<b>Exploring the various orders of edible insects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a safe and sustainable food alternative: A comprehensive review</b> DOI Creative Commons

Somia Eissa Sharawi

Journal of Applied and Natural Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(4), P. 1393 - 1401

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

The global population is predicted to reach 9.3 billion by 2050, increasing food production substantially and posing significant security risks, particularly for low-income countries. widening gap necessitates innovative, sustainable solutions. In response, promoting edible insects as a viable source gained momentum, addressing malnutrition insecurity. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, one the world's largest countries, has many insects. As result its unique challenges, Arabia explores vital enhancing security, such Crickets, Mealworms, Black Soldier Flies, Buffalo's, Grasshoppers, Ants, Silkworms, Cicadas. Kingdom's commitment Vision 2030, focusing on development, underscores importance incorporating into agricultural processes manufacturing. Despite promising nutritional benefits, challenges potential toxicity, pesticide residues, heavy metals, allergic reactions require careful consideration. Collaborative efforts involving public private sectors, universities, large-scale breeding laboratories are essential realize full This review article delves value insect orders found in Kingdom, examining protein, lipid, carbohydrate, nucleic acid, mineral, vitamin content. emphasizes need extensive research understand composition diverse species Arabia.

Language: Английский

Edible Insects as an Alternative Source of Nutrients: Benefits, Risks, and the Future of Entomophagy in Europe—A Narrative Review DOI Creative Commons

Wojciech Michał Jankowski,

Dominik Przychodniak,

Weronika Gromek

et al.

Foods, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(2), P. 270 - 270

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

According to projections by the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations, global population will reach 9 billion 2050. This raises concerns about ability feed such a population. In view above, it is necessary search for alternative food sources. Edible insects are rich in complete protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins micronutrients. Despite this, entomophagy not common Europe. 2021, European Union approved Acheta domesticus, Tenebrio molitor, Locusta migratoria, Alphitobius diaperinus consumption. However, their consumption may also be associated with certain hazards, e.g., allergies. The purpose this review present existing knowledge, discuss possible dangers consuming insects, identify areas further research. Studies Asian populations indicate that edible responsible 4.2–19.4% allergies 18% fatal food-induced anaphylaxis. There increasing reports from Europe insects. A thorough understanding allergens, properties, mechanisms insects’ ensuring consumers’ safety. future, would worthwhile investigate effects heat treatment on allergenicity insect proteins.

Language: Английский

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Silkworm Bombyx mori—Sustainability and Economic Opportunity, Particularly for Romania DOI Creative Commons
Mihaela Hăbeanu, Anca Gheorghe,

Teodor Mihalcea

et al.

Agriculture, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(6), P. 1209 - 1209

Published: June 7, 2023

The main concerns and challenges of raising silkworms include economic value, mulberry management, biodiversity conservation genetic resources, developing highly productive breeds for variety. This study investigated the relationship between relevance products generated throughout value chain, limitations, opportunities to generate incomes sericulture farmers, trends, perspectives worldwide, particularly in Romania. Seventy-seven publications were considered from online databases. diversification at each level chain silkworm rearing their multipurpose applications impact social life. Hence, silk is well known as a valuable biomaterial industry, suitable textile medicine. There are several arguments use human food even though they not yet authorized edible insects European level. Thus, nutrient-rich by-product, pupae (extract, cakes, oil) have medicinal properties can be used animal nutrition. Sericin, fibroin, chitin bioactive compounds cocoons with pharmacological implications drug composition, while biomass biodiesel excreta compost. farmers’ attitudes mentality associated political circumstances influence field. Due high likelihood using products, small-medium-scale farmers might benefit by identifying new sales marketplaces finding beneficiaries directing multiple products. funds allotted government subventions supporting this fascinating activity jobs may aid encouraging start business or contribute existing one.

