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  • Open Access
276 Citations
29,858 Views
17 Pages

4 May 2017

Polyphenols are plant secondary metabolites containing antioxidant properties, which help to protect chronic diseases from free radical damage. Dietary polyphenols are the subject of enhancing scientific interest due to their possible beneficial effe...

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  • Open Access
2,103 Views
14 Pages

27 February 2025

Black soybeans are rich in beneficial substances like anthocyanins, which help combat free radicals, and also have a high protein content. However, the soybean production system in Thailand struggles with issues relating to the use of machinery for h...

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  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,453 Views
15 Pages

Enrichment of Flavonoids in Short-Germinated Black Soybeans (Glycine max L.) Induced by Slight Acid Treatment

  • Caimei Huang,
  • Xiaolan Quan,
  • Yongqi Yin,
  • Xiangli Ding,
  • Zhengfei Yang,
  • Jiangyu Zhu and
  • Weiming Fang

13 March 2024

Exogenous abiotic stimulant treatments are a straightforward and effective method for enhancing secondary metabolites in plants. In this study, the response surface optimization method was used to optimize the conditions for enriching flavonoids in s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
6,629 Views
17 Pages

Genetic Diversity of Soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) with Black Seed Coats and Green Cotyledons in Korean Germplasm

  • Hyun Jo,
  • Ji Yun Lee,
  • Hyeontae Cho,
  • Hong Jib Choi,
  • Chang Ki Son,
  • Jeong Suk Bae,
  • Kristin Bilyeu,
  • Jong Tae Song and
  • Jeong-Dong Lee

19 March 2021

Soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) with black seed coats and green cotyledons are rich in anthocyanins and chlorophylls known as functional nutrients, antioxidants and compounds with anticarcinogenic properties. Understanding the genetic diversity of...

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  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,531 Views
23 Pages

8 September 2023

Black soybeans are a necessary raw material for the soy sauce industry in Indonesia, with the reason being that they are preferred because they have a natural black color and a delicious and savory taste. As a source of raw material for soy sauce, th...

  • Article
  • Open Access
32 Citations
4,862 Views
25 Pages

21 May 2021

In this study, black soybean was firstly processed by solid-state fermentation (SSF) with a probiotic fungus Eurotium cristatum YL-1. The effect of SSF on the nutritional components (including proximate, amino acids, minerals, and fatty acids), total...

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  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,791 Views
14 Pages

7 November 2024

Plant hormones play a critical role in the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of plants, with functions such as regulating the metabolic pathways of secondary metabolite production and alleviating external stresses. In this study, the synthesis...

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  • Open Access
22 Citations
6,329 Views
14 Pages

Black Soybean Improves Vascular Function and Blood Pressure: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Crossover Trial in Humans

  • Yoko Yamashita,
  • Asuka Nakamura,
  • Fumio Nanba,
  • Shizuka Saito,
  • Toshiya Toda,
  • Junichi Nakagawa and
  • Hitoshi Ashida

10 September 2020

Vascular dysfunction and injurious stimuli such as oxidative stress are closely related to the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Dietary polyphenols are reported to exert beneficial effects in reducing the risk of CVD. Black soybean has been use...

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  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,992 Views
16 Pages

The demand for black soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) with green cotyledons is increasing because of their health benefits. Therefore, it is important to understand the genetic diversity of black soybean germplasms and to develop a new soybean culti...

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  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,392 Views
11 Pages

10 February 2021

Anthocyanins from the black soybean seed coat are known to have many pharmaceutical effects. However, black soybean seed contains antinutritional factors such as lipoxygenase, Kunitz trypsin inhibitor (KTI), lectin, and stachyose. The genetic removal...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
4,692 Views
15 Pages

Effects of Modified Processing Methods on Structural Changes of Black Soybean Protein Isolate

  • Yinglei Zhang,
  • Yanyang Yin,
  • Shuwen Lu,
  • Xinmiao Yao,
  • Xianzhe Zheng,
  • Rui Zhao,
  • Zhebin Li,
  • Huifang Shen and
  • Shouwen Zhang

23 August 2018

To explore better methods of natural protein modification for black soybean, comparisons among the effects of different modified methods on structural changes of the modified products of black soybean protein isolate (BSPI) were carried out in this s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,700 Views
21 Pages

26 January 2025

The use of black soybean (Glycine max L.), an edible crop prevalent in Asia, has attracted attention for its hepatoprotective properties. Notably, the anthocyanin components in black soybean coats have shown potential in inhibiting tumor growth. Here...

