scholarly journals Chemical Composition of Mealworm Larvae (Tenebrio molitor) Reared in Serbia

2019 ◽  
Vol 68 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 23-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Jajić ◽  
Aleksandra Popović ◽  
Miroslav Urošević ◽  
Saša Krstović ◽  
Miloš Petrović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Attractive Alternative ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Feed Material ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Alternative Protein ◽  
Mealworm Larvae

Summary The use of insects as “novel” and natural feed materials seems to be an attractive alternative protein source for poultry, pigs and fish since more than 80% of their chemical composition (dry weight basis) is crude protein and crude fat content. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine some chemical composition parameters of powdered mealworm larvae, as a potential animal feed as well as human novel food. It was found that the crude protein (55.83%) and crude fat (25.19%) content was predominant, as well as that the content of nitrogen-free extract was low. Coincided with the high protein content, the levels of the most important amino acids were found to be considerable, especially lysine (3.18%) and threonine (1.34%). Crude fibre content was 7.15%, while ash was 4.84%. The samples were found to be rich in most nutritive elements, especially phosphorus (1.06%) and potassium (1.12%) in terms of macroelements, and zinc (138.2 mg/kg) in terms of microelements. Based on our research and other experimental results, it can be concluded that meals from the insects originating from the order Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae (mealworms) may be successfully used as feed material in diets of livestock animals, especially poultry.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition of Earthworm (Eisenia foetida) Co-Dried with Vegetable Meals as an Animal Feed

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-92
Author(s):  
Kirenia Pérez-Corría ◽  
Aroldo Botello-León ◽  
Abril Karina Mauro-Félix ◽  
Franklin Rivera-Pineda ◽  
María Teresa Viana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Eisenia Foetida ◽  
Corn Meal ◽  
Feed Ingredient ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Market Requirement

To evaluate the chemical composition of the earthworm (Eisenia foetida) co-dried (EW) with vegetable meals (VM) as animal feed ingredient, the blends were mixed with wheat bran (WB), rice powder (RP), corn meal (CM) and soy cake meal (SCM) in proportions of 85:15; 75:25 and 65:35. The dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), crude fat (CFA), crude fiber (CF), ashes and nitrogen-free extract (NFE) of the ingredients and final mixtures were determined. All the mixtures resulted with a high content of DM (≥90.00 %). No significant differences among the proportions were revealed (P>0.05). In addition, the higher inclusion of the earthworm in the proportions (85:15) increased (P<0.05) the CP (54.70 %), CFA (7.28 %), and ashes (10.20 %), mainly when mixed with SCM, CM, and RP, respectively. However, the use of vegetable meals proportionally increased the CF (7.31 %), and NFE (52.62 %), mainly with the proportion of 65:35 and with RP and CM, respectively (P<0.05). The results showed that the vegetable meals (WB, RP, CM, and SCM) are useful to co-dry the earthworm to be use for animal feed. It is concluded that the most appropriate proportion (VM:EW) will depend on the animal species, productive stage and market requirement.

scholarly journals Chemical composition of bambara groundnut (V. subterranea L. Verdc) seed parts

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
AA Olaleye ◽  
EI Adeyeye ◽  
AJ Adesina
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Bambara Groundnut ◽  
Weight Basis ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Mineral Bioavailability ◽  
Good For

The levels of proximate composition, minerals, antinutrients, fibre components and calculated parameters for mineral bioavailability were determined in the testa, dehulled and whole seeds of Bambara groundnut on dry weight basis. Proximate levels were (g/100 g): ash (2.46- 4.36); crude fat (2.47-6.99); crude protein (15.2-22.2); crude fibre (1.03-22.9) and carbohydrate (51.6-61.9). The non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) components were (%): ADF, 7.13-29.0 (or 16.1 %-65.5 %); NDF, 1.77-23.6 (or 6.28 %-83.7 %); ADL, 6.15-28.0 (or 14.9 %-67.8 %); cellulose, 1.36-23.3 (or 5.02 %-86.0 %) and hemicellulose, 0.84-26.5 (or 2.86 %-90.1 %). In minerals (mg/100 g): Mn, Co and Cu were not detected; Na, K, Ca, Mg, Fe and P were low in values whereas Zn was high at 11.2-40.2. These parameters were also good for human health: Na/K (0.47-0.51) and Ca/Mg (2.58-4.36). Antinutrient values showed that Phy was high (14.4-29.2 mg/g); oxalate was high (5.02- 8.59 mg/g) and unavailable phosphorus as Pp % of P (10.2-49.3 %). The mineral bioavailability showed Ca/Phy to be good at 0.20-0.89 and [Ca] [Phy]/[Zn] to be good at 0.09-0.23 thereby making Zn bioavailable in all the samples. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v48i3.17325 Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 48(3), 167-178, 2013

