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.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(13), P. 2612 - 2612
Published: July 6, 2023
Nowadays,
more
and
research
is
being
carried
out
on
various
feeds
of
Tenebrio
molitor
larvae,
in
order
to
increase
their
nutritional
value
render
them
a
valuable
component
the
human
diet.
In
this
study,
Moringa
oleifera
leaves
were
used
different
proportions
(up
50%)
substitute
wheat
bran
(the
usually
employed
feed),
evaluate
effect
growth
development
as
well
composition
crude
protein,
fat
fatty
acids,
ash,
vitamins,
antioxidants.
It
was
found
that
addition
M.
feed
had
no
negative
impact
survival
insects,
while
an
recorded.
More
specifically,
protein
up
22.61%
vitamin
C
A
contents
40.74%
491.63%,
respectively,
Therefore,
use
additive
highly
recommended
for
rearing
T.
larvae
enhance
insects.
Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
449, P. 139177 - 139177
Published: April 2, 2024
Edible
insects
represent
a
great
alternative
protein
source
but
food
neophobia
remains
the
main
barrier
to
consumption.
However,
incorporation
of
as
protein-rich
ingredients,
such
concentrates,
could
increase
acceptance.
In
this
study,
two
methods,
isoelectric
precipitation
and
ultrafiltration-diafiltration,
were
applied
produce
mealworm
which
compared
in
terms
composition,
structure
techno-functional
properties.
The
results
showed
that
content
concentrate
was
higher
than
ultrafiltration-diafiltration
(80
versus
72%)
ash
(1.91
3.82%)
soluble
sugar
(1.43
8.22%)
contents
lower.
Moreover,
affected
by
processing
method,
where
exhibited
surface
hydrophobicity
(493.5
106.78
a.u)
lower
denaturation
temperature
(161.32
181.44
°C).
Finally,
solubility
(87
41%)
emulsifying
properties
at
pH
7
obtained
precipitation.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(7), P. 956 - 956
Published: March 25, 2022
Processing
edible
insects
into
protein
extracts
may
improve
consumer
acceptability.
However,
a
better
understanding
of
the
effects
food
processing
on
proteins
is
needed
to
facilitate
their
incorporation
matrices.
In
this
study,
soluble
from
Tenebrio
molitor
(10%
w/v)
were
pressurized
using
high
hydrostatic
pressure
(HHP)
at
70-600
MPa
for
5
min
and
compared
non-pressurized
control
(0.1
MPa).
Protein
structural
modifications
evaluated
turbidity
measurement,
particle-size
distribution,
intrinsic
fluorescence,
surface
hydrophobicity,
gel
electrophoresis
coupled
with
mass
spectrometry,
transmission
electron
microscopy
(TEM).
The
observed
decrease
in
fluorescence
intensity,
shift
maximum
emission
wavelength,
increase
hydrophobicity
reflected
unfolding
mealworm
proteins.
formation
large
aggregates
consisting
mainly
hexamerin
2
⍺-amylase
confirmed
by
profiles
electrophoresis,
dynamic
light
scattering,
TEM
analysis.
typical
aggregate
shape
network
after
pressurization
indicated
potential
involvement
myosin
actin
formation,
these
detected
spectrometry.
For
first
time,
identification
involved
aggregation
phenomena
under
HHP
was
documented.
This
work
step
protein-protein
interactions
necessary
development
innovative
insect-based
ingredients
formulations.
Foods,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
11(23), P. 3852 - 3852
Published: Nov. 29, 2022
Edible
insects
have
recently
attracted
research
attention
due
to
their
nutritional
value
and
low
environmental
footprint.
Tenebrio
molitor
larva
was
the
first
insect
species
be
classified
by
European
Food
Safety
Authority
(EFSA)
as
safe
for
human
consumption.
However,
it
is
thought
that
incorporation
of
edible
an
ingredient
in
a
food
product
would
more
appealing
consumers
than
being
visible.
The
aim
present
study
determine
physicochemical
properties
larvae
meal
protein
concentrates.
Different
methods
extract
recover
proteins
from
defatted
(DF)
were
applied;
i.e.,
alkaline
extraction
(DF-ASP);
isoelectric
precipitation
after
(DF-AIP);
NaCl
treatment
(DF-SSP),
obtained
fractions
characterized.
DF-ASP
exhibited
highest
extraction/recovery
efficiency
(>60%),
while
most
effective
decreasing
interfacial
tension
at
oil/water
(o/w)
interface.
DF-AIP
had
content
(75.1%)
absolute
values
ζ-potential
best
ability
retain
water
(10.54
g/g)
stabilize
emulsions
pH
3.0.