  • Article
  • Open Access
53 Citations
7,325 Views
12 Pages

Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activity of Korean Black Soybean (Glycine max L.) Landraces

  • Kyung Jun Lee,
  • Da-Young Baek,
  • Gi-An Lee,
  • Gyu-Taek Cho,
  • Yoon-Sup So,
  • Jung-Ro Lee,
  • Kyung-Ho Ma,
  • Jong-Wook Chung and
  • Do Yoon Hyun

Black soybean (Glycine max L.) has been used as a traditional medicine because its seed coat contains various natural phenolic compounds such as anthocyanins. The objective of this study was to reveal the genetic variation in the agricultural traits,...

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  • Open Access
2,467 Views
16 Pages

Enhanced Antitumor Activity of Korean Black Soybean Cultivar ‘Soman’ by Targeting STAT-Mediated Aerobic Glycolysis

  • Su Hwan Park,
  • Jeong Hyun Seo,
  • Min Young Kim,
  • Hye Jin Yun,
  • Beom Kyu Kang,
  • Jun Hoi Kim,
  • Su Vin Heo,
  • Yeong Hoon Lee,
  • Hye Rang Park and
  • Jong-Ho Lee
  • + 1 author

18 February 2025

Black soybeans have numerous health benefits owing to their high polyphenolic content, antioxidant activity, and antitumor effects. We previously reported that the Korean black soybean cultivar ‘Soman’ possesses higher anthocyanin and iso...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,233 Views
22 Pages

Effect of Enzymatic Glycosylation on Film-Processing Properties and Biological Activities of Black Soybean Protein

  • Yinglei Zhang,
  • Xue Gong,
  • Jing Wang,
  • Boxin Dou,
  • Lida Hou,
  • Wei Xiao,
  • Jiang Chang and
  • Danting Li

17 February 2025

In this study, chitooligosaccharides (COS) were introduced into black soybean protein (BSP) using transglutaminase (TG) as a biocatalyst. The film-processing properties and physiological activities of the enzymatically glycosylated black soybean prot...

  • Article
  • Open Access
25 Citations
6,240 Views
11 Pages

Black Soybean and Adzuki Bean Extracts Lower Blood Pressure by Modulating the Renin-Angiotensin System in Spontaneously Hypertensive Rats

  • Eun-Woo Jeong,
  • Se-Yeong Park,
  • Yun-Sun Yang,
  • You-Jin Baek,
  • Da-Min Yun,
  • Hyun-Joo Kim,
  • Gwang-Woong Go and
  • Hyeon-Gyu Lee

6 July 2021

Hypertension, causing cardiovascular disease, stroke, and heart failure, has been a rising health issue worldwide. Black soybeans and adzuki beans have been widely consumed throughout history due to various bioactive components. We evaluated the anti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,296 Views
15 Pages

Black Soybean Seed Coat Extract Suppresses Gut Tumorigenesis by Augmenting the Production of Gut Microbiota-Derived Short-Chain Fatty Acids

  • Yasuyuki Shimizu,
  • Shunta Hirano,
  • Mohammed Salah,
  • Namiko Hoshi,
  • Yoko Yamashita,
  • Takeshi Fukumoto,
  • Naritoshi Mukumoto,
  • Ai Nakaoka,
  • Takeaki Ishihara and
  • Ryohei Sasaki
  • + 2 authors

15 November 2024

Background: Proanthocyanidins (PACs) from black soybean seed coat have antioxidant and anti-tumorigenic properties. We investigated the anti-tumor properties and mechanisms of action of PACs on colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods: We fed the APCmin/+ mi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,368 Views
20 Pages

Soil erosion has caused the loss of black soil and exposed the soil parent material in the cultivated layer of sloping farmland in Northeast China. Straw return (STR) and manure fertilization (MF) are critical measures to improve soil quality and cro...

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  • Open Access
1,136 Views
14 Pages

Small black soybeans (Seomoktae, SBS), traditionally regarded as medicinal beans in East Asia, contain abundant bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential. This study aimed to develop a functional plant-based milk substitute...

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  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,895 Views
13 Pages

19 January 2022

The yield of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) is based on several components, such as the number of plants per unit area, pod number per plant, number of nodes, and seed weight. Additionally, the hundred-seed weight (HSW) is an important component af...

