Possibility of Using House Cricket (Acheta domesticus) or Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori) Pupae Meal to Replace Poultry Meal in Canine Diets Based on Health and Nutrient Digestibility

Areerat, Sathita; Chundang, Pipatpong; Lekcharoensuk, Chalermpol; Kovitvadhi, Attawit

doi:10.3390/ani11092680

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“…• In canine fed a tropical house cricket diet, there was a small increase in blood urea nitrogen and hemoglobin. Areerat et al (2021) value ranked third after soybean meal and B. mori. In vitro protein digestibility of A. domesticus was higher than housefly pupae, black soldier fly larvae and pupae, yellow mealworm, lesser mealworm, and six spot roach (Bosch et al, 2014).…”

Section: A Domesticus (House Cricket) As Animal Feedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Acheta domesticus (house cricket) as human foods ‐ An approval of the European Commission ‐ A systematic review

Siddiqui,

Zhao,

Fitriani

et al. 2024

Food Frontiers

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Entomophagy (consumption of insects) has been proposed as one of the important solutions to the food crisis caused by population growth. Despite a long history of insect consumption, numerous challenges have arisen that question the feasibility of using insects as a food source. It should be notifying that Acheta domesticus (house cricket) is recently approved by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/188 as a novel food ingredient. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the house cricket is paramount for fostering a proper appreciation of its potential as a food source. This review aims to provide comprehensive and in‐depth information on the house cricket, covering various aspects such as its consumption, bioecology, nutritional value, health benefits, harvesting and rearing, and processing methods for use as a food source. Additionally, the consumer acceptance of house cricket will be discussed and specific information on why it has gained approval in the European Union will also be provided. The consumption of crickets has a long history as both food and feed. They are environmentally friendly to rear, making them an attractive option for human consumption. House cricket, in particular, holds promise as a sustainable alternative to traditional farming and conventional food sources due to its nutritional and pharmaceutical properties. Different processing methods enhance its potential. However, there are challenges regarding public acceptance, which can be overcome through diverse processing techniques and applications. Further research and efforts are needed to expand the acceptance and application of A. domesticus.

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Section: A Domesticus (House Cricket) As Animal Feedmentioning

confidence: 99%

Acheta domesticus (house cricket) as human foods ‐ An approval of the European Commission ‐ A systematic review

Siddiqui,

Zhao,

Fitriani

et al. 2024

Food Frontiers

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“…In the study of Freel et al [ 103 ], it was found that BSFL meal and BSFL oil are well-tolerated by dogs, and their consumption does not have any physiological effects that would be of concern. Based on these data, BSFL meal and oil did not affect overall health, so they can be safely included in the dogs’ diet.…”

Section: Digestibilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Insects in Pet Food Industry—Hope or Threat?

Kępińska-Pacelik

Biel

2022

Animals

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Due to the increasing global population, the world cannot currently support the well-known techniques of food production due to their harmful effects on land use, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. The key answer is a solution based on the use of edible insects. They have always been present in the diet of animals. They are characterized by a very good nutritional value (e.g., high protein content and contents of essential amino acids and fatty acids, including lauric acid), and products with them receive positive results in palatability tests. Despite the existing literature data on the benefits of the use of insects as a protein source, their acceptance by consumers and animal caregivers remains problematic. In spite of the many advantages of using insects in pet food, it is necessary to analyze the risk of adverse food reactions, including allergic reactions that may be caused by insect consumption. Other hazards relate to the contamination of insects. For example, they can be contaminated with anthropogenic factors during breeding, packaging, cooking, or feeding. These contaminants include the presence of bacteria, mold fungi, mycotoxins, and heavy metals. However, insects can be used in the pet food industry. This is supported by the evolutionary adaptation of their wild ancestors to the eating of insects in the natural environment. The chemical composition of insects also corresponds to the nutritional requirements of dogs. It should be borne in mind that diets containing insect and their effects on animals require careful analysis. The aim of this article is to discuss the nutritional value of insects and their possible applications in the nutrition of companion animals, especially dogs.

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“…Animal diets generally contain soybean meal or fish meal as a protein source; however, they do not support sustainable and sufficient feed production, and vary in chemical composition (Areerat et al . 2021). Therefore, exploring sustainable feed alternatives is crucial for animal production and maintenance.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effect of dietary Ptecticus tenebrifer powder on the fatty acid profile of egg yolk in laying hens

Chung

2023

Entomological Research

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The poultry industry needs alternative feeds with no adverse effects on animal performance and egg quality. Insects represent effective animal feeds. However, Ptecticus tenebrifer (PT) has rarely been studied as an effective feed in terms of fatty acid contents. Therefore, we investigated the effect of dietary PT powder on the fatty acid profiles of egg yolks in laying hens. A total of 180 Hy‐Line brown hens were divided equally into three groups (n = 60), with three replicates: the control group and two groups fed 2% and 4% PT powder, respectively. After 2 weeks, minor effects (P < 0.05) on oleic acid, dihomo‐gamma‐linolenic acid, and total monounsaturated fatty acids were observed among the groups. After 4 weeks, docosahexaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, and total polyunsaturated fatty acids were slightly altered in the treatment groups (P < 0.05). For other fatty acids, the 2% and 4% PT groups had fatty acid concentrations similar to those of the controls. No differences in total n‐6 and total n‐3 were observed among the groups. In conclusion, using 2% and 4% PT powders did not notably change the fatty acid profiles of egg yolks and could replace some layer‐hen feed without negative effects.

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Possibility of Using House Cricket (Acheta domesticus) or Mulberry Silkworm (Bombyx mori) Pupae Meal to Replace Poultry Meal in Canine Diets Based on Health and Nutrient Digestibility

Cited by 17 publications

References 15 publications

Acheta domesticus (house cricket) as human foods ‐ An approval of the European Commission ‐ A systematic review

Acheta domesticus (house cricket) as human foods ‐ An approval of the European Commission ‐ A systematic review

Insects in Pet Food Industry—Hope or Threat?

Effect of dietary Ptecticus tenebrifer powder on the fatty acid profile of egg yolk in laying hens

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