Insect – Diptera
Non-invasive species
Present on all continents
Not a vector of disease
No known pathologies
Very broad food spectrum
Alpha-Chitin breeds the bio-resource Hermetia Illucens in its Fly-Farming operation in the south of France. They are working to maximize chitin production using this clean resource.
They have integrated methods and tools into their process to control biological development (reproduction, larval growth, dedicated environment, biosecurity) through a diet that complies with European legislation and is non-GMO.
Alpha-Chitin has designed a proprietary extraction and purification method adapted to the characteristics of our larvae. Its environmental footprint is greatly reduced and its efficiency allows the production of the widest range of chitosan specifications (from very low to very high molecular weight, adjustable crystallinity, medium to very high purity).
Chitosan Global is the only source for black soldier fly larvae in the U.S. This clean reliable source of ultra-pure chitin with virtually no contaminants can be turned into any derivative for use in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. This versatile and eco-friendly material has garnered significant attention due to its wide range of applications and benefits across various industries.