Chitin analysis: why this parameter is becoming increasingly important

The insect industry is growing rapidly. Insect meal, insect oil, and frass are increasingly finding their way into animal feed, pet food, and aquafeed. However, this protein transition also brings new analytical challenges. One of the most important is chitin. Harald Dahlmans, Senior Product Developer at NutriControl, explains why chitin analysis is being requested more frequently and what this means for the interpretation of protein and crude fiber results.