANS OF ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS, COMPRISING A COMBINATION OF STEPS PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE ENZYMATIC HYDROLYSIS

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.

PROCESS FOR REARING INSECTS

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 () are grouped together to form basic breeding units (UE) comprising a predefined number of containers (), a basic breeding unit (UE) comprising only insects of the same category. 131323132. A process for rearing 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 rearing operation is carried out , characterized in that it comprises a sequence called a synchronization sequence () during which a batch of insects is sorted and distributed into several categories of size or maturity in different containers , then said containers ( , ) are grouped together in order to constitute basic rearing units (BU) comprising a predefined number of containers ( , ) , a basic unit (BU) comprising only insects of the same category.2. The rearing process according to claim 1 , in which the synchronization sequence () is conducted several times on each insect during said process.331323132. The rearing process according to claim 1 , comprising at least one sequence called concentration/dilution sequence () of the insects claim 1 , in which the density of insects in each container ( claim 1 , ) of a rearing unit is brought to a target density by the addition of insects claim 1 , the removal of insects claim 1 , or the distribution of the insects in containers ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , the target density corresponding to a desired predetermined density at the start of the ...

Beetle powder

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.

EGG-LAYING MEDIUM FOR INSECTS COMPRISING A TEXTURING SUBSTRATE

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. 1. 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 smaller than 0.5 mm, said non-consumable texturing substrate having a moisture content comprised between 0 and 10%,at least 5% by weight of a nutrient substrate having a moisture content comprised between 3 and 60%,wherein the percentages by weight are given in relation to the total weight of egg-laying medium for insects.2. The egg-laying medium for insects according to claim 1 , wherein the nutrient substrate has a moisture content comprised between 3 and 40%.3. The egg-laying medium for insects according to claim 2 , further comprising:at least 2% by weight of an aqueous and optionally nutritional gel,wherein the percentages by weight are given in relation to the total weight of egg-laying medium for insects.4. The egg-laying medium for insects according to claim 3 , wherein the nutrient substrate has a moisture content comprised between 3 and 15%.5. The egg-laying medium for insects according to claim 3 , wherein the aqueous and optionally nutritional gel comprises:at least 90% by weight of an aqueous solution,0.3 to 2% by weight of a gelling agent, and0.1 to 5% by weight of a preservative,wherein the percentages by weight are expressed in relation to the total weight of the ...

COMPOSITION CONTAINING CHITIN AND DIGESTIBLE PROTEINS

The present invention relates to a composition containing at least 67% by weight crude proteins, at least 5% by weight chitin, the weight percentages relating to the total weight of the composition, and 85% by weight digestible protein relative to the total weight of crude protein. The invention is also directed to a method for preparing the composition and to the uses thereof, in particular in human or animal nutrition. 1. Composition comprising at least 67% by weight crude proteins , at least 5% by weight chitin , the percentages by weight being given relative to the total weight of composition , and 85% by weight digestible proteins relative to the total weight of crude proteins.2. Composition according to claim 1 , comprising ash in a content less than or equal to 4% by weight relative to the total weight of composition.3. Composition according to or claim 1 , comprising fat in a content comprised between 5 and 20% by weight relative to the total weight of composition.4. Composition according to any one of to claim 1 , obtained from insects.5. Composition according to any one of to claim 1 , the residual moisture content of which is comprised between 2 and 15%.6. Composition according to any one of to claim 1 , comprising between 30 and 60% by weight soluble proteins relative to the total weight of crude proteins claim 1 , in which at least 50% of the soluble proteins have a size less than or equal to 12 claim 1 ,400 g/mol.7. Method for the preparation of a composition according to any one of to claim 1 , comprising the following steps:i) killing the insects,ii) pressing the insects in order to obtain a press cake, andiii) grinding the press cake.8. Method according to claim 7 , also comprising a step of drying the press cake.9. Method according to claim 8 , comprising the following steps:i) killing the insects,ii) pressing the insects in order to obtain a press cake,iii) drying the press cake, and 'in which the pressing step is preceded by a step of grinding ...

Chitin, hydrolysate and method for the production of one or more desired products from insects by means of enzymatic hydrolysis

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.

PRESERVATION OF WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS

The present invention relates to a method including heat treatment of a composition including chitin and water-soluble vitamins and/or derivatives thereof. The invention also relates to a granule which can be obtained by the method according to the invention, a granule comprising chitin and water-soluble vitamins and/or derivatives thereof, and the use of said granules in human food or animal feed, more particularly in fish feed. Finally, the invention relates to the use of chitin to protect water-soluble vitamins during heat treatment. 1. Process comprising a heat treatment of a composition at a temperature greater than or equal to 90° C. , in which the composition comprises at least 0.8% by weight chitin and at least 0.005% by weight water-soluble vitamins and/or derivatives thereof , relative to the total weight of the composition.2. Process according to claim 1 , in which the composition comprises at least 0.05% by weight group B and group C vitamins and/or derivatives thereof claim 1 , relative to the total weight of the composition.3. Process according to claim 1 , in which the composition comprises at least 0.004% by weight vitamins B6 and/or B9 and/or derivatives thereof claim 1 , relative to the total weight of the composition.4. Process according to claim 1 , in which the composition comprises at least 1.5% by weight chitin relative to the total weight of the composition.5. Process according to claim 1 , in which the temperature is greater than or equal to 100° C.6. Process according to claim 1 , in which the heat treatment is carried out under pressure.7. Process according to claim 1 , in which the process is a granulation.8. Process according to claim 1 , in which the process is an extrusion.9. Granule capable of being obtained by a process comprising a heat treatment of a composition at a temperature greater than or equal to 90° C. claim 1 , in which the composition comprises at least 0.8% by weight chitin and at least 0.005% by weight water-soluble ...

METHOD FOR SUPPPLYING WATER IN THE REARING OF LIVESTOCK AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING BLOCKS OF AN AQUEOUS GEL

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. 1. Method for supplying water in an animal rearing farm , comprising:a step of forming a compound by mixing:i. an aqueous substrate, liquid at ambient temperature, brought to a temperature allowing dissolution of a gelling agent; andii. 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 is gelled;a step of transfer to a distribution line;a step of cutting the gelled compound into blocks, at the outlet of the distribution line; anda step of distribution of the blocks of gel in a rearing container, immediately following cutting of the gel into blocks.2. Method according to claim 1 , comprising claim 1 , before the step of drawing off of the compound claim 1 , cooling said compound and holding it in a temperature range claim 1 , below the temperature allowing dissolution of the gelling agent but sufficient to keep the compound in the liquid state claim 1 , said temperature range allowing addition claim 1 , without degradation claim 1 , of supplements that are liable to be degraded at said temperature allowing dispersion of the gelling agent.3. Method according to claim 2 , in which cooling comprises adding water or ...

