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Behaviour of Staphylococcus aureus in the Rearing Substrate of Tenebrio molitor Larvae
Veterinary Sciences, 2023 Tenebrio molitor (mealworm) is one of the most promising insect species to produce sustainable feed and food with high nutritional value. Insects may harbour microorganisms both in the gut and on the exoskeleton originating from the rearing environment ...
Francesca Pedonese +5 more
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Molecules, 2022 Entomophagy, that is, the consumption of insects, is gaining more and more popularity. The research carried out so far on the use of edible insects in the food industry has shown that they are a valuable source of protein, and do not significantly affect
Magdalena Gantner +6 more
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Electrophoretic Patterns of Mealworm Proteins [PDF]
Nature, 1959 THE literature concerning insect proteins is, generally, represented by analyses of single developmental stages, usually immature, haemolymph being the principal fluid investigated. The results of these studies show that the protein component fluctuates during development1–4.
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Insights into the Allergenic Potential of the Edible Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor)
Foods, 2019 The edible yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor), contains an extremely diverse panel of soluble proteins, including proteins with structural functions such as muscle proteins, as well as proteins involved in metabolic functions such as enzymes.
Annick Barre +11 more
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Rapid Identification of Edible Insect Species in Food Using MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry. [PDF]
Rapid Commun Mass SpectromABSTRACT Rationale Edible insects are emerging as sustainable, nutritious ‘foods of the future’ and are gradually introduced to the European market as novel foods. Ensuring consumer safety and preventing fraud requires legal regulation, which in turn depends on reliable analytical methods.
Straka D +9 more
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Effect of yellow mealworm dung feed on growth performance of crayfish
Siliao yanjiu, 2023 The experiment was to study the feasibility of using yellow mealworm dung as bait for shrimp. Using mealworm dung, mealworm larva meal, whole wheat meal and shell meal as feed materials, the changes of crude protein, crude fat and amino acids before and ...
XIONG Xiao-li +5 more
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Future Foods, 2021 The objective of this study was to evaluate sensory perception and consumers’ attitude and liking of products with different textures, crisps and pâtés, with added mealworm ingredient in different amounts. By addition of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) in
K. Wendin +8 more
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Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor Larvae) as an Alternative Protein Source for Monogastric Animal: A Review
Animals, 2020 Edible insects have been used as an alternative protein source for food and animal feed, and the market size for edible insects has increased. Tenebrio molitor larvae, also known as mealworm and yellow mealworm, are considered a good protein source with ...
Jinsu Hong, Taehee Han, Yoo Yong Kim
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Nutritional Value of Banded Cricket and Mealworm Larvae
Foods, 2023 Insect farming is more ecological than traditional animal farming, as it requires less water and contributes to lower greenhouse gas emissions. In our study, banded cricket (BC) and mealworm larvae (ML) were analyzed. The proximate composition was determined according to Association of Official Analytical Chemists. The mineral content was determined by
Jagoda Kępińska-Pacelik +5 more
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Molecules, 2020 Edible insects, due to their high nutritional value, are a good choice for traditional food supplementation. The effects of partial replacement of wheat flour and butter with mealworm flour (Tenebrio molitor) on the quality attributes of shortcake ...
Ewelina Zielińska, Urszula Pankiewicz
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