Language: Английский

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Proteomic Analysis of Midgut of Silkworm Reared on Artificial Diet and Mulberry Leaves and Functional Study of Three UGT Genes DOI Open Access
Shengxiang Zhang, Xinran Zhang,

Jiawen Liang

et al.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 26(3), P. 1309 - 1309

Published: Feb. 4, 2025

There remains a significant gap in production performance and disease resistance between silkworms reared on artificial diets those mulberry leaves. This study aims to identify key differential proteins through proteomic analysis of the midgut fed compared Utilizing molecular docking technology, three anti-nutritional factors that consistently bind UGT40B4, UGT340C2, UGT40A1 were selected, expression these UGT genes response various was examined. The findings indicate variations feed significantly influence digestive, metabolic, immune-related within silkworm midgut. Notably, levels vary across different organs developmental stages, reflecting their respective physiological roles. Furthermore, effects soybean isoflavone, tannic acid, arabinoxylan growth cocoon quality found differ when substances incorporated into semi-synthetic feed. research is anticipated provide valuable insights for future studies role formulation silkworms.

Language: Английский

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Effects of chemical modifications on allergenicity and functional properties of silkworm pupae proteins DOI

Songyuan Huang,

Feng Xue,

Wenqi Yue

et al.

Food Chemistry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 477, P. 143635 - 143635

Published: Feb. 27, 2025

Language: Английский

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Nutritional Properties of Selected Edible Insects DOI Creative Commons

Yee Ling Tan,

Fuen Ann Tan,

Fook Yee Chye

et al.

Published: March 4, 2025

Language: Английский

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Utilization of Edible Insects as Food and Feed with Emphasis on the Red Palm Weevil DOI

Hamadttu A. F. El-Shafie

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 393 - 406

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Effects of silkworm pupae powder on growth performance, muscle fatty acid composition, and intestinal function in mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) DOI Creative Commons
Qingrong Li, Bing Fu, Long Huang

et al.

Aquaculture Reports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 39, P. 102435 - 102435

Published: Oct. 18, 2024

Language: Английский

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Korean Edible Insects: A Promising Sustainable Resource of Proteins and Peptides for Promoting Future Healthy Aging DOI
Nishala Erandi Wedamulla, Qun Zhang, Seok-Hee Kim

et al.

Food Supplements and Biomaterials for Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 4(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Potential of Full-Fat Silkworm-Based Diets for Laying Quails: Performance and Egg Physical Quality DOI Creative Commons
Yazavinder Singh, Marco Cullere, Davide Bertelli

et al.

Animals, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(9), P. 1510 - 1510

Published: April 29, 2023

The present research was conducted to determine the optimal inclusion level of full-fat silkworm chrysalis meal (SWM) into laying quails' diets, focusing on performance traits and egg physical quality. A total 240 31-day-old female Japanese quails were randomly assigned four dietary groups (12 replicates/treatment; 5 quails/replicate); initially fed a standard commercial diet for pullets until 63 days age. When oviposition started, experimental received following diets: conventional corn soybean-based (control diet-C) three other including 4%, 8%, or 12% SWM (SWM4, SWM8, SWM12, respectively). Experimental diets provided reached 119 Birds displayed satisfactory productive throughout trial. SWM12 SWM8 had higher (p < 0.001) production but also feed conversion ratio compared C. At end trial, eggs edible portion increased, shell weight decreased with increasing 0.001). same time, an increase in albumen pH 0.05), even though normal range quail egg. Overall, (up 12%) can be considered promising ingredient quails, although levels (>8%) require special attention because contains anti-nutritional factors.

Language: Английский

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Purification, Immunological Identification, and Characterization of the Novel Silkworm Pupae Allergen Bombyx mori Lipoprotein 3 (Bomb m 6) DOI

Wenqi Yue,

Songyuan Huang,

Shiwen Lin

et al.

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 71(36), P. 13527 - 13534

Published: Aug. 28, 2023

Allergic reactions caused by silkworm pupae greatly limit their utilization, and studies suggest that proteins of 25-30 kDa may be the principal allergens. To further understand these allergens, we attempted to purify a protein about 30 ammonium sulfate salting, pH-graded precipitation, ion-exchange chromatography. The was identified mass spectrometry characterized sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), western blot, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, circular dichroism, fluorescence spectroscopy analyses. We purified as Bombyx mori lipoprotein 3 (Bmlp3), which has high IgE reactivity is novel uncharacterized allergen named Bomb m 6 according WHO/IUIS Allergen Nomenclature Sub-Committee. This stable against heat, acids, bases, digestion. In conclusion, successfully pupa allergen, inform diagnosis treatment allergies.

Language: Английский

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