Black soldier fly larvae as alternative to conventional animal feed: an Islamic and science perspective

Jamaludin, Mohammad Aizat and Ramli, Siti Nur Harmizah and Nordin, Noor Faizul Hadry and Abdullah Sani, Muhamad Shirwan and Al-Baarri, Ahmad Ni’matullah (2023) Black soldier fly larvae as alternative to conventional animal feed: an Islamic and science perspective. Journal of Halal Industry & Services, 6 (1). pp. 1-10. E-ISSN 2637-0891

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Abstract

The black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens Linnaeus, is a worthwhile insect genus whose larvae have shown promise for sustainable animal feed because of their economical and premium protein. Concerns arise among Muslims about whether the usage of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) as animal feed is permissible by Shariah because hasyarat (insect) consumption, excluding grasshoppers, is forbidden based on the majority of Islamic scholars. This study examined the Halal status of animals fed with BSFL, investigated the benefits of BSFL in industrial farming, and analyzed the Maqasid al-Shariah view on the usage of BSFL as animal feed. Library research and document analysis were applied as qualitative methods. The study shows that BSFL has approximately a dry matter of 40% protein and 30% fat, no significant upshot in egg odour produced by hens fed with BSFL, and the whole nutritional exchange of fish meal with BSFL has no negative effects on the physicochemical merit of Atlantic salmon. The study concludes that if animals fed with BSFL are not affected in terms of the odour, colour, and taste of najs (impurity), then the animals are not categorized as Jallalah (contaminated) animals. Hence, the usage of BSFL as animal feed is permissible (Halal) and is classified as Tahsiniyyat (luxuries) based on Maqasid al-Shariah.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Animal feed; Black soldier fly larvae; Halal; Industrial farming; Maqasid al-Shariah
Subjects:	BPH Islamic Economics > BPH111.4 Halal issues. Fatawa BPH Islamic Economics > BPH114 Consumption. Halal issues BPH Islamic Economics > BPH114.3 Halal industry science BPH Islamic Economics > BPH117 Consumption. Halal issues. Standards. Certification. Halal status BPH Islamic Economics > BPH122 Consumption. Halal issues. Specific products. Food and drink H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD9016.5 Halal Science T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP372.6 Halal food industry
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART)
Depositing User:	Dr. Mohammad Aizat Jamaludin
Date Deposited:	15 Feb 2024 16:40
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2024 16:40
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/110868

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