BEETLE POWDER

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. 1. Beetle powder comprising at least 67% by weight proteins and at least 5% by weight chitin , the percentages by weight being given relative to the total weight of beetle powder.2. Beetle powder according to claim 1 , comprising ash in a content less than or equal to 4% by weight relative to the total weight of beetle powder.3. Beetle powder according to or claim 1 , comprising fat in a content comprised between 5 and 20% by weight relative to the total weight of beetle powder.4. Beetle powder according to any one of to claim 1 , the proteins of which exhibit a digestibility greater than or equal to 85%.5. Beetle powder according to any one of to claim 1 , the residual moisture content of which is comprised between 2 and 15%.6. Beetle powder according to any one of to claim 1 , comprising between 40 and 60% by weight soluble proteins relative to the total weight of proteins claim 1 , in which at least 50% of the soluble proteins have a size less than or equal to 12 claim 1 ,400 g/mol.7. Method for the preparation of a beetle powder according to any one of to claim 1 , comprising the following steps:i) killing the beetles,ii) pressing the beetles in order to obtain a press cake, andiii) grinding the press cake.8. Method according to claim 7 , also comprising a step of drying the press cake.12. Use of the beetle powder according to any one of to claim 7 , in human or animal nutrition.13. Use according to claim 12 , in which the beetle powder is used to replace protein flour. The present invention relates to an insect powder. It also relates to a method for the preparation of this powder and use thereof in human or animal nutrition ...

Insect powder for the prevention or reduction of stress in fish during rearing

The present invention relates to a powder made of insects, for use in the prevention or reduction of stress in fish being farmed.

INSECT POWDER FOR THE PREVENTION OR REDUCTION OF STRESS IN FISH DURING REARING

The present invention relates to a powder made of insects, for use in the prevention or reduction of stress in fish being farmed. 1. Beetle powder for use thereof for the prevention or reduction of stress in fish belonging to the family Salmonidae during their rearing , said stress of the fish resulting from their transfer from fresh water to seawater during said rearing.2. Beetle powder for use thereof for the prevention or reduction of mortality in fish belonging to the family Salmonidae during their rearing , said mortality of the fish resulting from their transfer from fresh water to seawater during said rearing.3Salmo, Salvelinus, OnchorynchusHucho.. Beetle powder for use thereof according to claim 1 , in which the fish belonging to the family Salmonidae are from the genus claim 1 , and/or4Salmo salar, Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, Onchorynchus mykissSalvelinus alpinus.. Beetle powder for use thereof according to claim 3 , in which the fish are selected from the following species: and5. Beetle powder for use thereof according to claim 1 , comprising at least 67% by weight proteins and at least 0.1% by weight chitin claim 1 , the percentages being given with respect to the total weight of insect powder.6. Beetle powder for use thereof according to claim 5 , comprising at least 67% by weight proteins and at least 5% by weight chitin claim 5 , the percentages being given with respect to the total weight of insect powder.7. Beetle powder for use thereof according to claim 5 , comprising at least 71% by weight proteins and comprising between 0.1 and 2% by weight chitin claim 5 , the percentages being given with respect to the total weight of insect powder.8Tenebrio molitor.. Beetle powder for use thereof according to claim 1 , obtained from the species9. Method for rearing fish in which claim 1 , during rearing claim 1 , the fish are transferred from fresh water to salt water claim 1 , and in which beetle powder is administered to the ...

CHITIN AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING CHITIN AND/OR CHITOSAN BY THE ENZYMATIC AND CHEMICAL PATHWAY

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. 1. Chitin , the purity by difference of which is greater than 97.75% , wherein the purity by difference is obtained by subtraction of the amino acid , lipid and ash impurity contents from the absolute purity value , said absolute purity value being equal to 100%.2. Chitin according to claim 1 , containing less than 1.2% by weight amino acids relative to the total dry weight of chitin.3. Chitin according to claim 1 , containing less than 2% by weight ash relative to the total dry weight of chitin.4. Chitin according to claim 1 , the purity by difference of which is greater than or equal to 98.0% and the molar mass of which is greater than or equal to 800 kg·mol claim 1 , wherein the molar mass is determined using the falling ball viscosity measurement.5. Chitosan claim 1 , the purity by difference of which is greater than 97.75% claim 1 , wherein the purity by difference is obtained by subtraction of the amino acid claim 1 , lipid and ash impurity contents from the absolute purity value claim 1 , said absolute purity value being equal to 100%.6. Chitosan according to claim 5 , the purity by difference of which is greater than or equal to 97.9% and the molar mass of which is greater than or equal to 480 kg·mol claim 5 , wherein the molar mass is determined using the falling ball viscosity measurement.7. Method for obtaining chitin and/or chitosan claim 5 , from insects claim 5 , comprising the following steps:separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects,enzymatic hydrolysis of the cuticles by a protease, in order to obtain a solid residue, andbasic treatment of the solid residue.8. Method according to claim 7 , in which the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects is performed using a belt separator.9. Method according to claim 7 , in which the protease is ...

CHITIN AND METHOD FOR CHEMICALLY OBTAINING CHITIN AND/OR CHITOSAN

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. 1. Chitin having a molecular mass greater than or equal to 855 kg·moland containing less than 1.5% by weight amino acids relative to the total dry weight of chitin , wherein the molecular mass is determined using the falling ball viscosity measurement.2. Chitin according to claim 1 , containing less than 3% by weight ash relative to the total dry weight of chitin.3. Chitin according to claim 1 , the purity by difference of which is greater than or equal to 95% claim 1 , wherein the purity by difference is obtained by subtracting the amino acid claim 1 , lipid and ash impurity contents from the absolute purity value claim 1 , said absolute purity value being equal to 100%.4. Chitosan having a molecular mass greater than or equal to 250 kg·mol claim 1 , wherein the molecular mass is determined using the falling ball viscosity measurement.5. Chitosan according to claim 4 , the purity by difference of which is greater than or equal to 95% claim 4 , wherein the purity by difference is obtained by subtraction of the amino acid claim 4 , lipid and ash impurity contents from the absolute purity value claim 4 , said absolute purity value being equal to 100%.6. Method for obtaining chitin and/or chitosan claim 4 , from insects claim 4 , comprising the following steps:separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects, thenbasic treatment of the cuticles.7. Method according to claim 6 , in which the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects is performed using a belt separator.8. Method according to claim 6 , in which the separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insects is performed using a filter press.9. Method according to claim 6 , in which the basic treatment is carried out with a strong base. ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING BLOCKS OF AQUEOUS GEL

