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Fat from Tenebrionidae Bugs - Sterols Content, Fatty Acid Profiles, and Cardiovascular Risk Indexes

J. Mlček,A. Adámková,Martina Adamek,M. Borkovcová,M. Bednářová,I. Knížková

Published 2019 in Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

ABSTRACT

From the nutritional point of view, edible insects have become an increasingly discussed topic in both the professional and laic public, even in countries where their consumption is not common [Mlček et al., 2014; Ramos-Elorduy et al., 2011; van Huis, 2016]. In particular, it is possible to use edible insects as a valuable alternative source of proteins, especially in regions with a lack of conventional animal proteins [Mlček et al., 2014; Ramos-Elorduy et al., 2011; van Broekhoven et al., 2015]. Other benefi ts include higher feed conversions, low greenhouse gas emissions, better soil utilization, and the conversion of organic materials to valuable products. This strategy can lead to fi nancial savings and environmental benefi ts [Cerritos, 2009, 2011; Fontaneto et al., 2011; Mariod et al., 2011; Premalatha et al., 2011]. Insects have also a great potential as feed, for example, in aquaculture [van Huis, 2016]. This is due to the high content of proteins and sulphur amino acids that can be successfully used as feed for poultry [Józefi ak et al., 2016]. One of the most studied species of insects is the mealworm [Finke, 2002, 2004; Barroso et al., 2014; Ravzanaadii et al.,

PUBLICATION RECORD

  • Publication year

    2019

  • Venue

    Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences

  • Publication date

    2019-08-22

  • Fields of study

    Agricultural and Food Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Environmental Science

  • Identifiers
    DOI 10.31883/PJFNS/109666
  • External record

    Open on Semantic Scholar

  • Source metadata

    Semantic Scholar

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