Pengaruh Bentuk dan Lama Penyimpanan Terhadap Kadar Air, Protein Kasar, Lemak Kasar, Persentase Jamur, dan Serangan Serangga dari Produk Larva Black Soldier Fly

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of form and storage duration on moisture content, crude protein, crude fat, fungal percentage, and insect infestation of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae products. The research was conducted at the Laboratory of Animal Feed Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of North Sumatra. The research design used was a completely randomized design (CRD) with a 3x3 factorial pattern and 3 replications. Factor A was feed form (mash, crumble, and pellet) and factor B was storage duration (0, 4, and 8 weeks). The results showed that feed form and storage duration had a significant effect (P<0.05) on moisture content and crude protein, but did not significantly affect (P>0.05) the percentage of mold and insect infestation. Overall, the pellet form was the best treatment because it was able to maintain low moisture content (8.58%), maintain the stability of crude protein (20.00%) and crude fat (10.89%), and was free from fungi and insects during storage. It can be concluded that the pellet form is recommended as the most storable form of BSF larvae and suitable for use as livestock feed.