The nutritive value of grasses grown in Uganda when fed to zebu cattle II. The relation between crude fibre and nitrogen-free extract and other nutrients

1963 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Bredon ◽  
K. W. Harker ◽  
B. Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Nutritive Value ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Zebu Cattle ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Wide Range

The correlation between chemical composition and nutritive value of grass fed to short-horn zebu steers in Uganda was investigated. The following regression equations were calculated from the experimental results and discussed in part I of this paper.Dig. coef. of C.P. = 100·89 log c.p. – 44·45;r = 0·9738, P < 0·001.(For use when fodders of wide range of proteins are compared.)Dig. coef. of c.p.= 5·14 c.p.;r – 0·9339, P < 0·001.(For quick calculation when only approximate figures are required.)Dig. coef. of c.p. = 9·588 + 4·284 c.p.;r = 0·9521, P < 0·001.To be used between 4·5 and 17% of crude protein.)% c.p. in grass eaten = 1·677 c.p.infaeces – 6·93; r = 0·958, P < 0·001.Dig. coef. of d.m. = 41·81 + 1·63 c.p.;r = 0·9362, P < 0·001.Dig. coef. of o.m.= 46·05 + 1·4152 c.p.;r = 0·8851, P < 0·001.The regression equations calculated from the experimental results in the present paper (part II) are as follows:Dig. coef. of d.m. = 150·88 – 1·179 (c.f. + n.f.e.);r = 0·9634, P < 0·001.Dig. coef. of d.m. = 120·03 – 1·778 c.f.;r = 0·721, P < 0·01.Dig. coef. of o.m. = 142·50 – 1·045 (c.f. + n.f.e.);r = 0·9320, P < 0·001.t.d.n.= 129·39 – 0·9419 (c.f. + n.f.e.);r = 0·9288, P < 0·001.t.d.n. = 7·76 + 0·8192 dig. coef. of d.m.;r = 0·9886, P < 0·001.s.e. = 0·9367 dig. coef. of d.m. – 20·15;r = 0·9832, P < 0·001.s.e. = 120·80 – 1·104 (c.f. + n.f.e.);r = 0·9468, P < 0·001.s.e. = 99·44 – 1·868 c.f.r = 0·7948, P < 0·01.

scholarly journals Chemical composition of roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa l.) seeds fermented at varying durations

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-275
Author(s):  
A. O. Angbulu ◽  
S. Duru ◽  
S. B. Afolayan ◽  
B. M. Munza
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Trypsin Inhibitor ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Antinutritional Factors ◽  
Ether Extract ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Nutritional Factors ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Extract Content

A study was carried out to determine the chemical composition of roselle seeds fermented at varying durations. One kg cleaned Roselle seeds were soaked in 3L of water for 8 hours. The soaked seeds were drained and fermented for 0, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours as treatments. Samples of fermented roselle seeds at different duration of fermentations were analyzed for chemical composition including anti-nutritional factors. The results showed that there was significant (P<0.05) effect of fermentation duration on chemical composition and antinutritional factors of roselle seeds. Dry matter and crude protein content increased as fermentation duration increased from 0 to 96 hours. The highest dry matter (91.87%) and crude protein (35.05%) were obtained at 96 hours while crude fibre and ether extract decreased with increased fermentation duration. Crude fibre (6.55%) and ether extract (26.79%) were highest at 0 hours. Ash and nitrogen free extract content ranged from 5.41 – 5.78 % and 30.62 – 39.19 %, respectively. Anti-nutritional factor contents declined withincreased fermentation duration. The lowest values for saponin (2.02%), tannin (0.15%), phytic acid (5.44%) and trypsin inhibitor (8.93%) were obtained at 96 hours fermentation. It can be concluded that roselle seeds fermented for 96 hours enhanced nutrient availability and significantly reduced tannin, phytate, saponin and trypsin inhibitor anti-nutritional factors.

scholarly journals Estimation of nutritional energy values, mineral ratio and mineral safety index in the Royal spiny lobster, Panulirus regius (De Brito Capello, 1864)

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-110
Author(s):  
Rasheed Olatunji Moruf ◽  
Oluwafolakemi Anthonia Afolayan ◽  
Mayomi Adenike Taiwo ◽  
Mogbonjubola Mutiat Ogunbambo
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Spiny Lobster ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Safety Index ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Index Value

