Edible insects have been suggested as an alternative and sustainable source of fats,
proteins and vitamins for humans. However, their nutritional content may largely depend on …

The insect industry is rapidly emerging these last years. If the main product of this industry is
the protein meal, used mainly for feed and food applications, only a few work has been done …

Introduction Insects comprise the most diverse group of multicellular organisms in the planet
Earth, which provide several ecosystem services like pollination, pest control (bio-control) …

Proper protein production is a serious challenge for the future. Insects represent an
innovative food source and are extremely nutritious, as they have a high content of proteins …

Insects employ different defense strategies against fungal infections and chemicals. We
aimed to identify the lipid compositions of the fat body of Zophobas morio larvae before and …

Triacylglycerides (TAGs) are the most important stored energy reserve in eukaryotes and are
regularly measured in insects. Quantitative analysis of TAGs is complicated by their diversity …

Fatty acid content and enzymes of fatty acid metabolism were studied in overwintering
larvae of two cold-hardy gall insects, the freeze-tolerant fly Eurosta solidaginis and the …

The present study was carried out to investigate the metabolic effects of pyriproxyfen,
tebufenozide or lufenuron on the lipid content in two different tissues: hemolymph and fat …

In the present paper we have determined the fatty acid content of some edible insects of
Mexico. A comparative analysis of the insect species studied in this research showed that …

This article reports on the nutrients present in insects and factors affecting their variability.
Data on protein content and amino acid profiles of a variety of insect species are discussed …