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Huang Y, Mintah BK, Dabbour M, Liu S, Guo T, Xu H, Dai C, Chen X, Ma H, He R. Comparative analysis of the nutritional composition and volatile compounds in male and female adults, nymphs, and molts of Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker. J Food Sci 2024. [PMID: 39245923 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.17336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2024] [Revised: 08/07/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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ABSTRAC Female adult Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker (FAESW) has traditionally been a food source in Southeast Asian countries such as China and India, due to its rich nutritional content. However, the nutritional value of male adults (MAESW) and its molts (MESW) has hardly been reported. Therefore, this study aims to explore the potential application of MAESW and MESW in food by investigating and comparing their nutritional composition (i.e., protein, amino acids, fatty acids, and essential elements) with traditional sources of nutrition. The protein content of MAESW and MESW was 66.10 ± 0.49% and 59.86 ± 6.07%, respectively, and the highest energy content (462.26 ± 1.28 kcal/100 g) was observed for MAESW. Eight essential amino acids were determined, of which the males and MESW were found to have higher contents than those of FAESW (p < 0.05). Oleic and linoleic acid contents were higher in the adults than nymphs. Moreover, MESW was predominant in calcium (6770.84 mg/kg), whereas MAESW was rich in iron (556.12 mg/kg). Likened to chicken, the protein, amino acid, fatty acid, and mineral contents of ESW were higher. The volatiles of ESW were related to hexaldehyde, benzaldehyde, acetic acid, and butyric acid. This study provides a better understanding of the chemical composition of ESWs during their growth cycle and helps optimize information on edible insects, promoting their use as a potential food source for humans. PRACTICAL APPLICATION As a kind of edible insect, the utilization of adult male Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker (ESW) and its molt is very low at present. Therefore, this study examined the nutrients and volatile substances of ESW (at different growth stages) and molt, which provided a theoretical basis for the subsequent development and utilization of ESW.
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- Yuanyuan Huang
- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- CSIR - Food Research Institute, Accra, Ghana
- Department of Agro-processing Technology and Food Bio-sciences, CSIR College of Science and Technology (CCST), Accra, Ghana
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- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor, Egypt
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- Xinxing Tuyuan Specialized Cooperatives of Huangtang Town, Danyang, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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- School of Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
- Institute of Food Physical Processing, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China
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Xie B, Zhu Y, Chu X, Pokharel SS, Qian L, Chen F. Research Progress and Production Status of Edible Insects as Food in China. Foods 2024; 13:1986. [PMID: 38998491 PMCID: PMC11241641 DOI: 10.3390/foods13131986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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Based on the background of the exacerbating food shortage in the world, it is particularly important to diversify food resources in every possible direction. Among the choices available, edible insects have become an important alternative source of animal food with their high nutritional and functional (pharmacological) values, partially replacing normally consumed animal and livestock protein food sources. The utilization of edible insects has been an ancient custom since the dawn of civilization, attributed to their rich nutrition, alternate protein source, medicinal values, and presence of diverse secondary metabolites and alkaloids. This review provides an introduction to three key aspects of edible insects as food: freshness, long-term preservation, and medicinal value. It also provides details on the food source and products of edible insect species, their detailed nutritional composition and medicinal values, and their potential in producing alternative protein sources. Additionally, the review also encompasses rearing and producing technologies, resource utilization, and industrial development in China. Simultaneously, the problems and challenges faced in the artificial rearing and production development of edible insects, the production advantages over traditional livestock, and the farming evaluation and prospects of edible insects, as well as the lack of specific legislation on edible insects in China, are discussed. This review will be helpful in scientific knowledge propagation regarding edible insects for the public, guiding consumers to establish a diverse perception of sustainable agriculture and food sources in the world that has, as yet, been thwarted by food insecurity. Moreover, though edible insects could potentially serve as part of a commercial and industrial agri-enterprise that could generate a huge income, artificial rearing technology and edible insect product manufacturing and processing have not received sufficient attention from the government on a policy level, thereby leaving an open space for extensive research on edible insects as an alternate food source as well as an examination of the industrial prospects of edible insect products.
