Using a Commercial Gut-Loading Diet to Create a Positive Calcium to Phosphorus Ratio in Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly Boykin ◽  
Amy K Bitter ◽  
Mark A. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Metabolic Disorders ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Tenebrio Molitor ◽  
Exotic Animals ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Ca:P Ratio ◽  
High Acceptance Rate

Mealworms ( Tenebrio molitor ) are one of the most common feeder insects fed to exotic animals due to their high acceptance rate, larval longevity, and ease of care. Unfortunately, in their natural commercial state, they are severely deficient in calcium and can predispose exotic animals to hypocalcemia and related metabolic disorders. Gut loading insects with calcium-rich diets is recommended to improve the insects’ nutrient content and to achieve a calcium to phosphorus (Ca:P) ratio of at least 1:1; however, there are few commercial gut loading diets specifically made for mealworms. In this study, mealworms were gut loaded with a newly developed high calcium mealworm diet for 0, 24, or 48 hours. All mealworms were analyzed for dry matter (DM), moisture, calcium, and phosphorus at each time point. Due to the dry nature of the diet, moisture content decreased over time (mean moisture content= 75%, 70%, and 66% at time 0, 24, and 48 hrs, respectively). Calcium content was significantly increased by 24 hrs (p=0.011) and remained elevated at 48 hrs for both the as fed and DM measurements (median calcium DM: 0.07%, 3.5%, and 3.7% at 0, 24, and 48 hrs, respectively). Ca:P ratios were also significantly increased for both the 24 hr (p=0.028) and 48 hr (p= 0.028) periods (median Ca:P DM:1:20, 3.2:1, and 3.6:1 at 0, 24, and 48 hrs, respectively). This data supports the diet’s claim to provide a positive Ca:P ratio in mealworms fed the diet for 48 hours.

scholarly journals JAJANAN SEHAT DAN KAYA KALSIUM UNTUK KELUARGA: SUBTITUSI TEPUNG BANDENG PRESTO SEBAGAI BAHAN KASTANGEL

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (01) ◽  
pp. 98-106
Author(s):  
Meddiati Fajri Putri ◽  
Cinta Amalia Kasih
Keyword(s):  
Sensory Quality ◽  
Preference Test ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Nutritional Content ◽  
Laboratory Test Results ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Processed Products

Ikan bandeng merupakan budidaya perikanan air payau di Indonesia. Ikan bandeng dapat diolah menjadi beraneka makanan olahan, seperti bandeng duri lunak, pepes bandeng, otak-otak bandeng, dan produk hasil olahan lainnya. Kandungan nutrisi bandeng duri lunak relatif tinggi untuk mencukupi kebutuhan gizi masyarakat dengan harga relatif terjangkau. Kandungan gizi pada tepung bandeng presto tersebut dijadikan subtitusi dalam pembuatan kastangel. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan kualitas kastangel subtitusi tepung bandeng presto, untuk mengetahui tingkat kesukaan masyarakat dan untuk mengetahui kandungan kalsium dan protein dengan prosentase 0%, 10%, 20%, dan 30% ditinjau dari aspek warna, aroma, aroma bandeng presto, dan tekstur.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah  untuk mengetahui kualitas kastangel hasil eksperimen ditinjau dari kualitas inderawi, tingkat kesukaan masyarakat serta kandungan protein dan kalsium. Metode penelitian yang digunakan analisis varian (Anava) one way, dan dilanjutkan uji Tukey apabila ada perbedaan kualitas inderawi pada produk, uji kesukaan menggunakan deskriptif prosentase untuk mengetahui tingkat kesukaan masyarakat, uji Laboratorium untuk mengetahui kandungan gizi  protein dan kalsium. Hasil penilitian menunjukan bahwa terdapat perbedaan kualitas inderawi pada indikator aroma bandeng presto dan tekstur dengan nilai signifikan kurang dari 0,05. hasil uji kesukaan Sampel yang disukai masyarakat 0%, 10% dan 20% dengan prosentase (55,75%, 55,25%, dan 52,9%). Hasil uji laboratorium kandungan kalsium dan protein Sampel kastangel subtitusi tepung bandeng presto 30% (13,83%,:5,42%), 20% (11,36%:3,66%), 10% (9,60%: 2,33%), 0% (8,26:0,49%).   Kata Kunci : Kastangel, Tinggi Kalsium, Tepung bandeng presto   Healthy and Calcium Rich Snacks for Family: Subtitution Flour Bandeng Presto as Composition of Kastangel Abstract Milkfish is brackish water aquaculture in Indonesia. Milkfish can be processed into a variety of processed foods, such as soft thorns, milkfish, milk brains, and other processed products. The nutrient content of soft thorns is relatively high to meet the nutritional needs of the people at relatively affordable prices. The nutritional content of presto milkfish flour is used as a substitution in the making of kastangel. The purpose of this study was to determine differences in the quality of presto milkfish substitution castor, to determine the level of community preference and to determine the content of calcium and protein with a percentage of 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% in terms of aspects of color, aroma, milkfish aroma presto, and texture. The purpose of this research is to find out the quality of the castellated experimental results in terms of sensory quality, people's favorite level and protein and calcium content. The research method used is one way analysis of variance (ANAVA), and Tukey test is continued if there is a difference in the sensory quality of the product, the preference test uses descriptive percentages to determine the level of community preference, Laboratory tests to determine the nutritional content of protein and calcium. The results of the study indicate that there are differences in sensory quality on the presto milkfish aroma and texture indicators with a significant value less than 0.05. Preferred test results The samples favored by the community are 0%, 10% and 20% with percentages (55.75%, 55.25% and 52.9%). Laboratory test results of calcium and protein content Samples of castor substitution presto milkfish flour 30% (13.83%:5.42%), 20% (11.36%:3.66%), 10% (9.60%:2,33%), 0% (8.26:0.49%). Keywords: bandeng presto flour, high calcium, kastangel

