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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …