The nutrient composition of an insect flour sample from Lake Victoria, Uganda

Bergeron, Donald; Bushway, Rodney J.; Roberts, Franklin L.; Kornfield, Irv; Okedi, J.; Bushway, Alfred A.

doi:10.1016/0889-1575(88)90038-5

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“…They are consumed as part of a meal or as a complete meal with tapioca, bread, roast corn or simply eaten as snack food. Some mothers grind the dried termites into flour and use it as a sprinkle in baby porridge [38]. Termites are also eaten raw directly from the emergence hole [35,36].…”

Section: Kalotermes Flavicollismentioning

confidence: 99%

Selected Edible Insects and Their Products in Traditional Medicine, Food and Pharmaceutical Industries in Africa: Utilisation and Prospects

Jideani¹,

Netshiheni²

2017

Future Foods

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Edible insects are a widely exploited food source by many indigenous populations in most regions of the world. Edible insects have been used as food in sub-Saharan Africa, being a good source of protein and essential amino acid. Historically, they are important contributors to improving food and nutrition security, particularly for people who suffer from malnutrition due to protein deficiency. Africa is the continent with the highest number of records (19 countries), followed by the USA (5 countries) and Asia (5 countries). The species used for food and as feed include Hodotermitidae, Kalotermitidae, Rhinotermitidae and Termitidae. Insects, such as termites, are also eaten raw directly on emergence from the holes. Species used in traditional popular medicine include Hodotermitidae and Termitidae. They are used in the treatment of various diseases that affect humans such as influenza, asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, sinusitis, tonsillitis and hoarseness.

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Section: Kalotermes Flavicollismentioning

confidence: 99%

Selected Edible Insects and Their Products in Traditional Medicine, Food and Pharmaceutical Industries in Africa: Utilisation and Prospects

Jideani¹,

Netshiheni²

2017

Future Foods

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“…The Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN predicts that the human population will have grown to 9 billion by 2050, and these people will need a source of valuable food. The rapid growth of the human population in the second half of the 21 st century may lead to shortages of food, especially animal proteins [8][9][10][11]. At the meeting convened by the FAO in Rome in 2012 [12], possible solutions to this problem were suggested, including the use of insects as food.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Larvae of mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i> L.) as European novel food

Siemianowska¹,

Kosewska²,

Aljewicz³

et al. 2013

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For centuries, insects have been used as food due to their availability and easiness in raising that is much less burdensome for environment than animal husbandry breeding. Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) is a store-pest of which larvae are consumed by people. The aim of the work was to determine the nutritional value of larvae of mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.). The material was a three-month-old mealworm larva 25 -30 mm in length. Larvae were boiled for 3 min and next dried in 60˚C. Contents of water, ash, minerals, protein, fat and fat acids profile have been determined. Fresh larvae contained 56% of water, 18% of total protein, 22% of total fat and 1.55% of ash. High contents of minerals were found in the larvae: magnesium (87.5 mg/100g), zinc (4.2 mg/100g), iron (3.8 mg/100g), copper (0.78 mg/100g) and manganese (0.44 mg/100g). The proportion of n-6/n-3 fatty acids was very advantageous and amounted to 6.76. Larvae powder contained twice higher content of protein, fat, ash and minerals. Larva of mealworm is a valuable source of nutrients in amounts more profitable for human organism than traditional meat food. Powdered larva is a high-grade product to be applied as a supplement to traditional meals.

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“…The threats to these ecosystem goods and services are many and varied, and it is clear that increased understanding of the Pemberton (1995), Gillies (1996), Arkush (1987), Malaisse (1997), Mitsuhashi (1997), Bergeron et al (1988), Mathooko (1998), Pemberton (1988) …”

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“…For example, by dry weight, the mayfly Ephemerella jinghongensis Xu et al, 1984 (Ephemeroptera, Ephemerellidae), which is commonly eaten in China, contains the highest raw protein content of any edible insect at around 66% (Chen et al, 2009). Bergeron et al (1988) showed that mayflies are not only high in protein but also in minerals, B vitamins, and essential amino acids while their low fat and moisture content contributes to a long shelf life. Dragonfly nymphs contain between 45% and 60% raw protein by dry weight (Feng et al, 2001).…”

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More than just fish food: ecosystem services provided by freshwater insects

Macadam

Stockan

2015

Ecological Entomology

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Abstract. 1. Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of the planet's surface but support up to 10% of known species. Around 25% of freshwater invertebrate species are under threat of extinction. Such a decline in species richness is likely to lead to adverse effects on the delivery of services. However, the effect of species loss on ecosystem goods and services can only be assessed once the link between species diversity and ecosystem goods and services has been established and better understood.2. Using a flexible systematic literature review search protocol, we were able to identify a range of ecosystem goods and services provided by freshwater insects in the categories of provisioning, supporting, and cultural services.3. The ecosystem services and benefits provided by freshwater insects are diverse and unexpectedly wide-ranging including decomposition and nutrient cycling, food for a wider range of species including humans, and the inspiration for art, music, and literature. Several of these have clear economic values but are not currently fully exploited.4. The identification of goods and services may bring greater appreciation and impetus to understanding the scale of their importance, economic value, and conservation. In the absence of freshwater insects, few other service providers could replicate the same level and degree of service.

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The nutrient composition of an insect flour sample from Lake Victoria, Uganda

Cited by 35 publications

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Selected Edible Insects and Their Products in Traditional Medicine, Food and Pharmaceutical Industries in Africa: Utilisation and Prospects

Selected Edible Insects and Their Products in Traditional Medicine, Food and Pharmaceutical Industries in Africa: Utilisation and Prospects

Larvae of mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i> L.) as European novel food

More than just fish food: ecosystem services provided by freshwater insects

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The nutrient composition of an insect flour sample from Lake Victoria, Uganda

Cited by 35 publications

References 5 publications

Selected Edible Insects and Their Products in Traditional Medicine, Food and Pharmaceutical Industries in Africa: Utilisation and Prospects

Selected Edible Insects and Their Products in Traditional Medicine, Food and Pharmaceutical Industries in Africa: Utilisation and Prospects

Larvae of mealworm (&lt;i&gt;Tenebrio molitor&lt;/i&gt; L.) as European novel food

More than just fish food: ecosystem services provided by freshwater insects

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Larvae of mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i> L.) as European novel food