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- Boxuan Xie
- Department of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.C.); (S.S.P.)
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- Department of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.C.); (S.S.P.)
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- Department of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.C.); (S.S.P.)
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- Department of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.C.); (S.S.P.)
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- Institute of Leisure Agriculture, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing 210014, China
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- Department of Entomology, College of Plant Protection, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China; (B.X.); (Y.Z.); (X.C.); (S.S.P.)
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Mazı IB. Comparative analysis of nutritional quality and color properties of flours derived from Locusta migratoria at different developmental stages. FOOD SCI TECHNOL INT 2024:10820132241254976. [PMID: 38751138 DOI: 10.1177/10820132241254976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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This study was conducted to determine the variation in the chemical composition of flours derived from Locusta migratoria at two distinct developmental stages: the fourth instar and adult stages. Adult locust flour exhibited approximately two times higher fat content, similar protein content, ash content, CHNS elemental composition, and 45.7% lower total phenolic content compared to fourth instar locust flour. The flour from the adult locust was lighter, more red, and yellow than the fourth instar locust flour. Nineteen fatty acids were detected in both flours, with oleic acid, palmitic acid, and linoleic acid being the major ones. The ΣPUFA/ΣSFA of fourth instar and adult locusts was 0.82 and 0.78, respectively. The ratio of ω-6/ω-3 fatty acids was 2.1 for the fourth instar locust flour and 1.7 for the adult locust flour. Apart from gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), similar amino acids were found in both the flours. However, significant differences were detected in the levels of some of these amino acids between the fourth instar and adult locust flours. Of particular interest, adult locust flour showcased a GABA content of 25.4 mg/100 g dry weight, making it a valuable alternative protein source in developing innovative and nutritious food products.
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- Işıl Barutçu Mazı
- Department of Food Engineering, Agricultural Faculty, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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Muthee MW, Khamis FM, Cheseto X, Tanga CM, Subramanian S, Egonyu JP. Effect of cooking methods on nutritional value and microbial safety of edible rhinoceros beetle grubs ( Oryctes sp.). Heliyon 2024; 10:e25331. [PMID: 38863875 PMCID: PMC11165241 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024] Open
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Although edible rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes sp.) larvae are popularly consumed in many countries worldwide, they are prepared using different methods such as boiling, roasting, toasting, and deep-frying, whose effect on nutritional value and microbial safety is scarcely known. Here we investigated the effect of these methods on the nutritional value and microbial safety of Oryctes sp. larvae. Our hypothesis was that cooking the grubs using the four methods had no effect on their nutritional content and microbial loads and diversity. The grubs were analyzed for proximate composition, and fatty and amino acid profiles using standard chemical procedures; and microbial safety using standard culturing procedures. Deep-frying reduced protein and carbohydrate content, but elevated fat content. Boiling lowered ash content, but increased fibre and carbohydrate composition. Roasting and toasting increased protein and ash contents, respectively. Forty fatty acids were detected in the larvae, of which levels of only five were not significantly affected by cooking method, while the levels of the others were differentially affected by the different cooking methods. Amino acid profiles and levels were largely comparable across treatments, but lysine and arginine were higher in all cooked grubs than raw form. All the cooking methods eliminated Enterobacteriaceae, Shigella sp. and Campylobacter sp. from the grubs. Except boiling, all methods reduced total viable count to safe levels. Salmonella sp. were only eliminated by toasting and roasting; while boiling promoted growth of yeast and moulds. Staphylococcus aureus levels exceeded safety limits in all the cooking methods. These findings offer guidance on the type of method to use in preparing the grubs for desired nutritional and safety outcomes.
