Could Defatted Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) and Mealworm Oil Be Used as Food Ingredients?

Before edible insects may be used as an alternative food, it is necessary to develop basic product forms and evaluate their characteristics. We made two basic commercial products (defatted powder and oil) from mealworm, a popular edible insect. The defatted mealworm powder possessed a sufficient amount of protein, and it had a savory taste due to plentiful free amino acids. Additionally, it had abundant minor nutrients and bioactive compounds. The physicochemical properties of mealworm oil were very similar to vegetable oil, and mealworm oil was also abundant in bioactive nutrients, especially γ-tocopherol. In addition, the predicted shelf life of mealworm oil was suitable for commercial use. Moreover, mealworm had high antioxidant and anti-inflammation activities, which may arise from functional peptides and glucosamine derivatives such as chitin and chitosan. In short, the defatted mealworm powder and mealworm oil could be successfully used as novel food ingredients.

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Applications of Chitin and Chitosan in Industry and Medical Science: A Review

Nepal Journal of Science and Technology ◽

10.3126/njst.v16i1.14363 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 99-104 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Shanta Pokhrel ◽

Paras Nath Yadav ◽

Rameshwar Adhikari

Keyword(s):

Cell Wall ◽

Free Amino ◽

Science And Technology ◽

Medical Science ◽

Amino Group ◽

Chitin And Chitosan

Chitin can be extracted from the exoskeletons of crustaceans, insects and mollusks and the cell wall of microorganisms. It can be converted into chitosan by deacetylation process. Chitosan shows more versatility than chitin due to its solubility and reactive free amino group (-NH2). This article helps to understand the importance and characteristics of chitin and chitosan by their various aspects such as properties and medical and industrial applications.Nepal Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 16, No.1 (2015) pp. 99-104

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Biotechnology of Nanostructures Micronutrients Vitamins for Human Health

10.47363/jnsrr/2021(3)119 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Loutfy H Madkour ◽

Keyword(s):

Human Health ◽

Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽

Well Being ◽

Hybrid Nanoparticles ◽

Food Ingredients ◽

Improved Stability ◽

The Central Nervous System ◽

Product Forms ◽

The Brain ◽

New Strategies

Nowadays, nanotechnology is used as a way to increase bioavailability and decrease the side effects of drugs and nutrients. Micronutrients and nutraceuticals such as vitamins, carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols are classes of food ingredients that are essential for human health and well-being. These compounds are rarely added purely to the targeted food application but rather in encapsulated, solid, dry product forms with added functionalities such as improved stability, bioavailability or handling. Development of new strategies, like nanocarriers, that help to promote the access of neuroprotective molecules to the brain, is needed for providing more effective therapies for the disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). Polymer–lipid hybrid nanoparticles, encapsulating vitamin D3 and vitamin K2, with improved features in terms of stability, loading and mucoadhesiveness were produced for potential nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. Recently, nanoformulations that include nanovesicles, solid-lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, nanoemulsions, and polymeric nanoparticles have shown promising outcomes in improving the efficacy and bioavailability of vitamin E. Active targeting of nanoparticles loaded with vitamin D to cancer cells.

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Clanis bilineata tsingtauica: A Sustainable Edible Insect Resource

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su132212533 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (22) ◽

pp. 12533

Author(s):

Yu Gao ◽

Yi-Jin Zhao ◽

Meng-Lei Xu ◽

Shu-Sen Shi

Keyword(s):

Mass Production ◽

Food Industry ◽

Large Scale ◽

Advanced Technology ◽

Human Consumption ◽

Market Demand ◽

Food Ingredients ◽

Edible Insect ◽

Freeze Dried ◽

Soybean Plants

Insects provide a series of ecological services vital to human survival. Over 1000 insect species have been used for human consumption in Asia, Latin America, and Africa for more than 2000 years. Among them, the soybean hawkmoth, Clanis bilineata tsingtauica (CBT), is a traditional edible insect. CBT, known for its high nutritional value, is considered safe with a long consumption history in East Asia. The present review provides an overview of the rearing technology and utilization prospects of CBT. It has been extensively cultivated on live soybean plants under field and glasshouse conditions. However, an efficient rearing technology has not been reported. The mass production of CBT is still under investigation, and more advanced technology is required to develop high-quality food ingredients to meet consumer needs on a large scale. In addition, food derived from the soybean hawkmoth is prevalent in the farm product market. It is used as freeze-dried, fried, fresh meat, and canned meat. CBT-derived food, a potential dietary supplement used to retard aging in humans, would be a novel and emerging product in the food industry. The development of CBT-derived food will generate more economic and social value if the market demand can be met. This review will provide an insight into CBT mass production and its potential application in the food industry.

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Anti‐inflammation of bioactive compounds from ethanolic extracts of edible bamboo mushroom ( Dictyophora indusiata ) as functional health promoting food ingredients

International Journal of Food Science & Technology ◽

10.1111/ijfs.15338 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Warintorn Ruksiriwanich ◽

Chiranan Khantham ◽

Pichchapa Linsaenkart ◽

Tanakarn Chaitep ◽

Pornchai Rachtanapun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Functional Health ◽

Food Ingredients ◽

Ethanolic Extracts ◽

Health Promoting ◽

Anti Inflammation

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Opportunity and benefits of functional food from the sea: A Rewiew

Jurnal Sains Natural ◽

10.31938/jsn.v11i2.297 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 87

Author(s):

Paulus Damar Bayu Murti ◽

Bambang Dwiloka ◽

Ocky Karna Radjasa ◽

James Ngginak

Keyword(s):

