protein (52.5-58.2%db) and fat (21.4-26.6%db) content. Highest protein recovery of max 72% was determined in the particle size fraction 500-1000 µm. Concluding, these results provide insights into physico-chemical characteristics of mealworms affected by pre-treatment and drying. The potential of dry fractionation techniques for protein enrichment and delivery of a variety of differently composed mealworm fractions was demonstrated and may provide an interesting potential to optimize water and energy consumption during insect fractionation.