Royal spiny lobster is a marine crustacean with a significant economic value as a popular consumer product. However, information on the energy-providing nutrients of lobster is scarce, especially on those living in the southern coast of Nigeria. This study provides information about the nutritional quality and metabolizable energy of flesh and shell of the Royal spiny lobster, Panulirus regius. Proximate and mineral compositions were analyzed, while energy contributions, mineral ratio and mineral safety index were estimated. Higher concentrations of moisture, crude protein and fat were recorded in flesh, while crude fibre, total ash, and nitrogen free extract were more in shell. The proximate with the highest values were crude protein (57.71 g100g-1) and total ash (40.67 g100g-1) in flesh and shell samples, respectively. The flesh had higher total metabolisable energy (1375 kJ 100g-1) and utilizable energy due to protein (38.62). The minerals, with the exception of Na, were concentrated more in the shell. In the flesh sample, Na/K and Na/Mg ratios were within the acceptable ideal range of 1.4 – 3.4 and 2 – 6, respectively, while other ratios were below ideal range. In shell samples, Ca/K (3.55) was within the ideal range of 2.2 – 6.2, while Ca/P (5.23) was higher than the reference balance of 2.6. Mg in shell sample was the only mineral whose safety index value (21.85) was higher than the table value (15) with negative difference (-6.85). K, P and Na showed negative relationships with all the proximate compositions except for the moisture and protein in shell sample, while only K showed positive relationships with moisture (???? = 0.68), protein (???? = 0.63), fat (???? = 0.64) and nitrogen free extract (???? = 0.17) in the flesh sample. The flesh and shell of the lobster will be good alternative sources of nutrients in human diet and animal feed, respectively.

scholarly journals NILAI NUTRISI AMPAS TEBU (Bagasse) YANG DIFERMENTASI MENGGUNAKAN STARBIO® PADA LEVEL YANG BERBEDA

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafles Rafles ◽  
Efendi Harahap ◽  
Dewi Febrina
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Completely Randomized Design ◽  
Fermentation Technology ◽  
Different Levels

The bagasse has potential as an alternative feed for ruminant. However,  though the high of the crude fibre and the very low in the nutritional value make them very limited in using for animal feed. To overcome the problem in order to increase nutritional value was the fermentation technology by the application of the starbio inoculums. The objective of the research was to observe the  nutrition  qualities of the bagasse with aplication of different levels of starbio. The experimental design was  a completely Randomized Design  with 4 treatments i.e. P0 (bagasse + 0% Starbio), P1 (bagasse+ 0.2% starbio), P2 (bagasse+ 0.4% Starbio), P3 (bagasse+ 0.6% Starbio) and each treatment has 5 replication, The parameters measured were pH, dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE) crude fiber (CF), ash and Nitrogen Free Extract (NFE). The results of the research indicated that pH of the  fermentation was very good (3.37-3.67), DM (66.59-68.73%), and CP 1.47-1,97%. However, there was no effect on EE, CF, ashes and NFE. The addition of 0.6% starbio was the best result to increase CP but did not affect on ash content.

scholarly journals Chemical Composition of Common Seaweeds from the Kenya Coast

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heltan M. Mwalugha ◽  
Joseph G. Wakibia ◽  
Glaston M. Kenji ◽  
Mwanjala A. Mwasaru
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Chemical Constituents ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Chemical Components ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Nutritional Profile ◽  
Protein Levels ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Major Chemical

The gross nutritional profile of 34 seaweed species from three sites (Mkomani, Kibuyuni and Mtwapa) in coastal Kenya were studied. The crude fat, crude protein, crude fibre and crude ash were determined by the standard AOAC methods while the nitrogen-free extract (NFE) was calculated by weight difference of the chemical components. The chemical constituents of the seaweeds varied significantly among the algal divisions, species, months and sites (<em>p</em>&lt;0.05). The major chemical components was the NFE with a mean value of 42.09 ± 0.83% dry weight (DW) followed by crude ash (31.94 ± 0.78% DW), crude fibre (14.08 ± 0.26% DW), crude protein (10.09 ± 0.26% DW), whereas the least component was crude fat with a mean value of 1.81 ± 0.04% DW (<em>p</em>&lt;0.05). The crude protein levels were positively correlated with nitrogen content and in crude fibre and negatively with NFE, crude fat and crude ash (<em>p</em>&lt;0.05). The findings on the gross nutritional profile of the seaweeds in this study could be used as a basis for more advanced research on nutritional information guideline and as potential resources for seaweed-based products for improved human and animal nutrition.

scholarly journals Proximate composition of red and black finger millet (Eleusine coracana) varieties

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (6) ◽  
pp. 46-53
Author(s):  
M. H. Bot ◽  
G. S. Bawa ◽  
J. J. Omage ◽  
P. A. Onimisi ◽  
D. Y. Bot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Proximate Composition ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Finger Millet ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Nutritional Composition ◽  
Eleusine Coracana ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Livestock Feed ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract

