Insect Protein Extraction Services

Insects are diverse in species, abundant in numbers, and rich in protein content. They contain all the essential amino acids required by the human body and can also be used to extract amino acids that the human body cannot synthesize on its own, such as lysine, threonine, and methionine. If processed appropriately to extract protein, insects hold promise as a potential animal protein source to address the current global protein resource crisis. Lifeasible specializes in the insect sector, and our mission is to provide high-quality, reliable solutions for insect protein extraction through the application of advanced biotechnological methods.

Advantages of Insect Protein Extraction

• Insect proteins have diverse biological functions, including participation in various biological processes, such as insect growth and development, as well as metabolic regulation. Insect protein extraction facilitates in-depth research on insects.
• As an unconventional protein source, insect proteins can be used as components of recombinant foods or added to raw material mixtures for human consumption.
• Insect proteins have a wide range of sources, high nutritional value, and low pollution from breeding, making them a highly promising new protein resource with great development potential.

What Can We Offer?

Insect protein extraction helps researchers better understand the biological characteristics, physiological functions, and role of insects in the food chain. We can help customers select the optimal insect protein extraction solution based on the characteristics and requirements of their samples.

• Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE). Compared to traditional extraction methods, this technology offers advantages such as high efficiency, minimal solvent residue, and minimal impact on heat-sensitive substances. By using insect powder as a raw material and extracting it with supercritical carbon dioxide or other solvents, high-purity proteins can be separated.
• Enzymatic extraction technology. We utilize proteolytic enzymes (such as alkaline proteases, acidic proteases, etc.) to enzymatically hydrolyze insect tissues, releasing proteins from cells. This technology is mild in conditions, does not cause protein denaturation or inactivation, and achieves high extraction efficiency while being environmentally friendly.
• Organic solvent extraction. We use organic solvents (such as ethanol, butanol, etc.) to extract insect proteins. This method effectively separates proteins from fats and other components, making it suitable for extracting proteins tightly bound to lipids.
• Recombinant protein expression technology. We use an insect cell expression system to express recombinant proteins in insect cells. This technology enables researchers to obtain high-purity, high-activity recombinant proteins, making it suitable for applications in biopharmaceuticals and other fields.

In addition, we also offer other insect protein extraction methods that customers may wish to try, ensuring that their requirements are met to the greatest extent possible. If you have any needs, please contact us.

Our Testing Process

• Online consultation. Customers can place orders online through our official website or call our customer service hotline for consultation.
• Pre-treatment. Collect the required insect species, clean them to remove dirt and impurities, then inactivate and dry them.
• Insect disruption. Select physical or chemical methods to release insect proteins for extraction.
• Protein extraction. Select appropriate methods to extract insect proteins.
• Protein purification. Purify proteins using a series of techniques such as centrifugation, filtration, and chromatography.
• Protein content determination. Determine protein content for subsequent operations.

Fig.2 Our experimental process. (Lifeasible)

Why Choose Us?

• Technological leadership. We have introduced and integrated cutting-edge technologies such as supercritical fluid extraction and enzymatic extraction to significantly enhance the extraction efficiency of insect protein, as well as its activity and integrity.
• Customized technical solutions. We offer tailored technical solutions to meet diverse customer requirements, including protein purity, active ingredient content, and the retention of specific functional characteristics during the extraction process.
• Green and environmentally friendly philosophy. While pursuing efficient and high-quality insect protein extraction, we adhere to a green production philosophy, minimizing the use of chemical reagents in the extraction process to reduce environmental impact.
• Professional technical team. We have assembled a team of professionals specializing in insect protein extraction, covering technical R&D, production management, and other aspects, to ensure we provide you with the highest quality insect protein extraction technical services.

Lifeasible is committed to providing advanced and comprehensive technical services for insect protein extraction, driving the development and application of insect protein research. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us.