Mineral and Phytochemical Contents of Selected Insects and the Possibility of Their Inclusion in Diets for Livestock
Emmanuel Malematja,
Monnye Mabelebele,
Sekobane Kolobe
et al.
Abstract:The present study aimed to quantify the mineral and phytochemical contents of three commonly consumed insect species found in southern Africa. The mineral contents were analysed using inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy, while the phenolic compounds were determined using liquid chromatography-electrospray ionisation quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The results obtained demonstrate that locusts recorded the highest potassium and sodium than in stinkbugs and termites, respectively… Show more
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