Nutritional properties of giant water bug,
Lethocerus indicus
a traditional edible insect species of North-East India
Mutum R. Devi,
Sabeela B. Ummalyma,
Axel Brockmann
et al.
Abstract:Edible insects play an important role in human health and food security. Among those, the Giant water bug,
Lethocerus indicus
(Lep.& Ser.) is a widely used edible insect known for its aroma, flavor, and therapeutic purposes. In the present study, we investigated the nutritional profile, natural habitat, and feeding behavior of
L. indicus
in aquarium conditions. A comparative analysis of male and female insects’ aroma contents and fatty acid (FA) profiles was also c… Show more
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