Unusual aspects of the fat content of mealworm larvae as a novel food
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5219/1089Keywords:
mealworm, fat, breeder, electronic noseAbstract
The work focuses on some aspects of content and properties of the fat in mealworm as a novel food. The total fat content of this species is a markedly variable nutritional value that is significantly dependent on the breeding conditions. In this work, the fat content of a mealworm from various Czech suppliers ranged from 202 g.kg-1 to 282 g.kg-1 dry matter, determined using the Soxhlet extraction method. The total average value from all suppliers was 235.8 ±40.8 g.kg-1. This is a range that can be expected by the customer when buying mealworm larvae from a random Czech supplier. Furthermore, the work graphically compares the values of the total fat content with other comparable commodities of animal origin, e.g. chicken or fish. Finally, the aim was to obtain initial information about the comparison of the sensory properties of the mealworm fat with other fats of animal origin using a simple electronic nose. There was a difference between the fat obtained from insect larvae and the conventional unprocessed fats. This work brings a wider view of fat as a taste carrier in a new food - a mealworm.
Downloads
Metrics
References
Adámek, M., Adámková, A., Mlček, J., Borkovcová, M., Bednářová, M. 2018a. Acceptability and sensory evaluation of energy bars and protein bars enriched with edible insect. Potravinarstvo Slovak Journal of Food Sciences, vol. 12, no. 1. p. 431-437. https://doi.org/10.5219/925 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5219/925
Adámková, A. 2017. Nutriční rozbor a optimalizace chovu vybraných druhů jedlého hmyzu v podmínkách ČR s ohledem na zdraví člověka (Nutritional Analysis and Optimization of Breeding of Selected Insect Species in Conditions of the Czech Republic with Regard to Human Health). Dissertation. Prague. Czech Agriculture University in Prague, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources Department of Agricultural Product Quality. (In Czech)
Adámková, A., Adámek, M., Mlček, J., Borkovcová, M., Bednářová, M., Kouřimská, L., Skácel, J., Vítová, E. 2017 Welfare of the mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) breeding with regard to nutrition value and food safety. Potravinárstvo, vol. 11, no. 1, p. 460-465. https://doi.org/10.5219/779 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5219/779
Adámková, A., Kouřimská, L., Borkovcová, M., Kulma, M., Mlček, J. 2016. Nutritional values of edible Coleoptera (Tenebrio molitor, Zophobas morio and Alphitobius diaperi-nus) reared in the Czech Republic. Potravinárstvo, vol. 10, no. 1, p. 663-671. https://doi.org/10.5219/609 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5219/609
Barroso, F. G., de Haro, C., Sánchez-Muros, M. J., Venegas, E., Martínez-Sánchez, A., Pérez-Bañón, C. 2014. “The potential of various insect species for use as food for fish,” Aquaculture, vol. 422–423, p. 193–201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2013.12.024 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2013.12.024
Baštová, K. 2017. Stanovení sterolů a profilu mastných kyselin ve vybraných druzích jedlého hmyzu (Determination of sterols and fatty acids profile in selected species of edible insects). Diploma thesis. Prague. Czech Agriculture University in Prague, Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources Department of Agricultural Product Quality. (In Czech)
Bednářová, M. 2013. Možnosti využití hmyzu jako potraviny v podmínkách České re-publiky (Possibilities of using insects as food in the conditions of the Czech Republic). Dissertation. Brno. Mendel University in Brno, Faculty of Agronomy. (In Czech)
Cerritos, R. 2011. Grasshoppers in agrosystems: Pest or food? CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources, vol. 6, no. 017. https://doi.org/10.1079/pavsnnr20116017 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1079/PAVSNNR20116017
Chae, J., Kurokawa, K., So, Y., Hwang, H. O., Kim, M., Park, J., Jo, Y., Lee, YS., Lee, B. L. 2012. Purifi cation and characterization of tenecin 4, a new anti-Gram-negative bacterial peptide, from the beetle Tenebrio molitor. Developmental & Comparative Immunology, vol. 36, no. 3, p. 540–546. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dci.2011.09.010 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dci.2011.09.010
De Foliart, G. R. 1992. Insects as human food. Crop Protection, vol. 11, no. 5, p. 395–399. https://doi.org/10.1016/0261-2194(92)90020-6 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0261-2194(92)90020-6
EFSA. 2010. Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for fats, including saturated fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids, and cholesterol,” EFSA Journal, vol. 8, no. 3. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1461 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1461