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- Marliyn W. Muthee
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), P.O. Box 30772 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), P.O. Box 30772 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), P.O. Box 30772 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), P.O. Box 30772 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), P.O. Box 30772 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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Kolobe SD, Manyelo TG, Malematja E, Sebola NA, Mabelebele M. Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed. Vet Anim Sci 2023; 22:100312. [PMID: 37736572 PMCID: PMC10509705 DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2023.100312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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Common food sources including meat, fish and vegetables are the main source of fats and fatty acids required by human body. Edible insects such as worms, locusts, termites, crickets and flies have also been identified as a potential source of essential fatty acids since they are highly documented to be rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as α-linolenic and linoleic acids which are vital for the normal functioning of the body. The approval of insects as edible food by the European Union has sparked research interest in their potential to form part of human and animal diets due to their abundant protein, amino acids, fats, and minerals. However, little attention has been given to the importance and health benefits of lipids and fatty acids present in edible insects consumed by human and animals. This article aims to review the biological significance of essential fatty acids found in edible insects. The accumulation of fats and essential fatty acids present in edible insects were identified and described based on recommended levels required in human diets. Furthermore, the health benefits associated with insect oils as well as different processing techniques that could influence the quality of fats and fatty acid in edible insects were discussed.
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- Sekobane Daniel Kolobe
- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South Africa
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- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South Africa
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- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South Africa
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- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South Africa
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- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South Africa
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Ventura M, Holland ME, Smith MB, Chaparro JM, Prenni J, Patz JA, Paskewitz S, Weir TL, Stull VJ. Suitability of maize crop residue fermented by Pleurotus ostreatus as feed for edible crickets: growth performance, micronutrient content, and iron bioavailability. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1157811. [PMID: 37497060 PMCID: PMC10368478 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1157811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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Small-scale farming of edible insects could help combat public health challenges such as protein energy malnutrition and anemia, but reliable low-cost feeds for insects are needed. In resource-limited contexts, where grains such as maize are prohibitively costly for use as insect feed, the feasibility of insect farming may depend on finding alternatives. Here, we explore the potential to modify plentiful maize crop residue with edible mushroom mycelium to generate a low-cost feed adjunct for the farmed two-spotted cricket, Gryllus bimaculatus. Mushroom farming, like insect agriculture, is versatile; it can yield nutritious food while increasing system circularity by utilizing lignocellulosic residues from row crops as inputs. Pleurotus ostreatus, is an edible basidiomycete capable of being cultivated on corn stover (Zea mays). Mushroom harvest results in abundant "spent" substrate, which we investigated as a candidate feed ingredient. We created six cricket feeds containing fermented Pleurotus substrate plus an unfermented control, measuring cricket mass, mortality, and maturation weekly to evaluate cricket growth performance impacts of both fungal fermentation duration and mushroom formation. Pasteurized corn stover was inoculated with P. ostreatus mycelium and fermented for 0, 2, 3, 4, or 8 weeks. Some 4 and 8-week substrates were induced to produce mushrooms through manipulations of temperature, humidity, and light conditions. Dried fermented stover (40%) was added to a 1:1 corn/soy grain mix and fed to crickets ad libitum for 44 days. The unfermented control group showed higher survivorship compared to several fermented diets. Control group mass yield was higher for 2 out of 6 fermented diets. Little variation in cricket iron content was observed via ICP-spectrometry across feeds, averaging 2.46 mg/100 g. To determine bioavailability, we conducted in vitro Caco-2 human colon epithelial cell absorption assays, showing that iron in crickets fed fruiting-induced substrates was more bioavailable than in unfruited groups. Despite more bioavailable iron in crickets reared on post-fruiting substrates, we conclude that Pleurotus-fermented stover is an unsuitable feed ingredient for G. bimaculatus due to high mortality, variability in growth responses within treatments, and low mass yield.
