Edible larvae and pupae of honey bee (Apis mellifera): Odor and nutritional characterization as a function of diet

Háber, M.; Mishyna, Maryia; Martinez, J.J. Itzhak; Benjamin, Ofir

doi:10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.04.041

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“…While there is no insect-eating tradition in the so-called "western-hemisphere", several recent studies have been conducted in that field. For example, in a hedonic evaluation of edible insect species, the honeybee larvae were ranked first (Bednářová et al, 2013); another study focused on the nutritional and odor characterization of honeybee larvae and pupae (Haber et al, 2019); a third study defined research protocols and recommendation on the evaluation and harvesting honeybee brood (Jensen et al, 2016). Our results show a more than tenfold lithium concentration in larvae compared to honey, which is a noteworthy point, especially…”

Section: Lithium In Bees and Broodmentioning

confidence: 56%

Lithium contamination of honeybee products and its accumulation in brood as a consequence of anti-varroa treatment

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Section: Lithium In Bees and Broodmentioning

confidence: 56%

Lithium contamination of honeybee products and its accumulation in brood as a consequence of anti-varroa treatment

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“…It has been shown that the chemical composition of insects can be modified by diverse factors including sex, environmental factors (temperature, day length, humidity, light intensity), stage of life, and diet (Haber et al, 2019;Kulma et al, 2019;Lehtovaara et al, 2017;. Therefore, each potential application or use of an edible insect must be analyzed considering a specific context.…”

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Nutritional content of edible grasshopper (Sphenarium purpurascens) fed on alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and maize (Zea mays)

Ibarra‐Herrera

Acosta‐Estrada

Chuck‐Hernández

et al. 2020

CyTA - Journal of Food

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Edible insects have been proposed as a good source of different nutrients including protein. However, the nutritional value of edible insects could be affected by several factors that must be considered in order to enhance their potential application in food. In this work, the effect of feeding two different diets, alfalfa and maize green fodder, on the chemical composition of edible grasshopper (Sphenarium purpurascens) consumed in Mexico was assessed. The dry matter, crude protein content, amino acid profile, in vitro protein digestibility, crude fat, and insoluble fiber content differed significantly between grasshoppers fed with alfalfa and maize (p-value < 0.05). Grasshoppers fed with alfalfa showed an increment of 10% in essential amino acid index and biological value compared to grasshopper fed with maize green fodder. Our results demonstrate that the nutritional composition of edible grasshopper S. purpurascens can be modified through diet resulting in an increase in its nutritional value. Contenido nutricional de chapulín comestible (Sphenarium purpurascens) alimentado con alfalfa (Medicago sativa) y maíz (Zea mays) RESUMEN Los insectos comestibles son considerados una gran fuente de nutrientes. Sin embargo, la composición nutricional de los insectos comestibles puede verse afectada por diferentes factores que deben ser considerados para aumentar su consumo. En este trabajo, se revisó el efecto de dos diferentes dietas, alfalfa y forraje de maíz, en la composición nutricional del chapulín comestible (Sphenarium purpurascens) consumido en México. Se obtuvieron valores significativamente diferentes (valor p < 0.05) en el contenido de proteína, el perfil de aminoácidos, la digestibilidad de proteína in vitro, y en el contenido de grasa y de fibra insoluble. El chapulín alimentado con alfalfa mostró un incremento del 10% en el índice de aminoácidos esenciales y el valor biológico comparado con el chapulín alimentado con maíz. Estos resultados indican que la composición nutricional de chapulín S. purpurascens puede ser modificada a través de la dieta para obtener un mayor valor nutricional en este alimento.

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“…According to the ndings of (Haber et al, 2019), honey bees had an increased amount of palmitic and oleic acid, which was the dominant fatty acid determined in the larvae. Therefore, diets richer in palmitic and oleic acid like diet 3 increase the HDL-C levels and decrease LDL-C or lower the ratio of LDL-C to HDL-C (CRI-II) (Cook et al, 1997;Ng et al, 1992;Tinahones et al, 2004).…”

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“…Honeybees at all stages of development are an excellent food source due to their high protein content and optimal compositions of saturated and mono-unsaturated fatty acids (Finke, 2005;Ghosh et al, 2016). Palmitic, stearic, and oleic acids are the dominant fatty acids in all stages of bee broad (Ghosh et al, 2016;Haber et al, 2019). A high level of SFA is related to atherosclerosis and heart failure, however, some of them, such as stearic acid, which is found in the bee larvae, help to lower LDL cholesterol levels (Mensink, 2005).…”

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Cardioprotective Effects of Insect Apis Melifera Based Complementary Foods Using an In-Vivo White Albino (BALB/c) Mice

Mekuria¹,

Kinyuru²,

Mokua³

et al. 2021

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Background- Cardiovascular disease is the cause of one-third of deaths worldwide and this status is likely to progress because of increasing CVD's risk factors like intake of cholesterol and saturated fat. There is no clear evidence that a poor diet in childhood is associated with CVD risk factor development and adverse vascular health in adulthood. Hence, it is important to look at the effects of complementary foods. Therefore, this study assessed the cardioprotective effects of insect bee larvae (Apis Melifera) based complementary foods in young white albino miceMethods- The experiment was conducted using a randomized control design. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23. A total of Seventy-five male white Albino mice were randomly assigned to five diets in triplicate. The diets were Diet 1= Casein diet; Diet 2= (57% Maize, 29% Teff, 14% Soybean); Diet 3= (58% Maize, 29% Teff, 13% Bee larvae); Diet 4=Commercial wean mix; and Diet 5= Basal diet alone. The study was conducted for 28 days with seven days of acclimatization. Diet and water were given ad libitum. The mice blood sample was collected from a cardiac puncture. Lipid profiles of TC, TG, HDL-C and LDL-C evaluations were analyzed using automated pentra C400 made in France. Results- The results showed a statistically significant difference (P<0.001) of lipid profiles between treatments. Biochemical (mg/dl) parameters showed Diet 3 were recorded high TG (167.79) and HDL-C (67.18) and low in LDL-C (71.73). Atherogenic indices of Diet 3 were low in CRI-I (1.84), CRI-II (1.07), and AC (0.84). LDL-C levels were positively correlated with all atherogenic indices, while HDL-C levels were negatively correlated. Atherogenicity indices showed significant positive associations (P<0.001) with one another; CRI-I vs CRI-II (r=0.919), CRI-I vs AC (r=1), CRI-II vs AC (r= 0.919). Nevertheless, AIP was positively correlated with CRI-I, CRI-II, and AC, however, this was not statistically significant (P>0.05). Conclusions- Intake of insect bee larvae-based diet could have the potential to protect from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in infants and young children. However, further studies on the adverse effects of the developed complementary foods on clinical and histopathological trials should be conducted.

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Edible larvae and pupae of honey bee (Apis mellifera): Odor and nutritional characterization as a function of diet

Cited by 56 publications

References 36 publications

Lithium contamination of honeybee products and its accumulation in brood as a consequence of anti-varroa treatment

Lithium contamination of honeybee products and its accumulation in brood as a consequence of anti-varroa treatment

Nutritional content of edible grasshopper (Sphenarium purpurascens) fed on alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and maize (Zea mays)

Cardioprotective Effects of Insect Apis Melifera Based Complementary Foods Using an In-Vivo White Albino (BALB/c) Mice

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