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Kłyś, Małgorzata; Boczek, J.

doi:10.24131/3247.170206

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“…They inhabit all natural environments, from terrestrial to marine areas. Due to their high reproduction rate and short growth time, they can be a valuable source of protein and some minerals [12,30]. Those which are consumed most often include termites, crickets, dragonflies and beetles.…”

Section: Edible Insectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Until now, edible insects in Europe could have been sold mostly in a freeze-dried form as whole insects, which may deter future consumers and discourage them from trying them [30]. However, nowadays, increasing knowledge and opportunities in processing allow consumers to have unlimited access to various food products containing insects in their composition.…”

Section: Edible Insectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, the large caterpillar Gonimbrasia belina has a high iron content (31 -77 mg/100 g of dry mass) and so does the grasshopper L. migratoria (8 -20 mg/100 g of dry mass). Caterpillars Gonimbrasia belina could be a good source of zinc (14 mg per 100 g of dry mass) together with palm weevil larvae Rhynchophorus phoenicis (26.5 mg per 100 g of dry mass) [30]. These elements perform several essential functions in the body, and the biggest amounts are found in products of animal origin.…”

Section: Nutritional Value Of Edible Insectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some species contain about 35 mg of vitamin E in 100 g of dry mass. Vitamin D can be found at 3.31 μg/100 g of dry mass in the Formicidae family [30].…”

Section: Nutritional Value Of Edible Insectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Selected Unconventional Sources of Protein and Other Nutrients

Grdeń¹,

Kobak²,

Sołowiej³

2022

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Background. Nowadays, the world is confronted with the problem of rapid population growth and constraints on food productivity to meet the nutritional needs of all people. Agriculture and the food industry are facing difficulties in increasing food production as natural goods such as cultivable land area, water and electricity are being depleted. One of the most important dietary components that may start to become scarce is protein. Existing protein sources, especially animal protein, are very detrimental to the climate, hence not only new solutions, but also new and more sustainable protein sources must be sought. Results and conclusion: Some possible new protein sources and other nutrients may include edible insects in the form of flour from e.g. the house cricket (Acheta domesticus), marine algae in the form of powdered Spirulina (Arthrosipra platensis), ocean krill e.g. antarctic krill (Euphausia superba), cultured meat or Single Cell Protein (SCP). While these raw materials have not been widely used to date, their composition and nutritional value may seem promising. Each of these sources has its advantages and disadvantages, but considering the high demand for new foods, they should be given more careful attention, especially regarding their use in the food industry. Due to their content of essential amino acids and, in the case of edible insects, complete proteins, they can be an excellent alternative to conventional food sources. Additionally, due to the fact that they are rich in certain compounds, they can become new functional food with a wide range of applications.

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Section: Edible Insectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Edible Insectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Nutritional Value Of Edible Insectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some species contain about 35 mg of vitamin E in 100 g of dry mass. Vitamin D can be found at 3.31 μg/100 g of dry mass in the Formicidae family [30].…”

Section: Nutritional Value Of Edible Insectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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