Edible insects: Challenges and prospects

A van Huis - Entomological Research, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
An overview is given on recent developments in insects as food and food by reviewing the
literature which has appeared during the last few years on edible insects. An outlook to the …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable waste management in the production of medicinal and aromatic plants—A systematic review

S Marcelino, PD Gaspar, A Paço - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Without a Sustainable Waste Management (SWM) system, the growing demand for
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) can also lead to a considerable increase in the waste …

From waste to food and bioinsecticides: An innovative system integrating Tenebrio molitor bioconversion and pyrolysis bio-oil production

RI Urrutia, EN Jesser, VS Gutierrez, S Rodriguez… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
To achieve a waste-free clean production, the present study aimed to valorize an underused
agroindustrial byproduct (rice bran) by mealworms bioconversion and produce bio-oil from …

[HTML][HTML] Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) as Functional Feed Is Beneficial in Yellow Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) Rearing: Evidence from Growth, Antioxidant Status and …

E Antonopoulou, N Panteli, K Feidantsis, M Mastoraki… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
In terms of sustainability and circular economy, agricultural by-products may be efficiently
reused in insects' rearing for high-quality protein sources in human diet and animal feeds …

[HTML][HTML] Edible insects in Thailand: an overview of status, properties, processing, and utilization in the food industry

S Krongdang, P Phokasem, K Venkatachalam… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Edible insects have become increasingly popular in Thailand as a nutritious and appealing
alternative food source. As the edible insect industry in the country expands rapidly, efforts …

Dietary Tenebrio molitor Larvae Meal Inclusion Exerts Tissue‐Specific Effects on Cellular, Metabolic, and Antioxidant Status in European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) and …

T Bousdras, K Feidantsis, N Panteli… - Aquaculture …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The present study addresses the effects of dietary Tenebrio molitor (TM) larvae meal
inclusion on cytoprotective, cell death pathways, antioxidant defence, and intermediate …

Strain effect on the adult performance of the yellow mealworm, Tenebrio molitor L.

C Adamaki-Sotiraki, CI Rumbos… - Journal of Insects …, 2022 - wageningenacademic.com
Mass rearing of Tenebrio molitor L.(Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) is currently at its infancy,
looking for new strategies in order to ameliorate its capabilities. That being the case, several …

[HTML][HTML] Larval performance of Zophobas morio (F.) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on various diets enriched with post-distillation residues and essential oils of aromatic …

M Gourgouta, SS Andreadis, EI Koutsogeorgiou… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
The increasing demands for resources driven by the global population necessitate exploring
sustainable alternatives for affordable animal protein over the use of traditional protein …

[HTML][HTML] Utilization of Spent Coffee Grounds as a Feed Additive for Enhancing the Nutritional Value of Tenebrio molitor Larvae

K Kotsou, T Chatzimitakos, V Athanasiadis, E Bozinou… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Increasing demand for sustainable protein sources has spurred interest in the exploration of
alternative protein sources with a reduced environmental impact. This study investigates the …

Efficient use of agricultural waste to naturally fortify Tenebrio molitor mealworms and evaluation of their nutraceutical properties

A Brai, F Poggialini, CI Trivisani, C Vagaggini… - Journal of Insects as …, 2023 - brill.com
Circular economy principles aim to maintain resources in the economic circle. Accordingly,
the use of agricultural waste and its transformation into novel products is a smart approach …