L'invention porte sur un procédé de production de blocs d'un gel aqueux, comportant : - une étape de formation d'un composé par mélange : i. d'un substrat aqueux, liquide à température ambiante, porté à une température permettant la dissolution (E1) d'un gélifiant ; et ii. du gélifiant, - une étape de soutirage (E4) du composé ; - une étape de refroidissement en ligne (E5) du composé de sorte à l'amener en dessous d'une deuxième température, à laquelle il est gélifié ; - une étape de transfert (E6) dans une ligne de distribution ; - une étape de débitage (E7) en blocs du composé gélifié, en sortie de ligne de distribution. Un tel procédé permet une production de blocs de gels en continu et au besoin, par exemple dans le cadre d'un élevage animal, notamment d'un élevage d'insectes. L'invention porte également sur un dispositif correspondant. 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, liquid at room temperature, brought to a temperature allowing the dissolution (E1) of a gelling agent; and ii. gelling agent, - a step of drawing off (E4) the compound; - a step of in-line cooling (E5) of the compound so as to bring it below a second temperature, at which it is gelled; - a transfer step (E6) in a distribution line; - a step of cutting (E7) into blocks of the gelled compound, at the outlet of the distribution line. Such a method allows the production of blocks of gels continuously and as needed, for example in the context of animal breeding, in particular insect breeding. The invention also relates to a corresponding device.

INSECT POWDER TO AVOID SKELETON DEFORMATION OF A FISH AND / OR STRENGTHEN THE STRENGTH OF A FISH AREA DURING BREEDING

La présente invention se rapporte à une poudre d'insectes pour son utilisation pour éviter une déformation squelettique d'un poisson pendant l'élevage et/ou pour renforcer la solidité d'une arête de poisson pendant l'élevage. La poudre d'insectes est de préférence une poudre de Tenebrio molitor. The present invention relates to an insect powder for its use to avoid skeletal deformation of a fish during farming and / or to strengthen the solidity of a fishbone during farming. The insect powder is preferably a Tenebrio molitor powder.

Insect sorting device allowing the separation of crawling insects from the rest of a mixture

L’invention porte sur un dispositif de tri d’insectes, comportant un convoyeur (2) à bande présentant une surface supérieure (5) et une surface inférieure (6) formée par la bande (3) du convoyeur (2). Lorsque la bande (3) est retournée pour passer sur la surface inférieure (6) du convoyeur (2) tout ou partie des insectes d’un mélange qui y a été déposé restent accrochés à la bande (3) tandis que le reste du mélange tombe par gravité. La surface supérieure (5) du convoyeur (2) étant sensiblement plate et horizontale sur une majorité de sa longueur entre la première extrémité (7) et la deuxième extrémité (8), elle comporte une portion extrême (14), adjacente à la deuxième extrémité (8), présentant une inclinaison vers le bas, comprise entre 20° et 90° vis-à-vis du reste de la surface supérieure (5) du convoyeur (2).Cela améliore l’efficacité du tri en incitant les insectes à s’agripper à la bande.L’invention porte aussi sur une machine et une utilisation associées.Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 1 The invention relates to an insect sorting device, 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 over the lower surface (6) of the conveyor (2) all or part of the insects of a mixture which has been deposited there 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 to the second end (8), having a downward inclination of between 20 ° and 90 ° vis-à-vis the rest of the upper surface (5) of the conveyor (2) .This improves sorting efficiency by inciting insects The invention also relates to a machine and an associated use.Figure for the abstract: FIG. 1

THERAPEUTIC USES OF INSECT POWDER

L'invention concerne une poudre d'insectes pour son utilisation en tant que médicament, en particulier dans le traitement de la vibriose, affectant notamment la crevette blanche. The invention relates to an insect powder for its use as a medicament, particularly in the treatment of vibriosis, particularly affecting white shrimp.

THERAPEUTIC USES OF AN INSECT POWDER

L'invention concerne une poudre d'insectes pour son utilisation en tant que médicament, en particulier dans le traitement de la vibriose, affectant notamment la crevette blanche. The invention relates to an insect powder for its use as a medicament, in particular in the treatment of vibriosis, particularly affecting white shrimp.

CONSERVATION OF WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS

La presente invencion se refiere a un metodo que incluye tratamiento termico de una composicion que incluye quitina y vitaminas hidrosolubles y/o derivados de los mismos. Asimismo, la invencion se refiere a un granulado que se puede obtener mediante el metodo de acuerdo con la invencion, un granulado que comprende quitina y vitaminas hidrosolubles y/o derivados de los mismos y el uso de dichos granulados en alimento humano o pienso animal, mas particularmente en alimento para pescados. Finalmente, la invencion se refiere al uso de quitina para proteger las vitaminas hidrosolubles durante el tratamiento termico. The present invention relates to a method that includes heat treatment of a composition including chitin and water-soluble vitamins and / or derivatives thereof. Likewise, the invention relates to a granulate that can be obtained by the method according to the invention, a granulate comprising chitin and water-soluble vitamins and / or derivatives thereof and the use of said granules in human food or animal feed, more particularly in fish food. Finally, the invention relates to the use of chitin to protect water-soluble vitamins during heat treatment.

PRESERVATION OF WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS

La présente invention se rapporte à un procédé comprenant un traitement thermique d'une composition comprenant de la chitine et des vitamines hydrosolubles et/ou leurs dérivés. L'invention vise également un granulé susceptible d'être obtenu par le procédé selon l'invention, un granulé comprenant de la chitine et des vitamines hydrosolubles et/ou leurs dérivés, et l'utilisation de ces granulés dans l'alimentation humaine ou animale, en particulier dans l'alimentation des poissons. Enfin, l'invention se rapporte à l'utilisation de la chitine pour la protection des vitamines hydrosolubles lors d'un traitement thermique. The present invention relates to a method comprising heat treating a composition comprising chitin and water-soluble vitamins and / or their derivatives. The invention also relates to a granule obtainable by the process according to the invention, a granule comprising chitin and water-soluble vitamins and / or their derivatives, and the use of these granules in human or animal nutrition , especially in fish feed. Finally, the invention relates to the use of chitin for the protection of water-soluble vitamins during a heat treatment.

