Abstract Background The edible insect Tenebrio molitor (T. molitor) is a promising food
source alternative since it is easily cultivated and its nutritional composition includes high …

Simple Summary Edible insects are rich in nutrients and moisture and this may cause high
microbial growth. Insects such as mealworms must be dried to preserve their quality; …

Insects are promising alternatives to meet the world population's demand for high-quality
foods and to overcome important issues in animal farming practices. Novel and green …

The yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L., Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) is an edible insect,
distributed worldwide and a convenient candidate for industrial-scale production …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of total and partial replacement of
fishmeal with defatted yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) meal on one-summer-old …

Abstract According to the United Nations, more than 800 million people are exposed to
starvation. It is predicted that the world population will face much more serious starvation for …

The utilisation of Tenebrio molitor L.(the yellow mealworm) as a cheaper, alternative and
readily available ingredient for food and feed is gaining interest globally. However, there has …

Simple Summary The main nutritionally relevant proteins of Tenebrio molitor L. larvae are
cereal proteins. Cereals contain α-amylase/trypsin inhibitors (ATIs) that interact with …

Due to the increasing demand for agricultural products accompanied by the declining
availability of agricultural land, insects have therefore provided a very promising alternative …

The ever-increasing world population indicates that it is inevitable to consider insects such
as Tenebrio molitor, which are used as live food and even human food in some countries, as …