Edible insects are a highly nutritious source of protein and are enjoyed by people all over
the world. Insects contain various other nutrients and beneficial compounds, such as lipids …

Nowadays, it is urgent to produce in larger quantities and more sustainably to reduce the
gap between food supply and demand. In a circular bioeconomy vision, insects receive …

Despite the continuing development of new insect-derived food products, microbial research
on edible insects and insect-based foods is still very limited. The goal of this study was to …

Background Some insects can degrade both natural and synthetic plastic polymers, their
host and gut microbes play crucial roles in this process. However, there is still a scientific …

Edible insects: a food security solution or a food safety concern? Page 1 See discussions, stats,
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The capability of some insects to be reared on by-products, waste and former foodstuff make
them a very promising response to the increasing request of animals' products. Mealworm …

Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) is one of the most interesting insects studied as feed and food.
Usually, mealworms are reared in a close environment in constant contact with their feed …

Simple Summary Tenebrio molitor (T. molitor) larvae, known as mealworm, have been
considered a good protein source for monogastric animals. They have a high quantity and …

Due to the increasing cost of animal proteins, food and feed insecurity, population growth,
and increasing need for protein-rich food in the developed and less developed countries …

Although the mealworm larva (Tenebrio molitor) is high protein source, aversion feature of
the larva made it difficult for consuming as a food. In this study, we established optimal …