Biological Activity ◽

Chronic Diseases ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Functional Food ◽

Protein Hydrolysate ◽

Marine Resources ◽

Omega 3 ◽

Food Ingredients ◽

Food Research ◽

Chitin And Chitosan

Functional food has been believed to prevent and reduce the possibility of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension and cancer. The sea offers resources that can be used as a source of functional food. Research on bioactive compounds from marine life has been carried out, which have biological activity. For example, omega-3 consist of two types of acids, namely docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentanoic acid (EPA), which is contained in fish. Carotenoids and xanthophylls are abundant in macroalgae. Likewise with phenolic compounds and polysaccharides derived from algae. The protein hydrolysate from fish waste which is used as an alternative product has biological activity. Chitin and chitosan were extracted from crustacean shells and marine mollusk. Referring to the diversity of compound bioactivity from marine resources, this review emphasizes more on the potential of functional food ingredients owned by marine resources and their opportunities and benefits..Keywords: Functional food, Marine, Bioactive compounds, Chronic diseases, Biological activityABSTRAKPeluang dan manfaat pangan fungsional dari laut: Telaah PustakPangan fungsional telah dipercayai dapat mencegah dan menurunkan kemungkinan penyakit kronis seperti obesitas, diabetes, jantung koroner, hipertensi dan kanker. Laut menawarkan sumberdaya yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai sumber bahan pangan fungsional. Penelitian mengenai senyawa bioaktif dari biota laut sudah banyak dilakukan yang memiliki aktivitas biologis. Sebagai contoh, Omega-3 terdiri atas dua jenis asam yaitu asam dokosaheksaenoat (DHA) dan asam eikosapentanoat (EPA) yang terkandung pada ikan. Karotenoid dan xantofil yang banyak terkandung pada makroalga. Begitu pun dengan senyawa fenolik dan polisakarida yang berasal dari alga. Hidrolisat protein dari limbah ikan yang dimanfaatkan sebagai produk alternatif memiliki aktivitas biologis. Kitin dan kitosan yang diekstrak dari limbah cangkang krustasea dan moluska laut. Mengacu pada keragaman bioaktivitas senyawa dari sumberdaya kelautan, review ini lebih menekankan pada potensi bahan pangan fungsional yang dimiliki oleh sumberdaya kelautan serta peluang dan manfaatnya.Kata kunci : Pangan fungsional, Laut, Senyawa bioaktif, Penyakit kronis, Aktivitas biiologi

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Biotechnology of Nanostructures Micronutrients Vitamins for Human Health

Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences ◽

10.37871/jbres1243 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 358-371

Author(s):

Loutfy H Madkour

Keyword(s):

Human Health ◽

Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽

Well Being ◽

Hybrid Nanoparticles ◽

Food Ingredients ◽

Improved Stability ◽

The Central Nervous System ◽

Product Forms ◽

The Brain ◽

New Strategies

Nowadays, nanotechnology is used as a way to increase bioavailability and decrease the side effects of drugs and nutrients. Micronutrients and nutraceuticals such as vitamins, carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols are classes of food ingredients that are essential for human health and well-being. These compounds are rarely added purely to the targeted food application but rather in encapsulated, solid, dry product forms with added functionalities such as improved stability, bioavailability or handling. Development of new strategies, like nanocarriers, that help to promote the access of neuroprotective molecules to the brain, is needed for providing more effective therapies for the disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Polymer–lipid hybrid nanoparticles, encapsulating vitamin D3 and vitamin K2, with improved features in terms of stability, loading and mucoadhesiveness were produced for potential nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. Recently, nanoformulations that include nanovesicles, solid-lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, nanoemulsions, and polymeric nanoparticles have shown promising outcomes in improving the efficacy and bioavailability of vitamin E. Active targeting of nanoparticles loaded with vitamin D to cancer cells.

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Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Screening of GC–MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds Present in Ethanolic Rhizome Extract of Zingiber officinale Roscoe

Journal of Biomedical Research & Environmental Sciences ◽

10.37871/jbres1244 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 372-377

Author(s):

Azhagu Madhavan S ◽

Priyadharshini R ◽

Sripriya R ◽

Uma V ◽

Vinotha P

Keyword(s):

Polymeric Nanoparticles ◽

Zingiber Officinale ◽

Well Being ◽

Hybrid Nanoparticles ◽

Food Ingredients ◽

Zingiber Officinale Roscoe ◽

Improved Stability ◽

The Central Nervous System ◽

Product Forms ◽

New Strategies

Nowadays, nanotechnology is used as a way to increase bioavailability and decrease the side effects of drugs and nutrients. Micronutrients and nutraceuticals such as vitamins, carotenoids, polyunsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols are classes of food ingredients that are essential for human health and well-being. These compounds are rarely added purely to the targeted food application but rather in encapsulated, solid, dry product forms with added functionalities such as improved stability, bioavailability or handling. Development of new strategies, like nanocarriers, that help to promote the access of neuroprotective molecules to the brain, is needed for providing more effective therapies for the disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Polymer–lipid hybrid nanoparticles, encapsulating vitamin D3 and vitamin K2, with improved features in terms of stability, loading and mucoadhesiveness were produced for potential nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. Recently, nanoformulations that include nanovesicles, solid-lipid nanoparticles, nanostructured lipid carriers, nanoemulsions, and polymeric nanoparticles have shown promising outcomes in improving the efficacy and bioavailability of vitamin E. Active targeting of nanoparticles loaded with vitamin D to cancer cells.

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