Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed
Common food sources including meat, fish and vegetables are the main source of fats and fatty acids required by human body. Edible insects such as worms, locusts, termites, crickets and flies have also been identified as a potential source of essential fatty acids since they are highly documented to...
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| author | Sekobane Daniel Kolobe Tlou Grace Manyelo Emmanuel Malematja Nthabiseng Amenda Sebola Monnye Mabelebele |
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| description | Common food sources including meat, fish and vegetables are the main source of fats and fatty acids required by human body. Edible insects such as worms, locusts, termites, crickets and flies have also been identified as a potential source of essential fatty acids since they are highly documented to be rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as α-linolenic and linoleic acids which are vital for the normal functioning of the body. The approval of insects as edible food by the European Union has sparked research interest in their potential to form part of human and animal diets due to their abundant protein, amino acids, fats, and minerals. However, little attention has been given to the importance and health benefits of lipids and fatty acids present in edible insects consumed by human and animals. This article aims to review the biological significance of essential fatty acids found in edible insects. The accumulation of fats and essential fatty acids present in edible insects were identified and described based on recommended levels required in human diets. Furthermore, the health benefits associated with insect oils as well as different processing techniques that could influence the quality of fats and fatty acid in edible insects were discussed. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-00876d5d966b42b5a4b12d3266db8ec72023-12-07T05:29:38ZengElsevierVeterinary and Animal Science2451-943X2023-12-0122100312Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feedSekobane Daniel Kolobe0Tlou Grace Manyelo1Emmanuel Malematja2Nthabiseng Amenda Sebola3Monnye Mabelebele4Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South AfricaDepartment of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South AfricaDepartment of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South AfricaDepartment of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South AfricaCorresponding author.; Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Florida, 1710, South AfricaCommon food sources including meat, fish and vegetables are the main source of fats and fatty acids required by human body. Edible insects such as worms, locusts, termites, crickets and flies have also been identified as a potential source of essential fatty acids since they are highly documented to be rich in unsaturated fatty acids such as α-linolenic and linoleic acids which are vital for the normal functioning of the body. The approval of insects as edible food by the European Union has sparked research interest in their potential to form part of human and animal diets due to their abundant protein, amino acids, fats, and minerals. However, little attention has been given to the importance and health benefits of lipids and fatty acids present in edible insects consumed by human and animals. This article aims to review the biological significance of essential fatty acids found in edible insects. The accumulation of fats and essential fatty acids present in edible insects were identified and described based on recommended levels required in human diets. Furthermore, the health benefits associated with insect oils as well as different processing techniques that could influence the quality of fats and fatty acid in edible insects were discussed.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451943X23000297EntomogaphyEssential fatty acidsEdible insect oilsPoultry dietsHealth benefits |
| spellingShingle | Sekobane Daniel Kolobe Tlou Grace Manyelo Emmanuel Malematja Nthabiseng Amenda Sebola Monnye Mabelebele Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed Veterinary and Animal Science Entomogaphy Essential fatty acids Edible insect oils Poultry diets Health benefits |
| title | Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed |
| title_full | Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed |
| title_fullStr | Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed |
| title_full_unstemmed | Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed |
| title_short | Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed |
| title_sort | fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed |
| topic | Entomogaphy Essential fatty acids Edible insect oils Poultry diets Health benefits |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451943X23000297 |
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