Agri-Food Side-Stream Inclusion in The Diet of <i>Alphitobius Diaperinus</i>. Part 2: Impact on Larvae Composition
Insects are gaining interest as an alternative protein source for feed/food purposes. Although the lesser mealworm (LM) is commercially produced for human consumption, published data on its nutrient composition is scarce. This study reports on LM larvae reared on 18 different diets composed of side-...
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| description | Insects are gaining interest as an alternative protein source for feed/food purposes. Although the lesser mealworm (LM) is commercially produced for human consumption, published data on its nutrient composition is scarce. This study reports on LM larvae reared on 18 different diets composed of side-streams to (1) determine the nutritional composition of the larvae and (2) study the effect of dietary changes on the larval nutrient composition. The LM larvae proved to be of good nutritional value with essential amino acids profiles comparable with that of beef and linoleic acid (C18:2) was the most dominant essential fatty acids in the larvae. The side-stream based diets varied on dry matter basis in protein (16−34%) and lipid content (2−19%). The nutrient content of the larvae reared on diets that supported good growth ranged between 37% and 49% of protein, 22% and 26% of lipid and 4% to 6% of chitin on dry matter basis. No significant correlations were identified between the larval protein or lipid content and that of the diet, but it was found between the diet nutrients and larval growth. Based on larval growth data and economic considerations, diets composed of wheat middlings with a 10−15% inclusion of rapeseed meal were identified as suitable feed for LM. Highest larval yields were obtained with diets containing 15−22% of proteins and 5−10% of lipids. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-412903ccb3054ad3b5976c8b4d595d6a2022-12-22T01:24:18ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502020-03-0111319010.3390/insects11030190insects11030190Agri-Food Side-Stream Inclusion in The Diet of <i>Alphitobius Diaperinus</i>. Part 2: Impact on Larvae CompositionLise Soetemans0Natasja Gianotten1Leen Bastiaens2Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, BelgiumProtifarm, Harderwijkerweg 141B, 3852 AB Ermelo, The NetherlandsFlemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO), Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, BelgiumInsects are gaining interest as an alternative protein source for feed/food purposes. Although the lesser mealworm (LM) is commercially produced for human consumption, published data on its nutrient composition is scarce. This study reports on LM larvae reared on 18 different diets composed of side-streams to (1) determine the nutritional composition of the larvae and (2) study the effect of dietary changes on the larval nutrient composition. The LM larvae proved to be of good nutritional value with essential amino acids profiles comparable with that of beef and linoleic acid (C18:2) was the most dominant essential fatty acids in the larvae. The side-stream based diets varied on dry matter basis in protein (16−34%) and lipid content (2−19%). The nutrient content of the larvae reared on diets that supported good growth ranged between 37% and 49% of protein, 22% and 26% of lipid and 4% to 6% of chitin on dry matter basis. No significant correlations were identified between the larval protein or lipid content and that of the diet, but it was found between the diet nutrients and larval growth. Based on larval growth data and economic considerations, diets composed of wheat middlings with a 10−15% inclusion of rapeseed meal were identified as suitable feed for LM. Highest larval yields were obtained with diets containing 15−22% of proteins and 5−10% of lipids.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/3/190lesser mealwormcorrelationproteinslipidsamino acidsfatty acidslarval compositioncomposition of side streamsnutritional value |
| spellingShingle | Lise Soetemans Natasja Gianotten Leen Bastiaens Agri-Food Side-Stream Inclusion in The Diet of <i>Alphitobius Diaperinus</i>. Part 2: Impact on Larvae Composition Insects lesser mealworm correlation proteins lipids amino acids fatty acids larval composition composition of side streams nutritional value |
| title | Agri-Food Side-Stream Inclusion in The Diet of <i>Alphitobius Diaperinus</i>. Part 2: Impact on Larvae Composition |
| title_full | Agri-Food Side-Stream Inclusion in The Diet of <i>Alphitobius Diaperinus</i>. Part 2: Impact on Larvae Composition |
| title_fullStr | Agri-Food Side-Stream Inclusion in The Diet of <i>Alphitobius Diaperinus</i>. Part 2: Impact on Larvae Composition |
| title_full_unstemmed | Agri-Food Side-Stream Inclusion in The Diet of <i>Alphitobius Diaperinus</i>. Part 2: Impact on Larvae Composition |
| title_short | Agri-Food Side-Stream Inclusion in The Diet of <i>Alphitobius Diaperinus</i>. Part 2: Impact on Larvae Composition |
| title_sort | agri food side stream inclusion in the diet of i alphitobius diaperinus i part 2 impact on larvae composition |
| topic | lesser mealworm correlation proteins lipids amino acids fatty acids larval composition composition of side streams nutritional value |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/3/190 |
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