Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(23), P. 4223 - 4223
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
The
utilization
of
alternative
and
sustainable
food
sources
has
garnered
significant
interest
as
a
means
to
address
the
challenges
security
environmental
sustainability.
Tenebrio
molitor
larvae,
commonly
known
mealworms,
have
emerged
promising
candidate
in
this
context,
they
are
rich
source
nutrients
can
be
reared
with
relatively
low
resource
input.
This
review
article
presents
an
in-depth
analysis
diverse
range
products
developed
using
T.
larvae
distinctive
properties
bestow
on
these
products.
encompasses
exploration
nutritional
composition
emphasizing
their
protein
content,
balanced
amino
acid
profile,
fatty
acids
health
benefits,
vitamins,
minerals.
It
delves
into
how
attributes
been
harnessed
enhance
value
variety
items,
ranging
from
protein-rich
snacks
energy
bars
pasta,
bakery
goods,
etc.
Each
applications
is
discussed
regard
contribute
content
sensory
characteristics
final
product.
Furthermore,
sheds
light
innovative
techniques
processing
methods
employed
incorporate
different
matrices.
addresses
related
taste,
texture,
appearance
that
encountered
strategies
devised
overcome
problems.
Overall,
comprehensive
elucidates
utilizing
key
ingredient.
Highlighting
nutritional,
sensory,
sustainability
aspects
products,
offers
valuable
insights
harness
potential
meet
evolving
needs
modern
systems.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 4864 - 4864
Published: March 9, 2023
Chitin
and
chitosan
are
biopolymers
that
frequently
found
in
nature
have
a
broad
range
of
applications
the
food,
biomedical
industrial
sectors,
due
to
their
high
biological
activity.
The
primary
source
chitin
is
shellfish,
however,
shortages
supply
chain,
seasonality
issues
availability,
as
well
ecological
degradation
only
few
problems
with
main
resources.
Due
spectrum
for
which
can
be
used,
demand
its
derivatives
increasing.
Therefore,
market
looking
widely
available,
greener
alternatives
commercial
sources.
Insects
appear
suitable
candidate
fill
this
gap.
During
insect
rearing
processing,
number
side
streams
generated,
e.g.,
exuviae
larvae
pupae,
dead
adults,
etc.
currently
mostly
discarded
waste.
However,
these
could
constitute
novel
long-term
applications.
Recent
research
has
demonstrated
suitability
several
edible
species
production
chitosan,
wherein
exoskeleton
black
soldier
fly
field
cricket
rich
chitin,
making
them
good
extraction
purification
among
other
farmed
candidates.
Moreover,
potential
uses
been
identified
insect-derived
chitosan.
Thus,
review
aims
present
recent
advances
from
insects,
specifically
on
purification,
agriculture,
food
nutrition,
biomedicine
bioplastic
production.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 387 - 387
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Entomophagy
describes
the
practice
of
eating
insects.
Insects
are
considered
extremely
nutritious
in
many
countries
worldwide.
However,
there
is
a
lethargic
uptake
this
Europe
where
consuming
insects
and
insect-based
foodstuffs
often
regarded
with
disgust.
Such
perceptions
concerns
due
to
lack
exposure
availability
food-grade
as
food
source
driven
by
neophobia
cultural
norms.
In
recent
years,
accelerating
climate
change,
an
urgency
develop
alternate
safe
sustainable
food-sources
has
emerged.
There
currently
over
2000
species
approved
World
Health
Organization
eat
suitable
for
human
consumption.
This
review
article
provides
updated
overview
potential
edible
safe,
palatable,
source.
Furthermore,
legislation,
safety
issues,
nutritional
composition
invertebrates
including,
but
not
limited,
crickets
(Orthoptera)
mealworms
(Coleoptera)
also
explored
within
review.
discusses
insect
farming
methods
upscaling
industry
regard
future
prospects
Finally,
topics
addressed
areas
concern
current
consumers
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
94, P. 106335 - 106335
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Edible
insects
have
been
considered
as
a
sustainable
and
novel
protein
source
to
replace
animal-derived
proteins.
The
present
study
aimed
extract
Tenebrio
molitor
larvae
proteins
(TMP)
using
ultrasound-assisted
alkaline
extraction
(UAE).
Effects
of
different
UAE
times
(10,
20,
30,
40,
50
min)
on
the
structural
properties
in
vitro
digestibility
TMP
were
comparatively
investigated
with
traditional
method.
results
revealed
that
ultrasonication
could
effectively
alter
secondary/tertiary
structures
thermal
stability
during
UAE.
molecular
unfolding
subsequent
aggregation
mainly
attributed
formation
disulfide
bonds
hydrophobic
interactions.
Moreover,
extracted
by
had
higher
digestion
kinetics
than
those
without
ultrasound,
intermediate
time
(30
was
optimal
ultrasound
parameter.
However,
longer
(40
lowered
due
severe
aggregation.
work
provides
potential
strategy
for
nutritional
values.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 333 - 333
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
This
study
explores
the
potential
of
Tenebrio
molitor
protein
hydrolysates
as
functional
food
ingredients,
evaluating
their
bioactivity
and
consumer
acceptance
incorporation
edible
insects
into
across
Poland
Spain.
By
aligning
technical
advancements
with
preferences,
this
research
bridges
gap
between
laboratory
innovation
market
feasibility,
contributing
to
development
sustainable
foods.
The
optimized
process
enzyme
hydrolysis
using
serine
protease
from
Cucurbita
ficifolia,
thereby
enhancing
DPPH
scavenging
capacity
increased
3.15
±
0.53
8.17
0.62
µM
Trolox/mL
ABTS
decolorization
4.29
0.01
10.29
after
5
h
hydrolysis.
Consumer
surveys
incorporating
Food
Neophobia,
Insect
Phobia,
Entomophagy
Scales
revealed
demographic
cultural
influences
on
entomophagy
acceptance.
Among
respondents,
27.1%
in
25.7%
Spain
had
previously
consumed
insect-based
products,
while
Polish
participants
showed
a
higher
willingness
adopt
insect-enriched
confirmed
that
enhances
antioxidant
activity
T.
factors
significantly
influence