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  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,132 Views
22 Pages

Formulation of Black Soybean Yogurt and Evaluation of Changes in the Bioactive Profile and Other Compositional Aspects During Fermentation and Storage

  • Thiana Claudia Freire Esteves,
  • Ilana Felberg,
  • Adriana Farah,
  • Adelia Ferreira de Faria-Machado,
  • Eduardo Henrique Miranda Walter,
  • Manuela Cristina Pessanha de Araujo Santiago,
  • Sidney Pacheco,
  • Rosemar Antoniassi,
  • Rosires Deliza and
  • Veronica Calado
  • + 1 author

Black soybean is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help prevent several degenerative diseases, but in the Western diet, it is poorly used, despite the interest in foods rich in bioactive compounds. This study aimed to fo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
9,625 Views
13 Pages

Effect of Black Soybean Koji Extract on Glucose Utilization and Adipocyte Differentiation in 3T3-L1 Cells

  • Chi-Chang Huang,
  • Wen-Ching Huang,
  • Chien-Wen Hou,
  • Yu-Wei Chi and
  • Hui-Yu Huang

9 May 2014

Adipocyte differentiation and the extent of subsequent fat accumulation are closely related to the occurrence and progression of diseases such as insulin resistance and obesity. Black soybean koji (BSK) is produced by the fermentation of black soybea...

  • Article
  • Open Access
32 Citations
7,760 Views
11 Pages

Study of Active Ingredients in Black Soybean Sprouts and Their Safety in Cosmetic Use

  • Jixiang Lai,
  • Can Xin,
  • Ya Zhao,
  • Bing Feng,
  • Congfen He,
  • Yinmao Dong,
  • Yun Fang and
  • Shaomin Wei

1 October 2012

Active ingredients in different lengths of black soybean sprouts were extracted with water. Concentrations of the main proteins and polysaccharides were determined by the Forint phenol assay and phenol-sulfuric acid assay, respectively. Anti-oxidizin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,884 Views
16 Pages

Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Anthocyanin-Enriched Black Soybean Seed Coat (BSSC) Crude Extract on LPS-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Mice

  • Yu-Tang Tung,
  • Chun-Liang Tung,
  • Cheng-Chia Hsieh,
  • Yu-Chen Huang,
  • Shiming Li,
  • Chun-Liang Tung and
  • Jyh-Horng Wu

Soybeans rank among the top five globally produced crops. Black soybeans contain anthocyanins in their seed coat, offering strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. This study explores the protective effects of black soybean seed coat (BSSC)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
867 Views
20 Pages

27 September 2025

Anthocyanins are key antioxidants that play a significant role in plant responses to adverse stresses, including nitrogen deficiency. However, research on the metabolic and transcriptional regulation of anthocyanins in black soybean seed coats under...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,635 Views
14 Pages

Black soybean okara is a common food byproduct in Asia. This study conducted collaborative fermentation with Rhizopus oligosporus and Yarrowia lipolytica to produce a GABA-enriched okara product. Two black soybean varieties, TN3 and TN5, were used, a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
3,995 Views
14 Pages

25 April 2022

Black soybean has been used in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory diseases, cancer, and diabetes and as a nutritional source since ancient times. We found that Korean black soybean cultivar A63 has more cyanidin-3-O-glucoside, (C3G), procyani...

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  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,576 Views
16 Pages

9 July 2022

In order to improve the nutritional value and reduce starch the digestibility of black soybean cookies, superfine black soybean flour was modified by heat-moisture treatment (HMT). The physicochemical properties, structure analysis of the flour sampl...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,185 Views
15 Pages

14 October 2023

The effects of ultrasonic treatment for the culture medium of solid black soybean okara with choline chloride (ChCl) on the survival and β-glucosidase activity of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BCRC 10357 (Lp-BCRC10357) were investigated. A mixtu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,616 Views
16 Pages

A Strategy for Sustainable Production of Isoflavones from Black Soybean Okara via Solid-State Co-Fermentation

  • Yi-Chung Lai,
  • Bang-Yuan Chen,
  • Jung-Feng Hsieh,
  • Chien-Cheng Yeh,
  • Cheng Huang,
  • Meng-I Kuo and
  • Chun-Ping Lu

Okara, the soybean residue generated during soymilk and tofu production, is nutrient-rich but underutilized due to its high moisture content and perishability. This study established a sustainable solid-state co-fermentation strategy using Rhizopus o...

