Hermetia Illucens Larvae
meat ingredient
What is it?
Hermetia Illucens Larvae is a meat ingredient. Graded good: a real, recognisable ingredient that adds nutritional value, so it lifts a product’s score.
Other names on labels: black soldier fly larvae
At a glance
- Base score
- 1 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 3 products
Products containing hermetia illucens larvae
Results reflect the latest label we hold for each product, not a live check of today's recipe. Open a product to see its source and last-checked date.
Common questions about hermetia illucens larvae
Is Hermetia Illucens Larvae good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
What is Hermetia illucens larvae in dog food?
Hermetia illucens larvae are the larvae of the black soldier fly, used as an alternative protein source. They appear in some UK sustainable dog foods. This ingredient provides protein and is suitable for some dogs.
Is black soldier fly larvae a real ingredient in dog food?
Yes, black soldier fly larvae is a named ingredient used in some UK dog foods. It is an insect protein source. Some dogs tolerate it well, but speak to your vet if your dog has dietary sensitivities.
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How many UK dog foods contain hermetia illucens larvae?
3 UK products list hermetia illucens larvae as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown above, sorted by rating.
What else is hermetia illucens larvae called on labels?
Manufacturers can also list it as black soldier fly larvae. We match this to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade hermetia illucens larvae?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.