INSECT POWDER TO AVOID SKELETAL DEFORMATION OF A FISH AND / OR TO REINFORCE THE STRENGTH OF A FISH AREA DURING FARMING

La présente invention se rapporte à une poudre d'insectes pour son utilisation pour éviter une déformation squelettique d'un poisson pendant l'élevage et/ou pour renforcer la solidité d'une arête de poisson pendant l'élevage. La poudre d'insectes est de préférence une poudre de Tenebrio molitor. The present invention relates to an insect powder for its use for preventing skeletal deformation of a fish during rearing and / or for enhancing the strength of a fish bone during rearing. The insect powder is preferably Tenebrio molitor powder.

Insect sorting device for sorting a mixture comprising nymphs

L’invention porte sur un procédé de tri d’insectes comportant les étapes successives de :- fourniture d’un mélange (S1) comportant des nymphes, et- tamisage (S3) permettant une séparation des nymphes du reste du mélange comportant un tamisage dudit mélange avec un tamis à écran en matériau plastique (S4).Ce procédé peut être complété par un tri densimétrique.L’invention porte également sur un dispositif de tri d’insectes correspondant. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 1 The invention relates to a method for sorting insects comprising the successive steps of:- supplying a mixture (S1) comprising nymphs, and- sieving (S3) allowing separation of the nymphs from the rest of the mixture comprising sieving said mixing with a screen sieve made of plastic material (S4). This method can be supplemented by densimetric sorting. The invention also relates to a corresponding insect sorting device. Figure for abstract: Fig. 1

INSECT POWDER TO PREVENT OR REDUCE STRESS IN FISH DURING BREEDING

La présente invention se rapporte à une poudre d'insectes pour son utilisation pour prévenir ou réduire le stress des poissons pendant leur élevage. The present invention relates to an insect powder for its use in preventing or reducing stress in fish during their rearing.

INSECT BREEDING WORKSHOP

L'invention porte sur un atelier d'élevage d'insectes, comportant une première zone (z1 ) dans laquelle les insectes en cours d'élevage sont stockés au cours de leur croissance dans des contenants et une seconde zone (z2) comportant au moins un poste configuré pour la réalisation d'une opération d'élevage sur les insectes d'un contenant ou sur ledit contenant. Les contenants sont groupés dans la première zone (z1 ) en ensembles de contenants palettisés dits unités élémentaires. La première zone (z1 ) comporte des rayonnages à palettes dans lesquels sont disposées les unités élémentaires. La première zone (z1 ) est en outre équipée d'un dispositif automatisé configuré pour le déplacement des unités élémentaires entre la première zone (z1 ) et une interface (1 ) avec la seconde zone (z2).

Termite breeding device and set

L’invention porte sur un dispositif d’élevage (1) de termites comportant un bac (2) contenant un lit d’un substrat (3) adapté à la vie de termites, et un ensemble de cadres. Un matériau lignocellulosique est placé dans chaque cadre (4). Les cadres sont montés de manière amovible côte à côte parallèlement et verticalement dans le bac, de sorte qu’une tranche inférieure de chaque cadre repose sur le lit de substrat La tranche inférieure comporte une ou plusieurs ouvertures configurées pour permettre le passage d’au moins certains termites entre le lit de substrat (3) et l’intérieur du cadre (4). Le matériau lignocellulosique de chaque cadre est séparé du matériau lignocellulosique du ou des cadres (4) adjacents par au moins une paroi latérale. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 1 The invention relates to a termite breeding device (1) comprising a tank (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 removably mounted side by side parallel and vertical in the tray, such that a lower edge of each frame rests on the bed of substrate The lower edge has one or more openings configured to allow the passage of at least some termites between the substrate bed (3) and the inside 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 side wall. Figure for abstract: Fig. 1

Process for obtaining chitin and / or chitosan using two enzymatic hydrolyses

Procédé d’obtention de chitine et/ ou de chitosan mettant en œuvre deux hydrolyses enzymatiques La présente invention concerne un procédé d’obtention de chitine et/ou de chitosan à partir de cuticules d’insectes. Plus particulièrement, le procédé selon la présente invention comprend une première hydrolyse enzymatique des cuticules d’insectes mettant en œuvre au moins une endopeptidase, la séparation des cuticules hydrolysées résultant de la première hydrolyse enzymatique, du milieu d’hydrolyse, et une seconde hydrolyse enzymatique des cuticules hydrolysées mettant en œuvre au moins une endopeptidase, à l’exclusion d’exopeptidase. Pas de figure

Termite breeding device and set

L’invention porte sur un dispositif d’élevage (1) de termites comportant un bac (2) contenant un lit d’un substrat (3) adapté à la vie de termites, et un ensemble de cadres. Un matériau lignocellulosique est placé dans chaque cadre (4). Les cadres sont montés de manière amovible côte à côte parallèlement et verticalement dans le bac, de sorte qu’une tranche inférieure de chaque cadre repose sur le lit de substrat La tranche inférieure comporte une ou plusieurs ouvertures configurées pour permettre le passage d’au moins certains termites entre le lit de substrat (3) et l’intérieur du cadre (4). Le matériau lignocellulosique de chaque cadre est séparé du matériau lignocellulosique du ou des cadres (4) adjacents par au moins une paroi latérale. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 1 The invention relates to a termite breeding device (1) comprising a tank (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 removably mounted side by side parallel and vertical in the tray, such that a lower edge of each frame rests on the bed of substrate The lower edge has one or more openings configured to allow the passage of at least some termites between the substrate bed (3) and the inside 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 side wall. Figure for abstract: Fig. 1

Tray for farming insects, suitable for industrial-scale farming

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.

Beetle powder

La présente invention se rapporte à une poudre de coléoptères comportant au moins 67% en poids de protéines et au moins 5% en poids de chitine, les pourcentages en poids étant donnés sur le poids total de poudre de coléoptères. Elle vise également un procédé de préparation de la poudre de coléoptères ainsi que les utilisations de celle- ci notamment dans l'alimentation humaine ou animale.

CHITINE AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CHITINE AND / OR CHITOSAN BY CHEMICAL MEANS

La présente invention se rapporte à une chitine dont la masse moléculaire est supérieure à 855 kg.mol-1 et à un procédé d'obtention de chitine et/ou chitosan par séparation des cuticules de la partie molle de l'insecte et par traitement basique des cuticules. The present invention relates to a chitin whose molecular mass is greater than 855 kg.mol-1 and to a process for obtaining chitin and / or chitosan by separation of the cuticles from the soft part of the insect and by basic treatment. cuticles.

