Fatty acids and proximate composition of eight Thai edible terricolous insects

Raksakantong, Pornpimol; Meeso, Naret; Kubola, Jittawan; Siriamornpun, Sirithon

doi:10.1016/j.foodres.2009.10.014

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“…As people in rural areas suffer from under nutrition, especially protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), alternative-nutritional food source is needed -among other sources also insects with a high-fat content [Raksakantong et al, 2010]. Current fi eld crop management practices and the potential of animals, used as a source of animal protein, are reaching their limits.…”

Section: Faminementioning

confidence: 99%

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A Comprehensive Look at the Possibilities of Edible Insects as Food in Europe – A Review

Mlček¹,

Rop²,

Borkovcová³

et al. 2014

Pol. J. Food Nutr. Sci.

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Possibilities of edible insects use in European countries, are now an increasingly debated issue. Insects in Asian, African, Central American and South Central American cultures are mainly nutritional components. This review mainly describes the species of insects that are suitable as food in Europe and other developed countries. This comprehensive work addresses the issue of eating insects, especially considering the nutritionally important factors. Risks are also mentioned, as well as allergies, toxicity, and other aspects of the breeding and use of edible insects. Insects play and will play important roles in the future in various fi elds of research, exploitation, breeding, etc. This review provides a comprehensive current and future view of insects as a valuable foodstuff.

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Section: Faminementioning

confidence: 99%

“…[Pennino et al, 1991], habitat and diet [Raksakantong et al, 2010]. For example, the fat content is higher in the larva and pupa stages; at the adult stage, the fat content is relatively lower [Chen et al, 2009].…”

Section: Fatsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Comprehensive Look at the Possibilities of Edible Insects as Food in Europe – A Review

Mlček¹,

Rop²,

Borkovcová³

et al. 2014

Pol. J. Food Nutr. Sci.

183

120

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“…Insects with a hard body which have high chitin content have high fiber and ash content [18]. Besides, the amount of fiber seems to be associated with that of the ash; the higher the fiber content, the greater the amount of ash.…”

Section: Fibermentioning

confidence: 99%

Macronutrient Composition of Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus sp.) Edible Insect in Mexico and Thailand

Melo-Ruíz¹,

Moreno-Bonett²,

Sánchez-Herrera³

et al. 2016

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Abstract:The health benefits of nutrients provided by edible insects are not properly studied, even though insect intake in Latin American and Asia is a cultural tradition since ancient times. Insects from the giant water bug (Belostomidae family) are consumed both in Mexico and Thailand, and are known as "Cucarachon de agua" (Lethocerus americanus) and "Mangda" (Lethocerus indicus), respectively. Raw samples of these insects were collected on 2014 at Xochimilco channels from Mexico and from Warorot night market in Chiang Mai, Thailand to further analyze nutrient composition of samples according to official methods of analysis (AOAC) techniques. The nutrient compositions were as following: proteins 60.12% and 53.11%; lipids 5.72% and 8.15%; minerals 5.46% and 6.75%; fiber 10.95 % and 12.23%; soluble carbohydrates 17.75% and 19.74%, for insects obtained from Mexico and Thailand, respectively. Giant water bug shows differences in nutrient composition. It may be the consequence of differences in the environment where they acquire the nutrients necessary for growth and reproduction. However, giant water bugs are available all year around and are a good source of proteins that could help people to obtain a cheaper source of this important macronutrient.

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“…In recent decades, a high value is placed upon insects as food resources, mainly because they are nutritious and palatable (Chen, 1997;Defoliart, 1992;Defoliart, 1995;Raksakantong et al, 2010). Among the varying edible insects, Clanis bilineata (CB), a member of the subfamily Ambulicinae (Sphingidae, Lepidoptera), possesses the largest consumption in China (about 6,000 tones each year).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Inhibition of Enzymatic Browning of the Meat of Clanis bilineata (Lepidoptera) by Glutathione

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Glutathione is an effective antioxidant. This study aims to estimate the efficacy of glutathione as a browning inhibitor for use on the meat of Clanis bilineata larvae (MCBL). Enzymatic browning of MCBL treated with glutathione in combination with ascorbic acid (AA) was monitored during frozen storage of 6 months. 0.06% glutathione in combination with 0.05% AA inhibited the activity of polyphenoloxidase (PPO) from MCBL by 97.1%. 0.05%AA showed a significant synergist effect with glutathione on browning inhibition (P < 0.05). Additionally, MCBL treated with glutathione in combination with AA had no browning formation and no oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids after 6 months of frozen storage compared with the control (P < 0.05). Results indicate that treatment of MCBL with glutathione in combination with AA is a promising way to preserve MCBL.Keywords: Clanis bilineata, glutathione, ascorbic acid, browning *To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: wushengjun008@sina.com IntroductionThe investigation of novel protein sources as an alternative to meat is important because of human population growth and the increasing demands placed upon providing for human welfare worldwide. In recent decades, a high value is placed upon insects as food resources, mainly because they are nutritious and palatable (Chen, 1997;Defoliart, 1992;Defoliart, 1995;Raksakantong et al., 2010). Among the varying edible insects, Clanis bilineata (CB), a member of the subfamily Ambulicinae (Sphingidae, Lepidoptera), possesses the largest consumption in China (about 6,000 tones each year).Clanis bilineata larvae (CBL) has high nutritious value: the protein content of dry CBL is 65.5 % (w/w) and the essential amino acid content is 52.84 % (w/w); the fat content of CBL is 23.68% (w/w) and the level of unsaturated fatty acids is 64.17% (w/w); linolenic acid, which is a functional fatty acid, is as high as 36.53 % (w/w) of the total fatty acids (Wu et al., 2000). The dish using meat of Clanis bilineata larvae (MCBL) as main material is very delicious, expensive and only for entertaining distinguished guest.MCBL is usually frozenly stored due to seasonality.However, the main problem is browning formation during frozen storage ascribed to phenolic compounds, oxygen, and polyphenoloxidase (PPO). Though heat treatment can completely inhibit the PPO activity and resolve this problem, it is at the expense of the flavour of MCBL. At the same time, glutathione, which is permitted to use as a food additive in China, has the ability to inhibit the activity of PPO and inhibit browning (Jiang and Fu, 1998), while ascorbic acid (AA) can reduce oxygen and decrease pH. Therefore, in this study, glutathione in combination with AA were used for browning control in MCBL during frozen storage. The aim of this study was to investigate the inhibitory effect of glutathione in combination with AA on PPO and browning control in MCBL. Methods and MaterialsMaterials Fourth instar larvae (Clanis bilineata), were purchased from a local agricultural market in Lianyun...

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Fatty acids and proximate composition of eight Thai edible terricolous insects

Cited by 130 publications

References 26 publications

A Comprehensive Look at the Possibilities of Edible Insects as Food in Europe – A Review

A Comprehensive Look at the Possibilities of Edible Insects as Food in Europe – A Review

Macronutrient Composition of Giant Water Bug (Lethocerus sp.) Edible Insect in Mexico and Thailand

Inhibition of Enzymatic Browning of the Meat of Clanis bilineata (Lepidoptera) by Glutathione

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