The aim of determining the proximate composition of red and black finger millet/Tamba (Eleusine coracana) varieties was to ascertain their nutritional composition and their ability to be used as feed ingredients. The finger millets used in this experiment were purchased from local markets in Ganawuri of Plateau and Manchok in Kaduna States and were subjected to proximate analysis. The results revealed that the millets contained Dry Matter – 88.48 and 87.55 %; Crude Protein (CP) – 13.98 and 13.14 %; Ether Extract (EE) – 3.70 and 3.10 %; Crude Fiber (CF) – 6.67 and 7.02 %; Ash – 4.90 and 4.36 %; Nitrogen Free Extract (NFE) – 59.22 and 59.84 % for the red and black finger millets, respectively. Based on these results, it can be concluded that finger millet is a nutritious feed resource irrespective of the variety and can be incorporated into animal feed in the livestock industry. It is recommended for farmers to use the crop by incorporating into livestock feed because of its rich proximate composition.   L'objectif de la détermination de la composition immédiate des variétés de mil rouge et noir / Tamba (Eleusinecoracana) était de vérifier leur composition nutritionnelle et leur capacité à être utilisées comme ingrédients alimentaires. Des variétés de mil rouge et noir utilisées dans cette expérience ont été achetées aux marchés locaux de Ganawuri de l'état de Plateau et de Manchok del'état de Kaduna et ont été soumises à une analyse immédiate. Les résultats ont révélé que les variétés de mil contenaient de la matière sèche - 88,48 et 87,55% ; Protéine Brute (PB) –13,98 et 13,14% ; Extrait d'éther (EE) –3,70 et 3,10% ; le 'crude fibre' (CF) –6,67 et 7,02% ; Cendres – 4,90 et 4,36% ; Extrait sans azote (le 'NFE') –59,22 et 59,84% pour les mil rouges et noirs, respectivement. Sur la base de ces résultats, on peut conclure que le mil rouge et noir est une ressource alimentaire nutritive quelle que soit la variété et peut être incorporée dans l'alimentation animale dans l'industrie de l'élevage. Il est recommandé aux agriculteurs d'utiliser la culture en l'incorporant dans l'alimentation du bétail en raison de sa riche composition immédiate.

scholarly journals Digestibility and energy content of Paulownia (Paulownia elongata S.Y.Hu) leaves

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-310
Author(s):  
G. Ganchev ◽  
А. Ilchev ◽  
А. Koleva
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Energy Content ◽  
Metabolizable Energy ◽  
Ether Extract ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Nitrogen Free Extract ◽  
Paulownia Elongata

Abstract. The aim of the study was to determine the digestibility and energy content of Paulownia elongata S.Y.Hu leaves after leaf fall. Leaves together with petioles were dried at room temperature and milled with a roughage mill before feeding to animals. A classical digestion trial was performed, with three rams weighing 55.4kg on average, by determining the chemical composition of consumed feed, feed leftovers and excreted faeces. Digestibility was evaluated as difference in the amount of ingested nutrients and nutrients excreted with faeces and it was determined to be 50.72, 52.08, 31.63, 54.09, 55.15 and 56.06% for dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), ether extract (EE), crude fibre (CF) and nitrogen-free extract (NFE). The energy value for ruminants calculated on the basis of chemical composition and established digestibility was 8.29 MJ digestible energy (DE)/kg DM, 6.55 MJ metabolizable energy (ME)/ kg DM, 0.59 feed units for milk (FUM)/kg DM and 0.52 feed units for growth (FUG)/kg DM.

scholarly journals Nutrient composition of Blaptica dubia (Order: Blattodea) as an alternative protein source

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-92
Author(s):  
Pei Yee Lam ◽  
Nurul Syaza Abdul Latif ◽  
Kumara Thevan ◽  
Paspuleti Visweswara Rao ◽  
Wan Zahari Wan Muhamed
Keyword(s):  
Extraction Method ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Soxhlet Extraction ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Protein Source ◽  
Protein Sources ◽  
Alternative Protein ◽  
Kjeldahl Method

Blaptica dubia is a cockroach that used as feed for most reptiles and amphibians because of itnutritive value. Its alternative protein sources can replace the current high priced imported animalfeed such as fishmeal, soybeans and meat. It has potential as an animal feed and minimize highlivestock farming cost of the farmers. A study was conducted to determine the nutritionalcomposition (moisture, ash, crude protein, chitin and fat) of B. dubia in different growth stages.Moisture and ash determine using AOAC protocol, protein using Kjeldahl method, chitin usingchemical treatment and fat analysis using soxhlet extraction method. The proximate analysis ofadults and nymph of B. dubia contained 59.06-62.70% moisture, 2.47-4.17% ash, 47.50-54.32%crude protein, 3.83-5.58 % chitin and 35.49-44.22% fat on dry weight. Thus, the tested feed pelletscould be an alternative protein source as the animal feed especially in pet industry.

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