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- Martin Ventura
- Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States
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- Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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Singh S, Bhat HF, Kumar S, Lone AB, Aadil RM, Aït-Kaddour A, Hassoun A, Proestos C, Bhat ZF. Ultrasonication and microwave pre-treated locust protein hydrolysates enhanced the storage stability of meat emulsion. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2023; 98:106482. [PMID: 37336078 PMCID: PMC10293763 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2023.106482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
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Locust protein hydrolysates (LoProHs) pre-processed with microwave and ultrasonication were developed and evaluated for their potential for enhancing the quality of the stored meat emulsion (MEmul). Locust protein (LoPro) samples pre-processed with ultrasonication (Ult) or microwave (Mic) or with no treatment (Not) were hydrolysed with alcalase enzyme (3%). The microwave pre-processed (Mic-LoProHs) and ultrasonicated (Ult-LoProHs) hydrolysates showed significantly (P < 0.05) higher antioxidant [FRAP (ferric reducing antioxidant power) and ABTS and DPPH radical scavenging activities] and antimicrobial [minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and inhibitory halos (mm)] potential. The MEmul samples incorporated with Mic-LoProHs and Ult-LoProHs at the maximum level of 1.5% exhibited significantly (P < 0.05) improved results for all the quality parameters such as antioxidant potential (FRAP, ABTS and DPPH), protein oxidation (total carbonyl content), lipid stability, and microbial quality during refrigerated storage (4 ± 1 °C) of two-weeks compared to the control MEmul without any LoProHs. A positive (P < 0.05) impact of the LoProHs was found on the sensory quality of MEmul samples after one week of storage. The digestion simulation improved (P < 0.05) the antioxidant potential of the MEmul samples.
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- Shavinder Singh
- Division of Livestock Products Technology, SKUAST-J, Jammu, India
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- Division of Animal Biotechnology, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, India.
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- Division of Livestock Products Technology, SKUAST-J, Jammu, India
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- Division of Livestock Products Technology, SKUAST-J, Jammu, India
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- National Institute of Food Science and Technology, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Univ. Littoral Côte d'Opale, UMRt 1158 BioEcoAgro, USC ANSES, INRAe, Univ. Artois, Univ. Lille, Univ. Picardie Jules Verne, Univ. Liège, Junia, F-62200, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France.
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Athens, Zografou, Greece.
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- Division of Livestock Products Technology, SKUAST-J, Jammu, India.
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Mohd Zaini NS, Lim EJ, Ahmad NH, Gengatharan A, Wan-Mohtar WAAQI, Abd Rahim MH. The Review of Cooking, Drying, and Green Extraction Methods on General Nutritional Properties of Mealworms and Locusts. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2023; 16:1-15. [PMID: 36844636 PMCID: PMC9940687 DOI: 10.1007/s11947-023-03020-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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The processing of edible insects as an alternative source of nutrition may be a key driver in the development of a sustainable food and feed system. This review will study two industrial types of insects-mealworms and locusts-and summarize evidence related to the impact of processing on their micro- and macronutritional characteristics. The focus will be on their potential use as food for human consumption as opposed to animal feed. Literature has indicated that these two insects have the potential to provide protein and fat qualities comparable to or better than traditional mammalian sources. For example, mealworms-the larval form of the yellow mealworm beetlepossess a higher fat content, while adult locusts are rich in fibers, especially chitin. However, due to the different matrix and nutrient compositions, the processing of mealworms or locusts at a commercial scale needs to be tailored to minimize nutritional loss and maximize cost efficiency. The stages of preprocessing, cooking, drying, and extraction are the most critical control points for nutritional preservation. Thermal cooking applications such as microwave technology have demonstrated promising results, but the generation of heat may contribute to a certain nutritional loss. In an industrial context, drying using freeze dry is the preferred choice due to its uniformity, but it can be costly while increasing lipid peroxidation. During the extraction of nutrients, the use of green emerging technologies such as high hydrostatic pressure, pulsed electric field, and ultrasound may provide an alternative method to enhance nutrient preservation. Graphical Abstract
