Recycling of protein rich silk industry waste for potential food and therapeutic application

Dhakal, Richa; Sahu, Ravi Kumar; Das Gupta, Dipanneeta; Saikia, Masoom; Borthakur, Sukanya; Majumder, Munmi; Mech, Shyamalima; Thapa, Mamta; Dutta, Prachurjya; Kalita, Jatin

doi:10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104461

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“…In the context of sericulture, silk production has been promoted and developed to support a circular economy. Recently, the silk-producing industry has found applications beyond traditional clothing, extending to uses in human food and animal feed [41]. As a by-product of insect mass-rearing, insect faeces have gained popularity, particularly as a novel agricultural fertiliser, due to their vast microbial and nutritional diversity and soil-enhancing properties [42,43].…”

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Lactic Acid Bacteria from Bombyx mori Frass: Probiotic Properties and Antagonistic Activities

Suraporn,

Cansee,

Hupfauf

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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Insect farming is gaining attention as a promising area for exploring probiotic bacteria, which can benefit both insect health and various industries. Silkworm farming is a key industry in Thailand; however, challenges such as disease susceptibility and optimising growth require innovative solutions for sustainable practices. Our study addresses this by assessing lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in native Thai silkworm faeces, which accumulate as natural by-products during the rearing process. We conducted biochemical tests, including those for catalase, haemolytic activity, bile salt tolerance, antimicrobial activity, antibiotic susceptibility, and cell surface hydrophobicity, along with taxonomic classification. Out of 102 isolates, eight potential probiotics were selected, with five showing strong probiotic traits like acid and bile salt tolerance and cell surface hydrophobicity, enhancing gut survivability. These isolates also displayed antagonistic activity against pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Safety assessments confirmed their safety, with no haemolytic activity and sensitivity to antibiotics like chloramphenicol and amoxicillin. These LAB isolates (SP04, SP06, SP44, SP64, and SP67), identified as Enterococcus faecalis strain NBRC 100481, show promise as in vitro probiotics for silkworm rearing, calling for further in vivo evaluation.

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Lactic Acid Bacteria from Bombyx mori Frass: Probiotic Properties and Antagonistic Activities

Suraporn,

Cansee,

Hupfauf

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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Role of Sericulture in the Indian Economy

Reddy,

Parasuramudu

2024

J. Res. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol.

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Sericulture, often known as silk farming, involves raising silkworms to make silk. Out of the five states that contribute to the majority of India's silk production—Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Jammu & Kashmir -98.5% comes from mulberry sericulture. Silk plays a vital role in Indian culture and tradition, with a rich history spanning over five millennia. Sericulture, especially in Karnataka, supports farmers' livelihoods and has significant economic potential. However, climate change poses a serious threat to global ecosystems, endangering species and affecting industries like sericulture. The Author uses the study variables for their study and also questionnaires, and statistical tools like SPSS and Excel for data presentation and calculation respectively also used statistical techniques like, Factor Analysis, Descriptive analysis, and Relatively Analysis. Sericulture enhances income, crop diversification, sustainability, and land use efficiency, supported by government policies and training. Sericulture is vital to India’s rural development, job creation, and exports. It supports millions of rural households, especially women and marginalized communities, by generating consistent income. As one of the world’s top silk producers, India benefits from government-backed sustainable practices, making sericulture crucial to its economy.

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Recycling of protein rich silk industry waste for potential food and therapeutic application

Cited by 2 publications

References 101 publications

Lactic Acid Bacteria from Bombyx mori Frass: Probiotic Properties and Antagonistic Activities

Lactic Acid Bacteria from Bombyx mori Frass: Probiotic Properties and Antagonistic Activities

Role of Sericulture in the Indian Economy

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