Method for insect breeding

Temperature regulation of a climatic zone of an insect breeding workshop

L’invention porte sur un atelier d’élevage d’insectes comportant une zone climatique (Z1,Z2) pour le stockage des insectes. L’atelier comporte une zone de conditionnement d’air (Z4) comportant un système de conditionnement d’air, pour mettre de l’air à une première température, et conjointement de l’air à une deuxième température (T2). Un premier ensemble de conduits (C1) est configuré pour transporter l’air à la première température de la zone de conditionnement d’air (Z4) à la zone climatique (Z1,Z2) et pour l’y délivrer, un deuxième ensemble de conduits (C2) est configuré pour transporter l’air à la deuxième température de la zone de conditionnement d’air (Z4) à la zone climatique (Z1,Z2) et pour l’y délivrer. L’atelier comporte également un dispositif d’extraction d’air de la zone climatique (Z1,Z2).L’invention porte également sur un procédé correspondant de conditionnement d’air dans une zone climatique (Z1,Z2) d’un atelier d’élevage d’insectes. Figure pour l’abrégé : figure 1 The invention relates to an insect rearing workshop comprising a climatic zone (Z1, Z2) for the storage of insects. The workshop has an air conditioning zone (Z4) comprising an air conditioning system, to bring air to a first temperature, and jointly air to a second temperature (T2). A first set of ducts (C1) is configured to transport air at the first temperature from the air conditioning zone (Z4) to the climatic zone (Z1, Z2) and to deliver it there, a second set of ducts (C2) is configured to transport air at the second temperature from the air conditioning zone (Z4) to the climatic zone (Z1, Z2) and to deliver it there. The workshop also includes a device for extracting air from the climatic zone (Z1, Z2). The invention also relates to a corresponding process for air conditioning in a climatic zone (Z1, Z2) of a workshop breeding of insects. Figure for the abstract: figure 1

Gel comprising a liquid coproduct from agro-industry and use thereof for rearing insects

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.

beetle dust

a presente invenção se refere a um pó de besouro contendo pelo menos 67% em peso de proteínas e pelo menos 5% em peso de quitina, as percentagens em peso se referindo ao peso total do pó de besouro. a invenção também é dirigida a um método para preparar o pó de besouro e aos usos do mesmo, em particular em nutrição humana e de animais. The present invention relates to a beetle powder containing at least 67 wt% protein and at least 5 wt% chitin, weight percentages referring to the total weight of the beetle powder. The invention is also directed to a method for preparing the beetle powder and its uses, in particular for human and animal nutrition.

Therapeutic uses of an insect powder

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

METHOD TO SUPPLY CATTLE BREEDING WITH WATER AND DEVICE TO PRODUCE BLOCKS OF A WATER GEL

a presente invenção se refere a um método para produzir blocos de um gel aquoso, sendo que o método compreende: uma etapa de formar um composto misturando-se: i. um substrato aquoso que é líquido à temperatura ambiente e que é submetido a uma temperatura que permita a dissolução (e1) de um agente gelificante; e ii. com o agente gelificante, - uma etapa de retirar (e4) o composto; uma etapa de resfriamento em linha (e5) do composto de modo a submeter o mesmo abaixo de uma segunda temperatura na qual este se gelifica; - uma etapa de transferência (e6) a uma linha de dissolução; - uma etapa de cortar (e7) o composto gelificado em blocos na saída da linha de distribuição; e ? uma etapa de distribuir os blocos de gel em um recipiente de cultivo imediatamente após o gel ser cortado em blocos. tal método permite que os blocos de gel sejam produzidos continuamente e conforme necessário no contexto de criação de gado, em particular criação de insetos. a invenção também se refere a um dispositivo correspondente. the present invention relates to a method for producing blocks of an aqueous gel, the method comprising: a step of forming a compound by mixing: i. an aqueous substrate that is liquid at room temperature and that is subjected to a temperature that allows the dissolution (e1) of a gelling agent; and ii. with the gelling agent, - a step of removing (e4) the compound; an in-line cooling step (e5) of the compound in order to subject it to a second temperature at which it gels; - a transfer step (e6) to a dissolution line; - a step of cutting (e7) the gelled compound into blocks at the outlet of the distribution line; and ? a step of distributing the gel blocks in a culture vessel immediately after the gel is cut into blocks. such a method allows gel blocks to be produced continuously and as needed in the context of livestock breeding, in particular insect breeding. the invention also relates to a corresponding device.

Chitin, hydrolysate and method for the production of one or more desired products by means of enzymatic hydrolysis, including pre-treatment with an oxidising agent

La présente invention concerne de la chitine, un hydrolysat et un procédé de préparation d'au moins un produit d'intérêt à partir d'insectes. Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne un procédé de production de chitine et/ou de chitosan à partir de cuticules d'insectes, comportant une étape de traitement des cuticules d'insectes avec un agent oxydant, puis, une étape d'hydrolyse enzymatique des cuticules d'insectes par une enzyme protéolytique.

Chitin, hydrolysate and method for the production of one or more desired products from insects by means of enzymatic hydrolysis

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.

nursery to raise insects

a presente invenção refere-se a um viveiro para criar insetos, compreendendo uma primeira zona (z1), em que os insetos que estão sendo criados são armazenados em recipientes, enquanto crescem; e uma segunda zona (z2) compreendendo, pelo menos, uma estação configurada para realizar uma operação relacionada à criação sobre os insetos em um recipiente ou sobre o referido recipiente. os recipientes são degradados na primeira zona (z1) em conjuntos de recipientes paletizados denominados a como unidades básicas. a primeira zona (z1) compreende racks de paletes, em que as unidades básicas são dispostas. a primeira zona (z1) também está equipada com um dispositivo automatizado configurado para mover as unidades básicas entre a primeira zona (z1) e uma interface (1) com a segunda zona (z2). The present invention relates to an insect breeding nursery comprising a first zone (1) wherein the insects being reared are stored in containers while growing; and a second zone (z2) comprising at least one station configured to perform an insect-related operation on a container or said container. containers are degraded in the first zone (z1) into palletized container sets called a as basic units. first zone z1 comprises pallet racks in which the basic units are arranged. The first zone (Z1) is also equipped with an automated device configured to move the basic units between the first zone (Z1) and an interface (1) with the second zone (Z2).

Method for treating insects, in which the cuticles are separated from the soft part of the insects, and the soft part is then separated into three fractions

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.

