Edible insects have gained an increasing interest as a food product in recent years. They
may represent an alternative source of protein and micronutrients compared to conventional …

For centuries, insects have been used as food due to their availability and easiness in
raising that is much less burdensome for environment than animal husbandry breeding …

Background The very recently released EFSA's scientific opinion on the safety of dried
(whole or ground) Tenebrio molitor larvae (yellow mealworm) considering their uses in …

Nutrition value of mealworm, Tenebrio molitor was analyzed due to increasing demand of
usage as a protein source for domestic animals and even further for human consumption …

Simple Summary Due to the forecasted overpopulation of the globe in the coming decades,
the possibility of using nutrients (proteins, fats, vitamins) from sustainable sources such as …

Yellow mealworm larvae (YML; Tenebrio molitor) are considered as a valuable insect
species for animal feed due to their high nutritional values and ability to grow under different …

Insects are a pathway through which agro-food waste can become a high-quality source of
nutrients for both livestock and humans. Yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L., Coleoptera …

Continued population growth could lead to protein deficiency in the human diet. To
counteract this risk, attempts are being made to identify new edible sources of protein. The …

Simple Summary Protein-rich insects are becoming more popular as livestock feed
alternatives to fish and soy meal. A variation of different diets was used to rear mealworm …

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 …