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  • Open Access
46 Citations
6,969 Views
10 Pages

16 January 2013

Response surface methodology (RSM) using a central composite design (CCD) was employed to optimize the conditions for extraction of antioxidants from black soybean (Glycine max var) sprouts. Three influencing factors: liquid-solid ratio, period of ul...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,651 Views
12 Pages

29 October 2024

We aimed to evaluate the effect of black soybean extract cream (BSEC) on 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced dermatitis in murine models mimicking inflammatory dermatitis observed in humans. In this DNCB-induced model, BALB/c mice were spread wit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,280 Views
14 Pages

25 November 2021

To assess the potential of by-products of the black bean fermented soybean sauce manufacturing process as new functional food materials, we prepared black bean steamed liquid lyophilized product (BBSLP) and analysed its antioxidant effects in vitro....

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  • Open Access
30 Citations
6,862 Views
13 Pages

24 December 2021

The production of insect biomass from organic waste is a major challenge in terms of reducing the environmental impacts of waste and maintaining feed and food security. The feasibility of the co-conversion of soybean curd residue (SCR) and kitchen wa...

  • Review
  • Open Access
464 Views
20 Pages

Cylindrocladium Black Rot of Peanut and Red Crown Rot of Soybean Caused by Calonectria ilicicola: A Review

  • Ying Xue,
  • Xiaohe Geng,
  • Xingxing Liang,
  • Guanghai Lu,
  • Guy Smagghe,
  • Lingling Wei,
  • Changjun Chen,
  • Yunpeng Gai and
  • Bing Liu

1 January 2026

Calonectria ilicicola (anamorph: Cylindrocladium parasiticum) is a globally important soil-borne fungal pathogen, causing Cylindrocladium black rot (CBR) in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) and red crown rot (RCR) in soybeans (Glycine max), two legume crop...

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  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,404 Views
14 Pages

Alleviating Effects of Black Soybean Peptide on Oxidative Stress Injury Induced by Lead in PC12 Cells via Keap1/Nrf2/TXNIP Signaling Pathway

  • Ning Li,
  • Liuding Wen,
  • Tiange Li,
  • Huijie Yang,
  • Mingwu Qiao,
  • Tianlin Wang,
  • Lianjun Song,
  • Xianqing Huang,
  • Mingming Li and
  • Fangyu Wang
  • + 1 author

28 July 2022

Many researchers have found that Pb exposure can cause oxidative stress damage to the body’s tissue. Black soybean peptide (BSP) has a variety of physiological functions, especially in terms of oxidative stress. Nevertheless, the mitigation fun...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
4,603 Views
15 Pages

Yak-Kong Soybean (Glycine max) Fermented by a Novel Pediococcus pentosaceus Inhibits the Oxidative Stress-Induced Monocyte–Endothelial Cell Adhesion

  • Ji Seung Kim,
  • Jong Hun Kim,
  • Sasikumar Arunachalam Palaniyandi,
  • Charles C. Lee,
  • Ji Woo You,
  • Hee Yang,
  • Jung Han Yoon Park,
  • Seung Hwan Yang and
  • Ki Won Lee

19 June 2019

Yak-Kong (YK), a small black soybean (Glycine max) in Korea, contained higher concentrations of antioxidants than ordinary black soybean or yellow soybean in our previous study. We prepared the fermented YK extract by using a novel lactic acid bacter...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,426 Views
16 Pages

Effect of Anthocyanin-Enriched Brine on Nutritional, Functional and Sensory Properties of Pickled Baby Corn

  • Marijana Simić,
  • Valentina Nikolić,
  • Dubravka Škrobot,
  • Jelena Srdić,
  • Vesna Perić,
  • Saša Despotović and
  • Slađana Žilić

28 April 2023

Considering the great potential of black soybean seed coat as a source of bioactive compounds, the objective of this study was to investigate the effect of anthocyanin-rich brine from the seed coat on functional properties of pickled baby corn, as we...

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  • Open Access
6 Citations
2,802 Views
18 Pages

The Influence of Alternative Diets and Whole Dry Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens) on the Production Performance, Blood Status, and Egg Quality of Laying Hens

  • Ana Montalbán,
  • Josefa Madrid,
  • Fuensanta Hernández,
  • Achille Schiavone,
  • Eduardo Ruiz,
  • Cristian J. Sánchez,
  • Lucía Ayala,
  • Edoardo Fiorilla and
  • Silvia Martínez-Miró

2 September 2024

Given the significant environmental consequences of current poultry feed practices and the heavy dependence of the European Union on imported soybeans, studying alternatives is crucial. This study evaluated the potential benefits of using locally sou...

  • Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,295 Views
19 Pages

2 August 2022

Traceability information as a solution option becomes an important task for the industry in providing products, preparing sustainable raw materials, and ensuring adequate safety quality. The emergence of these demands makes the industry perform track...

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  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,455 Views
25 Pages

Skeletal muscle atrophy is a debilitating condition characterized by the loss of muscle mass and function. It is commonly associated with aging, chronic diseases, disuse, and prolonged glucocorticoid therapy. Oxidative stress and catabolic signaling...

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  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,029 Views
10 Pages

Validation of Antiobesity Effects of Black Soybean Seed Coat Powder Suitable as a Food Material: Comparisons with Conventional Yellow Soybean Seed Coat Powder

  • Yuuki Moriyasu,
  • Chiho Fukumoto,
  • Maki Wada,
  • Erika Yano,
  • Hiroshi Murase,
  • Masatoshi Mizuno,
  • Nobuhiro Zaima and
  • Tatsuya Moriyama

13 April 2021

In this study, we fed obese model mice black soybean seed coat powder (BSCP) and evaluated the antiobesity effects. As a control, normal yellow soybean seed coat powder (YSCP) was used. C57BL/6J, a high-fat diet-induced obesity model mouse, was fed a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,448 Views
11 Pages

14 December 2023

The significance of sample grinding is frequently disregarded during the development of analytical methods, which are often validated with spiked samples that may not accurately reflect incurred residues. This study investigated the particle size of...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
4,343 Views
14 Pages

Obesity is characterized by elevated infiltration of macrophages into adipose tissue, leading to the development of insulin resistance. The black soybean seed coat is a rich source of anthocyanins with antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities....

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
3,617 Views
19 Pages

Critical Limits for Soybean and Black Bean Root Growth, Based on Macroporosity and Penetrability, for Soils with Distinct Texture and Management Systems

  • Luis Eduardo Akiyoshi Sanches Suzuki,
  • Dalvan José Reinert,
  • Marlene Cristina Alves and
  • José Miguel Reichert

3 March 2022

Soil compaction is a worldwide problem in agricultural areas, and it is important to define soil properties and reference values that allow knowledge of the compaction level for decision making. The objective of this study was to define the critical...

  • Article
  • Open Access
321 Views
10 Pages

19 December 2025

The objective of this study was to evaluate the responses of the reproductive performance, milk composition, and blood profile of sows, as well as the performance of their offspring when their dietary soybean meal is partially replaced by black soldi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
6,609 Views
12 Pages

Defatted Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal as an Alternative to Soybean Meal for Broiler Chickens

  • Sashka Chobanova,
  • Nikolay Karkelanov,
  • Stephen Charles Mansbridge,
  • Isobel Margaret Whiting,
  • Antonija Simic,
  • Stephen Paul Rose and
  • Vasil Radoslavov Pirgozliev

20 September 2023

The production of soybean meal (SBM) has a substantial impact on the environment and reducing its inclusion in poultry diets by using alternative protein sources, such as insect meal, is an important challenge for nutritionists. This study aimed to c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
21 Citations
5,037 Views
14 Pages

30 August 2023

One hundred and twenty, one-day-old male broiler chicks were used to investigate the effects of supplementation with different dietary protein sources on their performance and immune systems. Chicks were randomly divided into four equal experimental...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,113 Views
18 Pages

The Preparation and Characterization of Antioxidant Films Based on Hazelnut Shell-Based Vegetable Carbon Black/Chitosan/Gelatin and the Application on Soybean Oils

  • Mengyuan Niu,
  • Jiaxin Wang,
  • Zhaoying Xun,
  • Mengzhuo Liu,
  • He Li,
  • Weiyi Wang,
  • Yuchen Wang,
  • Chao Guo,
  • Hanyu Li and
  • Ning Xia
  • + 2 authors

9 May 2025

In this study, hazelnut shell-based vegetable carbon black (HCB) was synthesized from renewable agricultural waste and incorporated into chitosan (CS) and gelatin (GEL) matrices to fabricate active packaging films. The structure of HCB was characteri...

  • Article
  • Open Access
49 Citations
5,752 Views
9 Pages

29 July 2021

Black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens) larvae are considered as insects with a high potential to convert organic waste into high-value products. The objective of this study was to investigate the growth performance, waste reduction efficiency, an...

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