Edible insects have been considered as either nutritious food itemsper se, or as wholesome
ingredients to various dishes and components of traditional subsistence. Protein, fat, mineral …

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 …

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 …

Simple Summary Currently, there is a wide variety of insect-based pet foods and treats;
however, there are several questions about the nutritional contribution of insects for dogs …

Simple Summary The main objective of this review is to analyse the potential of insects from
the perspective of circular economy, focusing our attention on mealworm larvae. After …

Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), the most cultured crustacean in the world, has
become one of the key species in the international aquatic trade accounting for 11.96% of …

As a sustainable food source for humans, mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) have a great deal
of potential, due to the fact that they have a very favorable nutritional profile and a low …

Insects are a promising future source of sustainable proteins within a circular economy.
Proving the safety of insects for food and feed is necessary prior to supplying them to the …

Insects are part of the diet of over 2 billion people worldwide; however, insects have not
been popular in Europe, neither as food nor as a feed ingredient. This has been changing in …

The nutrient composition of yellow mealworm (YM) Tenebrio molitor varies based on the
stages of the life cycle, the rearing conditions, and the feeding substrate. This study …