Nutrient Potential and Economic Benefit of Varies Coleoptera (Grub Worm): Implication for Food Security

Solomon, Mariam D.; Solomon, Lokta D.; Jaryum, Kiri H.; Dabak, Jonathan D.; Sambo, Sarah Haruna

doi:10.36349/easjnfs.2020.v02i05.001

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“…Results of proximate analysis show that Agoro termites are an important nutritive feed resource to IC. In this study, Agoro termites averagely contain crude protein levels of 37.7% which is relatively higher than most Solomon et al (2020) showed that insects edible to both man and animals are good sources of protein and can meet the amino acid requirements of the consumers and are also rich in trace elements and vitamins. Edible grasshopper for example was found to contain crude protein of between 36-40% while that of raw Macrotermes species was found to be 42.3% (Ssepuuya et al, 2017).…”

Section: Nutrient Content Of Agoro Termitesmentioning

confidence: 65%

Use of termites as protein supplement for indigenous chicken on smallholder farms in Siaya County, Kenya

Caroline¹,

Reuben²,

Otieno³

et al. 2022

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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Smallholder indigenous chicken (IC) production systems have been associated with low productivity thereby contributing to food insecurity and reduced livelihoods. Despite this scenario, smallholder IC producers have been harvesting and feeding termites supplementarily. This study determined the demographic characteristics that influence the use of termites as protein supplement for indigenous chicken by smallholder farmers and evaluated the nutrient composition of the most commonly used termite species. Household surveys were conducted to collect data on the socio-demographic characteristics of the farmers and on the use potential of termites as protein supplement to IC. Chisquare tests and logistic regression were used to analyze the collected data using R (version 4.0.2) statistical software. The commonly used Agoro termites (Macrotermes subhylanus) were harvested using trapping method, sun-dried and subjected to proximate analysis. A total of 72.7% of the farmers use termites as a protein supplement to feed IC. Chi square tests for association showed that occupation and education level of the respondents had significant association with termite usage (χ 2 =7.319, p-value = 0.042) and (χ 2 = 15.241, p-value = 0.004), respectively. Agoro termites were found to be rich in protein (37.7%) and calcium (38.625mg/100g) and could be used as protein supplement for IC.

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Section: Nutrient Content Of Agoro Termitesmentioning

confidence: 65%

Use of termites as protein supplement for indigenous chicken on smallholder farms in Siaya County, Kenya

Caroline¹,

Reuben²,

Otieno³

et al. 2022

Afr. J. Agric. Res.

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“…Table 1 outlines the range in protein, fat, and chitin content of the commonly used edible insects in Africa. et al, 2015b;Cox et al, 2020;Hlongwane et al, 2021;Kwiri et al, 2020;Mba et al, 2019;Nantanga and Amakali, 2020;Payne et al, 2020;Solomon et al, 2020 Moth (food/feed) Liu et al, 2017;Shumo et al, 2019;Spranghers et al, 2017 Lake flies (food) Whole 62-67 3-5 1-5 No Yes Bergeron et al, 1988b;Okedi, 1992 Insects can be eaten whole or processed into insect powder, or be a source for extraction of fat, protein, and fibre (Melgar-Lalanne et al, 2019). Different types of processing may affect the digestibility and vitamin content in edible insects (Kinyuru et al, 2010a).…”

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African traditional use of edible insects and challenges towards the future trends of food and feed

Kipkoech

Jaster-Keller

Gottschalk

et al. 2023

JIFF

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In the current times of climate change, the intense use of insects as a protein source is gaining popularity worldwide, and will likely contribute to increased nutrient intake in food and feed due to its nutritional, ecological, nutraceutical, and medicinal potential. Ancient traditional consumption of wild-harvested insects in Africa is a valuable but diminishing resource. There is a need for improved technology in insect rearing to match production with the current population pressure since we can no longer depend on wild collection. The current legislation within the European Union opens a pathway towards acceptance, increased consumption, and marketing of edible insects, which already had a big role in African nutrition as a portion of seasonal food. Food security and expensive animal protein sources are a setback in Africa and there is a need to search for alternative sources to curb malnutrition. Insect use in animal feed is gaining momentum in pig, fish, pet, and poultry feed. To meet the rising demand for insect protein in animal feed, it calls for new ways to increase availability while addressing food quality, safety, and environmental sustainability. Apart from their importance as a source of nutrients, insects help to recycle organic waste, and the remaining portion can be used in plant protection and as a soil modifier. This review, therefore, undertakes exploration and outlook on the ancient utilisation of edible insects in Africa, current efforts to improve through farming, and the challenges faced with the hope that traditional practices will shape the future of the edible insect industry.

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“…For example, raw red muscle meat containing around 23 g of protein per 100g loses water and becomes more concentrated during cooking to have approximately 32g/100g of protein (Williams, 2007). Edible insects are good protein sources for human beings and animals which can meet the consumer's amino acid requirements and also contain rich trace elements and vitamins (Solomon et al, 2020). For instance, edible grasshoppers were found to contain 36-40% CP, while raw species of Macrotermes had approximately 43.3% (Ssepuuya et al, 2017).…”

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Growth Performance and Feed Conversion Efficiency of Indigenous Chicken Fed on Diet Supplemented with Termites (Macrotermes bellicosus)

Susan

Ouma²,

Lukuyu³

et al. 2023

East Afr. j. agric. biotechnol.

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In view of the emerging challenges of climate change and population growth, the need to ensure consumer health safety among other factors is paramount; this practice has not been standardised, and the health risks and impacts on the environment arising from the practice are not known. While the global consumption of chicken products especially chicken meat drastically increased over the years and the trend is expected to continue. Much of the increase in demand is in the developing countries coupled with demand for the four traditional feed ingredients; maise meal, soya bean meal, fish meal, and meat meal. In all three poultry production systems that are extensive, semi-intensive and intensive, a wide range of alternative feedstuffs should be available for use. Expanding populations will create greater demand for chicken products, and the importance of feed industry resources and production systems will increase. This therefore calls for a need to enhance efforts towards increased chicken productivity. This study, therefore, evaluated the growth performance, feed conversion efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of feed supplementation termite Macrotermes bellicosus for indigenous chicken diets. Three groups of twenty IC were placed on diets comprising prepared feeds with different termite inclusion levels (0%, 2.5% and 5%) for each group for six weeks. Results reveal that the termite supplementation provides high crude protein content (43.36%), which leads to enhanced weight gain but no significant differences in the FCR of ICs compared to conventional feeds. Supplementation at different levels offers varying outcomes regarding feed intake: IC on a diet T3 had a lower feed intake compared to T2 but registered higher FBW and SGR. The use of termites contributes to smallholder farms’ food security by providing a cheaper alternative to commercial poultry feeds; and also increases the market value of IC, thus, increasing the profitability of IC production

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Nutrient Potential and Economic Benefit of Varies Coleoptera (Grub Worm): Implication for Food Security

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Use of termites as protein supplement for indigenous chicken on smallholder farms in Siaya County, Kenya

Use of termites as protein supplement for indigenous chicken on smallholder farms in Siaya County, Kenya

African traditional use of edible insects and challenges towards the future trends of food and feed

Growth Performance and Feed Conversion Efficiency of Indigenous Chicken Fed on Diet Supplemented with Termites (Macrotermes bellicosus)

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