Consumer Expectation and Perception of Farmed Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) Fed with Insect Meal (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>)
In recent years, insect meal has attracted increasing interest as an innovative protein source to replace fish meal in feed formulations due to its valuable nutritional profile. This research aimed to compare the effects of different levels of dietary inclusion of the yellow mealworm beetle (<i&g...
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| author | Martina Magnani Anna Claret Enric Gisbert Luis Guerrero |
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| description | In recent years, insect meal has attracted increasing interest as an innovative protein source to replace fish meal in feed formulations due to its valuable nutritional profile. This research aimed to compare the effects of different levels of dietary inclusion of the yellow mealworm beetle (<i>T. molitor)</i> larvae meal on the sensory quality of rainbow trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) fillets and retrospectively on the acceptability of this protein source to consumers. The results showed that the inclusion of <i>T. molitor</i> larvae meal did not induce sensory changes in the trout fillets, while regarding consumer acceptability and willingness to buy and pay, it was shown that a certain level of rejection towards this alternative protein still exists. The work described in this scientific manuscript adds more knowledge on the study of consumer acceptability of this protein source. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bacb403d46ad480e8b3565a9c6f03e602023-12-08T15:15:52ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582023-12-011223435610.3390/foods12234356Consumer Expectation and Perception of Farmed Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) Fed with Insect Meal (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>)Martina Magnani0Anna Claret1Enric Gisbert2Luis Guerrero3Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Via Tolara di Sopra 50, Ozzano Emilia, 40064 Bologna, ItalyFood Quality and Technology, Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries—IRTA, Finca Camps i Armet s/n, 17121 Monells, SpainAquaculture Program, Centre de la Ràpita, Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries—IRTA, Crta Poble Nou km 5.5, 43540 La Ràpita, SpainFood Quality and Technology, Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries—IRTA, Finca Camps i Armet s/n, 17121 Monells, SpainIn recent years, insect meal has attracted increasing interest as an innovative protein source to replace fish meal in feed formulations due to its valuable nutritional profile. This research aimed to compare the effects of different levels of dietary inclusion of the yellow mealworm beetle (<i>T. molitor)</i> larvae meal on the sensory quality of rainbow trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) fillets and retrospectively on the acceptability of this protein source to consumers. The results showed that the inclusion of <i>T. molitor</i> larvae meal did not induce sensory changes in the trout fillets, while regarding consumer acceptability and willingness to buy and pay, it was shown that a certain level of rejection towards this alternative protein still exists. The work described in this scientific manuscript adds more knowledge on the study of consumer acceptability of this protein source.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/23/4356insect meal<i>T. molitor</i>sensory profileconsumer expectationconsumer acceptanceRainbow trout |
| spellingShingle | Martina Magnani Anna Claret Enric Gisbert Luis Guerrero Consumer Expectation and Perception of Farmed Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) Fed with Insect Meal (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) Foods insect meal <i>T. molitor</i> sensory profile consumer expectation consumer acceptance Rainbow trout |
| title | Consumer Expectation and Perception of Farmed Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) Fed with Insect Meal (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) |
| title_full | Consumer Expectation and Perception of Farmed Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) Fed with Insect Meal (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) |
| title_fullStr | Consumer Expectation and Perception of Farmed Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) Fed with Insect Meal (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Consumer Expectation and Perception of Farmed Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) Fed with Insect Meal (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) |
| title_short | Consumer Expectation and Perception of Farmed Rainbow Trout (<i>Oncorhynchus mykiss</i>) Fed with Insect Meal (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) |
| title_sort | consumer expectation and perception of farmed rainbow trout i oncorhynchus mykiss i fed with insect meal i tenebrio molitor i |
| topic | insect meal <i>T. molitor</i> sensory profile consumer expectation consumer acceptance Rainbow trout |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/23/4356 |
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