CHITINE AND PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CHITINE AND / OR CHITOSAN BY ENZYMO-CHEMICAL ROUTE

La présente invention se rapporte à une chitine dont la pureté par différence est supérieure à 97,75% et à un procédé d'obtention de chitine et/ou chitosan par voie enzymo-chimique. The present invention relates to a chitin whose purity by difference is greater than 97.75% and to a process for obtaining chitin and / or chitosan by an enzymochemical route.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REALIZING AN OPERATION IN INSECT ELEVATION CONTAINERS

L'invention porte sur un dispositif pour la réalisation d'une opération dans des contenants d'un ensemble de contenants (2) empilés en plusieurs étages et destinés à l'élevage d'insectes. Le dispositif comporte des moyens de levages (4) adaptés à coopérer avec le ou les contenants de l'un quelconque des étages de sorte à soulever cet étage et les étages supérieurs. Cela libère un espace entre les étages soulevés et l'étage directement inférieur dit étage courant. Le dispositif comporte des moyens d'opération (7) permettant la réalisation de l'opération dans le ou les contenants de l'étage courant, via l'espace libéré par les moyens de levage (4). L'invention porte également sur un procédé correspondant e réalisation d'une opération dans des contenants d'un ensemble de contenants (2) destinés à l'élevage d'insectes.

Egg-laying medium for insects, comprising a solid substrate

The invention relates to the breeding of insects and more particularly to the separation of insect eggs from other constituents of an egg-laying medium. It relates to 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. The invention also relates to a laying tray and uses thereof, particularly in a method for collecting insect eggs.

Method for insect breeding

L'invention porte sur un procédé d'élevage d'insectes comportant des phases de croissance lors desquelles les insectes sont stockés dans un environnement contrôlé, lesdites phases de croissance alternant avec des séquences opératoires lors desquelles au moins une opération ponctuelle d'élevage est réalisée. Le procédé comprend une séquence dite de synchronisation lors de laquelle un lot d'insectes est trié et réparti en plusieurs catégories de taille ou de maturité dans différents contenants, puis lesdits contenants (31, 32) sont regroupés pour constituer des unités élémentaires (UE) d'élevage comprenant un nombre prédéfini de contenants (31, 32), une unité élémentaire (UE) comprenant uniquement des insectes de même catégorie.

Farm for rearing insects

Chitin, hydrolysate and method for the production of one or more desired products by means of enzymatic hydrolysis, including pre-treatment with an oxidising agent

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 chitin and/or chitosan from insect cuticles, comprising a step in which insect cuticles are treated with an oxidising agent, followed by a step involving the enzymatic hydrolysis of the insect cuticles using a proteolytic enzyme.

Method for breeding insects

本发明涉及用于养殖昆虫的方法，所述方法包括生长阶段，在生长阶段期间，昆虫被存储在受控环境中，所述生长阶段与操作程序交替进行，在该操作程序期间执行至少一个特定的养殖操作。该方法包括被称作同步程序的程序，在该程序期间，一批昆虫在单独的容器中被分选并被划分成多种大小或成熟度，然后，所述容器（31、32）被成组在一起以形成基本养殖单元（UE），该基本养殖单元（UE）包括预定数量的容器（31、32），基本养殖单元（UE）仅包括相同种类的昆虫。

Method for suppplying water in the rearing of livestock and device for producing blocks of an aqueous gel

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 which is liquid at ambient temperature and which is brought to a temperature allowing the dissolution (E1) of a gelling agent; and ii. the gelling agent, - a step of drawing off (E4) the compound; - a step of in-line cooling (E5) of the compound so as to bring it below a second temperature at which it gels; - a step of transferring (E6) to a distribution line; - a step of cutting (E7) 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.

Device for sorting insects, allowing the separation of crawling insects from the rest of a mixture

The invention relates to a device for sorting insects, having a belt conveyor (2) with an upper surface (5) and a lower surface (6) formed by the belt (3) of the conveyor (2). When the belt (3) has been turned over to pass over the lower surface (6) of the conveyor (2), all or some of the insects of a mixture deposited thereon remain attached to the belt (3), while the rest of the mixture fall under gravity. While the upper surface (5) of the conveyor (2) is substantially flat and horizontal along the majority of its length between the first end (7) and the second end (8), it has an end portion (14), adjacent to the second end (8), having a downward inclination of between 20° and 90° with respect to the rest of the upper surface (5) of the conveyor (2). This improves the effectiveness of sorting by making the insects grip the belt. The invention also relates to an associated machine and use.

MIDDLE FOR INSECTS HAVING A SOLID SUBSTRATE

La présente invention concerne l'élevage d'insectes et plus particulièrement la séparation des œufs d'insectes des autres constituants d'un milieu de ponte. Elle vise un milieu de ponte pour insectes comportant au moins 80 % en poids d'un substrat solide sous forme de particules, au moins 85% en poids desdites particules ayant une taille de particules inférieure à 0,5 mm, le pourcentage en poids étant donné sur le poids total de milieu de ponte pour insectes. La présente invention concerne également un bac de ponte et leurs utilisations, notamment dans un procédé de collecte d'œufs d'insectes.

Composition containing chitin and digestible proteins.

La presente invención se relaciona con una composición que contiene al menos 67 % por peso de proteínas crudas, al menos 5 % por peso de quitina, porcentajes de peso con respecto al peso total de la composición, y 85 % por peso de proteínas, digeribles con respecto al peso total de la proteína cruda. La invención también se dirige a un método de preparación de la composición y a sus usos, especialmente en nutrición de humanos o animales.

Method for treating insects, in which the cuticles are separated from the soft part of the insects, and the soft part is then separated into three fractions.

La invención se refiere a un método de tratamiento de insectos que comprende separar las cutículas de la parte blanda de los insectos, después separar la parte blanda de los insectos en una fracción oleosa, una fracción sólida y una fracción acuosa. La invención se refiere además a polvos, particularmente un polvo susceptible de obtenerse por el método de tratamiento de insectos de acuerdo con la invención y el uso de estos polvos en la alimentación.

Water supply method in raising livestock and device for manufacturing aqueous gel blocks

【課題】ブロックで水性ゲルを製造するための方法及び装置の提供。【解決手段】本発明は、水性ゲルのブロックを製造するための方法であって、以下：以下のものを混合することによって化合物を形成するステップ：ｉ．周囲温度で液体であり、かつゲル化剤の溶解（Ｅ１）を可能にする温度とされる水性基材；及びｉｉ．ゲル化剤；化合物を放出（Ｅ４）するステップ；化合物が第２の温度未満となるように前記化合物をインライン冷却（Ｅ５）するステップ、前記第２の温度で化合物はゲル化する；分配ラインへと移送（Ｅ６）するステップ；分配ラインの出口でゲル化した化合物をブロックへと切断（Ｅ７）するステップ；並びに、ゲルをブロックへと切断した直後に、農業用容器内にゲルのブロックを分配するステップ、を含む方法に関する。そのような方法は、連続的に、かつ家畜飼育、特に昆虫飼育の文脈において必要に応じて、ゲルのブロックを製造することを可能にする。本発明はまた、対応する装置に関する。【選択図】図１