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- Nurul Solehah Mohd Zaini
- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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- Faculty of Bioeconomics and Health Sciences, Geomatika University College, 54200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Functional Omics and Bioprocess Development Laboratory, Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Food Science, Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
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Suresh S, Mohd Zaini NS, Rahim MHA, Ahmad NH. Insects and worms as an alternative protein source in the halal food industry. INNOVATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS IN HALAL SUPPLY CHAIN WORLDWIDE 2023:127-148. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-91662-2.00012-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Labu S, Subramanian S, Cheseto X, Akite P, Kasangaki P, Chemurot M, Tanga CM, Salifu D, Egonyu JP. Agrochemical contaminants in six species of edible insects from Uganda and Kenya. CURRENT RESEARCH IN INSECT SCIENCE 2022; 2:100049. [PMID: 36683952 PMCID: PMC9846455 DOI: 10.1016/j.cris.2022.100049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Edible insects are currently promoted worldwide as an alternative animal protein source, but they are mostly still harvested from the wild where they are predisposed to contamination with agrochemicals. This study analysed six species of edible insects (Ruspolia differens, Rhynchophorus phoenicis, Schistocerca gregaria, Oryctes sp, Pachnoda ephippiata and Acanthoplus sp) collected from different habitats and/or reared in the laboratory in Kenya and Uganda for safety from agrochemical contaminants using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The residue levels were statistically compared with the Codex Alimentarius Commission maximum residue limits (MRLs). Residues of only nine agrochemicals were detected in the insects out of 374 chemicals which were screened. The detected agrochemicals include two insecticides (aminocarb and pymetrozine), three herbicides (atraton, methabenzthiazuron and metazachlor) and four fungicides (carboxin, fenpropimorph, fludioxonil and metalaxyl). Ruspolia differens and adult Oryctes sp were free from detectable levels of any agrochemical. Whereas the pesticides residue levels in most insect samples were within maximum residue limits, some of them notably P. ephippiata from black soldier fly larval frass, R. phoenicis from oil palm and P. ephippiata from plant compost contained 2-, 8- and 49-fold higher levels of atraton, methabenzthiazuron and metazachlor, respectively, than MRLs. These findings demonstrate that edible insects may accumulate harmful residues of agrochemicals from the environment where they breed or forage, rendering them unsafe for human consumption or feeding animals. The mechanisms for possible bioaccumulation of these agrochemicals in the insects remains to be investigated. Development of methods for farming edible insects under regulated indoor conditions to ensure their safety as sources of food or feed is recommended.
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- Simon Labu
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
- Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- National Livestock Resources Research Institute, P. O. Box 5704, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, P.O. Box 30772-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
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Kamienkowski NM. Locusts and Grasshoppers Acridoidea Ethnobiology of the South American Gran Chaco: A Review. J ETHNOBIOL 2022. [DOI: 10.2993/0278-0771-42.3.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Wang Q, Liu Y, Yin X. Comparison of Gut Bacterial Communities of Locusta migratoria manilensis (Meyen) Reared on Different Food Plants. BIOLOGY 2022; 11:biology11091347. [PMID: 36138826 PMCID: PMC9495404 DOI: 10.3390/biology11091347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Revised: 09/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Simple Summary Although locusts can cause major agricultural damage, they also constitute a valuable food resource. At present, L. migratoria manilensis has been largely domesticated, being considered an edible insect in China. Feeding variety is one of the main characteristics of L. migratoria manilensis. There are apparent differences in the capacity of locusts to adapt to different food plants. To elucidate the effect of different food plants (i.e., goosegrass, maize leaves, soybean leaves, and pakchoi) on the growth and development of L. migratoria manilensis, the gut bacterial community composition of L. migratoria manilensis fifth instars fed on different plants was analyzed by high-throughput sequencing. Gut bacterial communities were affected by food plants and may play an essential role in host