Insights

Protein percentage is only the starting point. Learn which mealworm specifications, documents and storage details feed buyers should compare before ordering.

Cross-border insect protein shipments depend on a document set that is agreed before the container is booked. The exact requirements vary by destination and product format.

A small moisture variance can turn into a large inventory problem. Dried insect protein is hygroscopic, so packaging and storage conditions matter as much as the drying line.

Protein percentage is the first number buyers compare, but it is rarely the only one that decides the cost of a formulation. Fat, moisture, bulk density and microbiology all change how an ingredient behaves on the line.