INSECT CREATION PROCESS

processo para criação de insetos. a invenção se refere a um método para procriar insetos, que compreende fases de crescimento durante as quais os insetos são armazenados em um ambiente controlado, em que as ditas fases de crescimento alternam com as sequências operacionais durante as quais pelo menos uma operação de procriação específica é realizada. o método compreende uma sequência, chamada de sequência de sincronização, durante as quais um lote de insetos é selecionado e dividido em uma pluralidade de categorias de tamanho ou maturidade em recipientes separados, então, os ditos recipientes (31, 32) são agrupados para formar unidades de procriação básica (ue) que compreendem um número predefinido de recipientes (31, 32), uma unidade de procriação básica (ue) que compreende apenas insetos da mesma categoria. process for breeding insects. the invention relates to a method for breeding insects, comprising growth phases during which the insects are stored in a controlled environment, wherein said growth phases alternate with operational sequences during which at least one specific breeding operation is realized. the method comprises a sequence, called a synchronization sequence, during which a batch of insects is selected and divided into a plurality of size or maturity categories into separate containers, then said containers (31, 32) are grouped together to form basic breeding units (eu) comprising a predefined number of containers (31, 32), a basic breeding unit (eu) comprising only insects of the same category.

Insect sorting device for sorting a mixture comprising nymphs

L’invention porte sur un procédé de tri d’insectes comportant les étapes successives de :- fourniture d’un mélange (S1) comportant des nymphes, et- tamisage (S3) permettant une séparation des nymphes du reste du mélange comportant un tamisage dudit mélange avec un tamis à écran en matériau plastique (S4).Ce procédé peut être complété par un tri densimétrique.L’invention porte également sur un dispositif de tri d’insectes correspondant. Figure pour l’abrégé : Fig. 1

Therapeutic uses of an insect powder

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

Method and system for controlling the climate of an insect rearing climate area

A system controls the air climate in an insect rearing climate housing. The system has an insect rearing climate housing with clusters of one or more stacks of crates with insects. The crates have at least two ventilation openings associated with each crate. An aeration system has an air control unit with a database having a reference table with conditioned air properties in relation to input parameter(s). Aeration devices are connected to the air control unit adjacent to each stack of crates, and have a plurality of exit openings that provide airstreams over the insects. The method retrieves input parameter(s) for the air control unit per cluster of crates, the air control unit determines appropriate conditioned air properties of the airstreams based on the retrieved input parameter(s), and for each individual cluster of crates separately, the air control unit sets the determined conditioned air properties of the airstreams.

Chitin, hydrolysate and production of at least one desired product from insects by means of enzymatic hydrolysis, comprising a combination of steps performed prior to the enzymatic hydrolysis

La présente invention concerne un procédé de préparation de chitine et/ou de chitosan à partir d'insectes. Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne un procédé de production de chitine et/ ou de chitosan à partir de cuticules d'insectes, comportant une étape de pressage des cuticules d'insectes, puis, une étape d'hydrolyse enzymatique des cuticules d'insectes par une enzyme protéolytique, un traitement des cuticules avec un agent oxydant ayant été effectué préalablement à l'hydrolyse enzymatique.

Temperature regulation of a climatic zone of an insect breeding workshop

L’invention porte sur un atelier d’élevage d’insectes comportant une zone climatique (Z1,Z2) pour le stockage des insectes. L’atelier comporte une zone de conditionnement d’air (Z4) comportant un système de conditionnement d’air, pour mettre de l’air à une première température, et conjointement de l’air à une deuxième température (T2). Un premier ensemble de conduits (C1) est configuré pour transporter l’air à la première température de la zone de conditionnement d’air (Z4) à la zone climatique (Z1,Z2) et pour l’y délivrer, un deuxième ensemble de conduits (C2) est configuré pour transporter l’air à la deuxième température de la zone de conditionnement d’air (Z4) à la zone climatique (Z1,Z2) et pour l’y délivrer. L’atelier comporte également un dispositif d’extraction d’air de la zone climatique (Z1,Z2).L’invention porte également sur un procédé correspondant de conditionnement d’air dans une zone climatique (Z1,Z2) d’un atelier d’élevage d’insectes. Figure pour l’abrégé : figure 1 The invention relates to an insect breeding workshop comprising a climatic zone (Z1, Z2) for the storage of insects. The workshop includes an air conditioning zone (Z4) comprising an air conditioning system, to put air at a first temperature, and jointly air at a second temperature (T2). A first set of ducts (C1) is configured to transport air at the first temperature from the air conditioning zone (Z4) to the climatic zone (Z1, Z2) and to deliver it there, a second set of ducts (C2) is configured to transport air at the second temperature from the air conditioning zone (Z4) to the climatic zone (Z1, Z2) and to deliver it there. The workshop also includes an air extraction device from the climatic zone (Z1, Z2). The invention also relates to a corresponding method of air conditioning in a climatic zone (Z1, Z2) of a workshop insect farming. Figure for the abstract: Figure 1

Insect powder for preventing skeletal deformities of a fish and/or increasing the strength of a fish bone during farming

The present invention relates to an insect powder for use in the prevention of skeletal deformities in fish during farming and/or for increasing the strength of a fish bone during farming. The insect powder is preferably a powder of Tenebrio molitor.

INSECT POWDER FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING FISH STRESS DURING BREEDING

La présente invention se rapporte à une poudre d'insectes pour son utilisation pour prévenir ou réduire le stress des poissons pendant leur élevage. The present invention relates to an insect powder for use in preventing or reducing fish stress during rearing.

A method comprising heat treatment of a composition comprising chitin, granulate comprising chitin, use of chitin for protection of soluble vitamins and use of a granulate for human or animal diet

PRESERVAÇÃO DE VITAMINAS SOLÚVEIS EM ÁGUA. A presente invenção se refere a um método que inclui o tratamento térmico de uma composição que compreende quitina e vitaminas solúveis em água e/ou derivados das mesmas. A invenção também se refere a um granulado que pode ser obtido pelo método de acordo com a invenção, um granulado compreendendo quitina e vitaminas solúveis em água e/ou derivados das mesmas, e o uso dos referidos granulados em alimento humano ou animal, mais particularmente em alimentação de peixe. Finalmente, a invenção se refere ao uso de quitina para proteger as vitaminas solúveis em água durante o tratamento térmico.

Method for treating insects, in which the cuticles are separated from the soft part of the insects, and the soft part is then separated into three fractions

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.

Coleoptera dust.