EFSA. 2013. Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for molybdenum. EFSA Journal, vol. 11, no. 8, p. 3333. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2013.3333 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2013.3333
EFSA. 2015. Risk profile related to production and consumption of insects as food and feed. EFSA Journal, vol. 13, no. 10, p. 1-60. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4257 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2015.4257
EFSA. 2018. Administrative guidance on the submission of applications for authorisation of a novel food pursuant to Article 10 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. EFSA Supporting Publications, vol. 15, no. 2. https://doi.org/10.2903/sp.efsa.2018.en-1381
Fontaneto, D., Tommaseo-Ponzetta, M., Galli, C., Risé, P., Glew, R. H., Paoletti, M. G. 2011. Differences in fatty acid composition between aquatic and terrestrial insects used as food in human nutrition. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, vol. 50, no. 4, p. 351–367. https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2011.586316 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/03670244.2011.586316
Gopal, D. 2015. Electronic Nose 'Smells' Rotting Food! [online] 2015-11-17 [cit. 2016-04-17]. Available at: http://www.youngzine.org/article/electronic-nose-smellsrottingfood
Mariod, A. A., Abdel-wahab, S. I., Ain, N. M. 2011. Proximate amino acid, fatty acid and mineral composition of two Sudanese edible pentatomid insects. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, vol. 31, no. 03, p. 145-153. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1742758411000282 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1742758411000282
Nowak, V., Persijn, D., Rittenschober, D., Charrondiere, U. R. 2016. Review of food composition data for edible insects. Food chemistry, vol. 193, p. 39-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.10.114 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.10.114
Peris, M., Escuder-Gilabert, L. 2016. Electronic noses and tongues to assess food authenticity and adulteration. Trends in Food Science & Technology, vol. 58, p. 40-54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2016.10.014 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2016.10.014
Pipek, P. 1995. Technologie masa I. (Meat Technology I.) Prague, Czech Republic: VŠCHT, 334 p. ISBN 80‑7080‑174‑3. (In Czech)
Premalatha, M., Abbasi, T., Abbasi, T., Abbasi, S. A. 2011. Energyefficient food production to reduce global warming and ecodegradation: The use of edible insects. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 15, no. 9, p. 4357-4360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2011.07.115 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2011.07.115
Ramos-Elorduy, J., Moreno, J. M., Vázquez, A. I., Landero, I., Oliva-Rivera, H., Camacho, V. H. 2011. Edible Lepidoptera in Mexico: Geographic distribution, ethnicity, economic and nutritional importance for rural people. J Ethnobiol Ethnomed, vol. 7, no. 1, p. 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-7-2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-4269-7-2
Soxhlet, F. 1879. Die gewichtsanalytische Bestimmung des Milchfettes. Dingler's Polytechnisches Journal, vol. 232, p. 461-465.
Steinhauser, L. 1995. Hygiena a technologie masa. (Hygiene and technology of meat.) Brno, Czech Republic: LAST. ISBN 80-900260-4-4. (In Czech)
van Broekhoven, S., Oonincx, D. G. A. B., van Huis, A., van Loon, J. J. A. 2015. Growth performance and feed conversion efficiency of three edible mealworm species (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on diets composed of organic byproducts. J. Insect Physiol, vol. 73, p. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2014.12.005 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2014.12.005
van Huis, A. 2015. Edible insects contributing to food security? Agriculture & Food Security, vol. 4, no. 1, p. 20. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-015-0041-5 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-015-0041-5
Williams, T., Kelley, C., Bröker, H. B., Campbell, J., Cunningham, R., Denholm, D., Hart, L. 2016. Gnuplot 5.0. 5: An interactive plotting program.
Zielińska, E., Baraniak, B., Karaś, M., Rybczyńska, K., Jakubczyk, A. 2015. Selected species of edible insects as a source of nutrient composition. Food Research International, vol. 77, p. 460-466. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2015.09.008 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2015.09.008
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
This license permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way.