adaption. Feeding on different food plants has significant effects on the growth and development of L. migratoria manilensis. The present study establishes a theoretical foundation for studying the interplay between gut bacteria structure and L. migratoria manilensis adaptation. Abstract Locusts, in particular Locusta migratoria manilensis (Meyen), have been associated with major damages in agriculture, forestry, and animal husbandry in China. At present, L. migratoria manilensis has been largely domesticated, being considered an edible insect in China. Feeding variety is one of the main characteristics of L. migratoria manilensis. It has been demonstrated that microorganisms inhabiting the insect gut impact nutrition, development, defense, and reproduction of the insect host. The aim of the present study was to search for the adaptation mechanism of L. migratoria manilensis feeding on four different food plants (goosegrass, maize leaves, soybean leaves, and pakchoi) and explore changes in the gut bacterial community structure of the insect at the fifth instar nymph stage. Proteobacteria and Firmicutes were the dominant phyla, whereas Kluyvera, Enterobacter, Pseudocitrobacter, Klebsiella, Cronobacter, Citrobacter, Lactococcus, and Weissella were the dominant genera in the gut of L. migratoria manilensis. Principal component analysis and permutational multivariate analysis of variance (PERMANOVA) revealed significant differences in the gut microbiota structure of L. migratoria manilensis fed on different food plants. Moreover, functional prediction analysis revealed that metabolic and cellular processes were the most enriched categories. Within the category of metabolic processes, the most enriched pathways were carbohydrate transport and metabolism; amino acid transport and metabolism; translation, ribosomal structure, and biogenesis; cell wall/membrane/envelope biogenesis; inorganic ion transport and metabolism; and energy production and conversion. Collectively, the present results revealed that the structure of gut bacterial communities in L. migratoria manilensis fed on different food plants is impacted by food plants, which may play an essential part in the adaptation of the host.
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Su Y, Fan J, Wang X, Wang X, Li J, Duan B, Kang L, Wei L, Yao XS. Noninvasive examination of the cardiac properties of insect embryos enabled by optical coherence tomography. JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS 2022; 15:e202100308. [PMID: 35234351 DOI: 10.1002/jbio.202100308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Understanding the cardiac properties of insect embryos at different development stages is important, however, few works have been conducted probably due to the lack of effective tools. Using locust embryos as an example, here we show, for the first time, that optical coherence tomography (OCT) is capable of obtaining detailed information of embryos' heart activities and irregularities, such as the heart rate, cardiac cycle, diastolic and systolic diameters, hemolymph pumping rate and ejection fraction at different stages of embryonic development and at different temperatures. We develop algorithms and mathematical methods for extracting and analyzing cardiac behavior information of locust embryos. We discover that locust embryos experienced suspended development (quiescence) caused by cold storage have a heart rate 20% more than that of embryos without experiencing quiescence and that the hemolymph pumping rate of the two types of embryos behaves differently as the embryos grow. In addition, using OCT as an accurate cardiac activity examination tool, we show that the heart rates of locust embryos are effectively reduced due to nitric oxide synthase gene silencing by RNA interference, indicating potential application of using locust embryos as a good model organism to study cardiovascular diseases, including the congenital heart disease and arrhythmia. Finally, the capabilities offered by OCT in the studies of locust embryonic development may also prove helpful to promote locust reproduction for nutritions or restrain locust reproduction for pest control.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ya Su
- Photonics Information Innovation Center and Hebei Provincial Center for Optical Sensing Innovations, College of Physics Science & Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Photonics Information Innovation Center and Hebei Provincial Center for Optical Sensing Innovations, College of Physics Science & Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Photonics Information Innovation Center and Hebei Provincial Center for Optical Sensing Innovations, College of Physics Science & Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, Baoding, China
- Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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- Photonics Information Innovation Center and Hebei Provincial Center for Optical Sensing Innovations, College of Physics Science & Technology, Hebei University, Baoding, China
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