<p>LA PRESENTE INVENCIÓN SE RELACIONA CON UN POLVO DE COLEÓPTEROS QUE CONTIENE AL MENOS 67 % POR PESO DE PROTEÍNAS Y AL MENOS 5 % POR PESO DE QUITINA, PORCENTAJES DE PESO CON RESPECTO AL PESO TOTAL DEL POLVO DE COLEÓPTEROS. LA INVENCIÓN TAMBIÉN SE DIRIGE A UN MÉTODO DE PREPARACIÓN DEL POLVO DE COLEÓPTEROS Y A SUS USOS, ESPECIALMENTE EN NUTRICIÓN DE HUMANOS O ANIMALES.</p> <p> THIS INVENTION IS RELATED TO A COLEOPTER POWDER CONTAINING AT LEAST 67% BY PROTEIN WEIGHT AND AT LEAST 5% BY CHITINE WEIGHT, WEIGHT PERCENTAGES REGARDING THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE COLEOPTER POWDER. THE INVENTION IS ALSO ADDRESSED TO A METHOD OF PREPARATION OF COLEOPTER DUST AND ITS USES, ESPECIALLY IN NUTRITION OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS. </p>

Water-soluble extract and method of obtaining it from insect cuticles

Extrait hydrosoluble et procédé d’obtention à partir de cuticules d’insectes La présente invention concerne un extrait hydrosoluble issu d’insectes, ainsi que son procédé d’obtention. Cet extrait hydrosoluble comprend entre 13 % et 30 % en poids sec de protéines présentant une taille comprise dans la gamme ]555 ; 1400] Daltons, sur le poids sec total de protéines de l’extrait hydrosoluble, et présente une teneur en chitine comprise entre 0,5 % et 6 % en poids sec, sur le poids sec total de l’extrait hydrosoluble. Pas de figure The present invention relates to a water-soluble extract obtained from insects, as well as the process for obtaining it. This water-soluble extract comprises between 13% and 30% by dry weight of proteins having a size in the range] 555; 1400] Daltons, on the total dry weight of proteins of the water-soluble extract, and has a chitin content of between 0.5% and 6% by dry weight, on the total dry weight of the water-soluble extract. No figure

Device for sorting insects for sorting a mixture comprising nymphs

The invention relates to a method for sorting insects comprising the successive steps of: - supplying (S1) a mixture comprising nymphs; and - sieving (S3), which allows the nymphs to be separated from the remainder of the mixture, comprising sieving (S4) said mixture with a plastic screen sieve. This method can be supplemented by densimetric sorting. The invention also relates to a corresponding device for sorting insects.

Chitin, hydrolysate and method for the production of one or more desired products from insects by means of enzymatic hydrolysis

La présente invention concerne de la chitine, un hydrolysat et un procédé de production d'au moins un produit d'intérêt à partir d'insectes. Plus particulièrement, la présente invention concerne un procédé de production d'au moins un produit d'intérêt à partir d'insectes, comportant une étape de pressage des cuticules d'insectes, puis l'hydrolyse enzymatique des cuticules d'insectes par une enzyme protéolytique.

LAYING MEDIA FOR INSECTS CONTAINING A TEXTURING SUBSTRATE

La présente invention concerne l'élevage d'insectes et plus particulièrement la séparation des œufs d'insectes des autres constituants d'un milieu de ponte. Elle vise un milieu de ponte pour insectes comportant au moins 75 % en poids d'un substrat texturant non consommable sous forme de particules, au moins 85% en poids desdites particules ayant une taille inférieure à 0,5 mm, et au moins 5% en poids d'un substrat nutritif, les pourcentages en poids étant donnés sur le poids total de milieu de ponte pour insectes. La présente invention concerne également un bac de ponte et leurs utilisations, notamment dans un procédé de collecte d'œufs d'insectes. The present invention relates to the breeding of insects and more particularly to the separation of insect eggs from the other constituents of a laying medium. It is aimed at an egg-laying medium for insects comprising at least 75% by weight of a non-consumable texturizing substrate in the form of particles, at least 85% by weight of said particles having a size less than 0.5 mm, and at least 5% by weight of a nutrient substrate, the weight percentages being given on the total weight of insect egg-laying medium. The present invention also relates to a spawning tank and their uses, in particular in a method for collecting insect eggs.

Temperature control of a climatic zone of an insect-breeding facility.

La invención se relaciona con un criadero de insectos que comprende una zona climatizada (Z1, Z2) para el almacenamiento de los insectos. El criadero comprende una zona con air acondicionado (Z4), que comprende un sistema de aire acondicionado para hacer que el aire llegue a una primera temperatura y, simultáneamente, a una segunda temperatura (T2). Se configura un primer juego de conductos (C1) para transportar el aire a la primera temperatura desde la zona con aire acondicionado (Z4) hacia la zona climatizada (Z1, Z2), y se configura un segundo juego de conductos (C2) para transportar el aire a la segunda temperatura desde la zona con aire acondicionado (Z4) hacia la zona climatizada (Z1, Z2). El criadero comprende además un equipo de extracción de aire desde la zona climatizada (Z1, Z2). La invención se relaciona además con un método correspondiente de aire acondicionado en una zona climatizada (Z1, Z2) de un criadero de insectos.

Beetle powder

insect breeding process

a invenção se refere a um método para procriar insetos, que compreende fases de crescimento durante as quais os insetos são armazenados em um ambiente controlado, em que as ditas fases de crescimento alternam com as sequências operacionais durante as quais pelo menos uma operação de procriação específica é realizada. o método compreende uma sequência, chamada de sequência de sincronização, durante as quais um lote de insetos é selecionado e dividido em uma pluralidade de categorias de tamanho ou maturidade em recipientes separados, então, os ditos recipientes (31, 32) são agrupados para formar unidades de procriação básica (ue) que compreendem um número predefinido de recipientes (31, 32), uma unidade de procriação básica (ue) que compreende apenas insetos da mesma categoria.

Preservation of water-soluble vitamins

本发明涉及一种包括对包含甲壳质和水溶性维生素和/或其衍生物的组合物进行热处理的方法。本发明还涉及能够通过根据本发明的方法获得的颗粒，包含甲壳质和水溶性维生素和/或其衍生物的颗粒，和所述颗粒在人类食物或动物饲料中，特别是在鱼饲料中的用途。最后，本发明涉及甲壳质用于在热处理期间保护水溶性维生素的用途。

Therapeutic uses of an insect powder

The invention relates to a Coleoptera powder for using in the treatment of vibriosis, which particularly affects the white shrimp. 20371995_1 (GHMatters) P45226AU01