Abstract:
The worldwide population is gradually rising making food security a critical concern. The requirements for animal commodities such as egg, milk, and meat have increased intensely in current years because of the fast-growing population. All major supplements are important; however, protein is one of the primary supplements essential for individuals, and protein deficiency prompts severe sickness. Protein from animal sources might be particularly significant, as it comprises essential amino acids that are not present in many plant proteins. Insects are considered promising reserves of protein. Globally insects are the basic food source in many regions such as Asia, Africa, and South America. Cricket (Gryllus bimaculatus) has potential as a feed insect and food species. Crickets also consist of crude fiber (6.90%), fat (26.90%), crude protein (54.10%), and total digestible nutrients (78.90%). Moreover, these insects contain a variety of essential amino acids such as histidine, leucine, lysine, methionine, and valine. Furthermore, it has been observed that insects can be a vital source of protein in the diets of fish and poultry. Nutritional values are of great significance, but for balanced intake, a portion of food must be admissible from sensory perception. Crickets can be eaten in the form of whole insects, dried and milled, and then added to different products besides nutrients can be extracted and added to food. The main purpose of this study is to comprehensively review the Cricket meal (Gryllus bimaculatus) as a protein supplement.
Page(s):
186-186
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: International Food & Nutrition Conference" August 18th-20th, 2022, University of Swat, Swat (Book of Abstracts), Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2022