Insect-derived chitin and chitosan: A still unexploited resource for the edible insect sector

K Rehman, C Hollah, K Wiesotzki, V Heinz, K Aganovic… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chitin and chitosan are biopolymers that are frequently found in nature and have a broad
range of applications in the food, biomedical and industrial sectors, due to their high …

Nonthermal technologies affecting techno-functional properties of edible insect-derived proteins, lipids, and chitin: a literature review

C Mannozzi, R Foligni, M Mozzon, L Aquilanti… - Innovative Food Science …, 2023 - Elsevier
To increase the acceptability of edible insects, different strategies have been suggested to
dispel neophobia toward this novel food. Extracts of the main nutritional components of …

Removal of neonicotinoid pesticides by adsorption on modified Tenebrio molitor frass biochar: Kinetics and mechanism

Y Shi, S Wang, M Xu, X Yan, J Huang… - Separation and Purification …, 2022 - Elsevier
Neonicotinoid pesticides (NEOs) are the most widely used insecticides in the world and
pose a serious threat to ecological systems. Thus, the development of an efficient and …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanisms underlying the effects of ultrasound-assisted alkaline extraction on the structural properties and in vitro digestibility of Tenebrio molitor larvae …

F Zhang, Q Yue, X Li, B Kong, F Sun, C Cao… - Ultrasonics …, 2023 - Elsevier
Edible insects have been considered as a sustainable and novel protein source to replace
animal-derived proteins. The present study aimed to extract Tenebrio molitor larvae proteins …

Effect of high-intensity ultrasound on the physicochemical properties of Tenebrio Molitor Protein

D Huang, W Li, G Li, W Zhang, H Chen, Y Jiang, D Li - Food Hydrocolloids, 2023 - Elsevier
Insect is an important source of dietary protein, and its application in the food industry has
attracted attention. Tenebrio Molitor is rich in water-soluble protein, and the over-hydrophilic …

Enhancing the Nutritional Profile of Tenebrio molitor Using the Leaves of Moringa oleifera

K Kotsou, T Chatzimitakos, V Athanasiadis, E Bozinou… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, more and more research is being carried out on various feeds of Tenebrio
molitor larvae, in order to increase their nutritional value and render them a valuable …

Characterization of Tenebrio molitor Larvae Protein Preparations Obtained by Different Extraction Approaches

AA Gkinali, A Matsakidou, A Paraskevopoulou - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Edible insects have recently attracted research attention due to their nutritional value and
low environmental footprint. Tenebrio molitor larva was the first insect species to be …

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 …

Assessing the emulsifying properties of Tenebrio molitor larvae protein preparations: Impact of storage, thermal, and freeze-thaw treatments on o/w emulsion stability

AA Gkinali, A Matsakidou… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Insect proteins have gained attention as novel ingredients, which may contribute to the
development of high-value-added products. This study evaluates the emulsifying and …

Consumer Attitudes and Acceptability of Wheat Pancakes with the Addition of Edible Insects: Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor), Buffalo Worm (Alphitobius diaperinus), and Cricket …

A Mazurek, A Palka, M Skotnicka, S Kowalski - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to determine the degree of acceptability of wheat pancakes with
the addition of 10%, 20%, and 30% meal from three edible insect species (Alphitobius …