DF-SSP
preparation
oil
binding
capacity
(8.62%)
solubility
(~88%)
acidic
pHs
emulsifying
activity
(~86
m2/g).
Electrophoresis
preparations
revealed
with
different
molecular
weights,
secondary
structure
dominated
β-structures
α-helix.
Protein
concentrates
able
recovered
larvae,
could
affect
interactions
other
ingredients
behavior
during
processing
or
storage.
These
findings
valuable
guidance
technological
exploitation
development
formulations.
Toxics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(6), P. 499 - 499
Published: June 1, 2023
The
increasing
use
of
agrochemicals,
including
fertilizers
and
herbicides,
has
led
to
worrying
metal
contamination
soils
waters
raises
serious
questions
about
the
effects
their
transfer
different
levels
trophic
web.
Accumulation
biomagnification
essential
(K,
Na,
Mg,
Zn,
Ca),
nonessential
(Sr,
Hg,
Rb,
Ba,
Se,
Cd,
Cr,
Pb,
As),
rare
earth
elements
(REEs)
were
investigated
in
newly
emerged
adults
Tenebrio
molitor
exposed
field-admitted
concentrations
a
metribuzin-based
herbicide
an
NPK
blend
fertilizer.
Chemical
analyses
performed
using
inductively
coupled
plasma
tandem
mass
spectrometry
(ICP-MS/MS)
supported
by
unsupervised
pattern
recognition
techniques.
Physiological
parameters
such
as
cuticle
melanization,
cellular
(circulating
hemocytes),
humoral
(phenoloxidase
enzyme
activity)
immune
responses
loss
tested
exposure
markers
both
sexes.
results
showed
that
fertilizer
application
is
main
cause
REE
accumulation
beetles
over
time,
besides
toxic
Ni,
Al,
V,
U)
also
present
herbicide-treated
beetles.
Cu
Zn
suggested
high
potential
for
food
web
agroecosystems.
Gender
differences
element
males
females
differ
uptake
excretion.
Differences
phenotypic
traits
show
affects
metabolic
pathways
involving
sequestration
detoxification
during
transition
phase
from
immature-to-mature
beetles,
triggering
redistribution
resources
between
sexual
maturation
responses.
Our
findings
highlight
importance
setting
limits
metals
REEs
herbicides
avoid
adverse
on
species
provide
ecosystem
services
contribute
soil
health
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
268, P. 131731 - 131731
Published: April 21, 2024
In
this
work
we
have
characterized
and
compared
chitin
sourced
from
exoskeleton
of
Tenebrio
molitor
larvae
fed
with
polystyrene
or
plastic
kitchen
wrap
combined
bran
in
the
ratio
1:
1
only
bran.
Analysis
frass
by
ATR-FTIR
showed
very
similar
spectra
confirmed
degradation
feed
components,
while
analysis
verified
absence
any
residue.
Deproteinization
followed
demineralization
produced
6.78-5.29
%
chitin,
showing
that
(polystyrene
wrap)
diet
resulted
heavier
insect
exoskeleton,
but
yielded
slightly
less
lowest
value
obtained
for
diet.
The
deacetylation
degree
98.17-98.61
was
determined
measured
spectra.
XRD
presence
α-chitin
a
crystallinity
index
66.5-62
crystallite
size
4-5
nm.
Thermogravimetric
curves
all
samples,
two
steps.
These
results
show
T.
contributing
to
significant
biodegradation
major
polluting
materials
can
be
feasible
alternative
source
further
promoting
bio-circular
economy.
Future Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9, P. 100320 - 100320
Published: Feb. 13, 2024
The
scope
of
the
present
study
was
to
effect
different
populations
Hermetia
illucens,
commonly
known
as
black
soldier
fly
(BSF),
on
major
components
and
volatile
composition
derived
freeze-dried
flours.
Potential
differences
in
life
cycle
stages
BSF,
i.e.,
larvae
pupae,
were
also
investigated.
flours
obtained
from
two
BSF
Greece
(GR)
Portugal
(PO)
(L-GR
L-PO,
respectively)
demonstrated
similar
chemical
compositions.
Pupae
(Pu-PO)
richer
chitin
compared
larvae.
Differences
spotted
their
fatty
acid
profiles
fractions.
saturated/unsaturated
lipid
fraction
ratio
1.5
L-GR,
higher
L-PO
(2.5),
even
case
Pu-PO
(4.0).
Seventeen
(17)
compounds
detected
samples
24
L-GR
samples.
Notably,
dodecanoic
ethyl
ester
predominant
compound
all
proteins
both
pupae
dominated
by
β-sheet
structures.
study's
findings
are
valuable
for
designing
food
or
feed
products
based
could
be
important
applying
suitable
manufacturing
processing
procedures.