scholarly journals Fortifikasi Kalsium dan Fosfor pada Crackers dengan Penambahan Tepung Tulang Ikan Bandeng (Chanos chanos) [Calcium and Phosfor Fortification of Crackers by Using Milkfish Bone (Chanos chanos)]

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Imra Imra ◽  
Mohammad Fadnan Akhmadi ◽  
Diana Maulianawati
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Phosphorus Content ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Proximate Analysis ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Chanos Chanos ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Aas Method ◽  
Calcium And Phosphorus ◽  
And Control

AbstrakKalsium dan fosfor merupakan unsur yang penting yang dibutuhkan untuk perkembangan dan pertumbuhan. Tulang bandeng diketahui memiliki kandungan kalsium dan fosfor yang tinggi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui proksimat dan kandungan kalsium dan fosfor pada crackers yang difortifikasi dengan tepung tulang ikan bandeng. Fortifikasi crackers tepung tulang ikan bandeng menggunakan 4 perlakuan yakni presto, kukus, segar dan kontrol. Analisis proksimat meliputi kadar air, kadar abu, lemak, protein dan karbohidrat menggunakan metode AOAC (2005) dan analisis kandungan fosfor dan kalsium menggunakan metode AAS. Kandungan kalsium dan fosfor crakers tepung tulang masing-masing berkisar 88916-119730 mg/kg dan 2,2 mg/kg - 7,4 mg/kg. Nilai proksimat meliputi kadar air 12,26 – 14,42%, kadar abu 16,12 – 21,67%, protein 0,626 – 7,304%, lemak 4,0 – 4,8% dan karbohidrat 37,64 – 41,88%. Fortifikasi tepung tulang bandeng meningkatkan nilai proksimat, kalsium, dan fosfor pada crackersAbstractCalcium and phosphorus are important elements needed for development and growth. Milkfish is known to have high calcium and phosphorus content. The aim of study was to determine the proximate, and the content of calcium and phosphorus in crackers fortification with milkfish bone flour. Cracker fortification with milkfish bone flour consists of four treatments were presto, steamed, fresh and control. Proximate analysis includes water, ash, fat, protein and carbohydrates using the method (AOAC 2005) and analysis of phosphorus and calcium content using the AAS method. Calcium and phosphorus content bone flour crackers range respectively 88916-119730 mg/kg and 2.2 mg/kg – 7.4 mg/kg. Moisture content 12.26 – 14.42%, ash content 16.12 – 21.67%, protein 0.626- 7.304%, fat 4.0 – 4.8% and carbohydrates 37.64 – 41.88%. Fortification of milkfish flour increases the proximate, calcium, and phosphorus value in crackers.

Variasi Penambahan Tepung Daun Kelor (Moringa Oleifera Lam.) pada Pembuatan Flakes Ditinjau dari Sifat Fisik, Sifat Organoleptik dan Kadar Kalsium

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Frieda Rosita Majid ◽  
Nur Hidayat ◽  
Waluyo Waluyo
Keyword(s):  
Physical Characteristic ◽  
Nutritional Value ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Organoleptic Characteristics ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Randomized Experimental Design ◽  
Leaf Powder ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
Moringa Oleifera Lam

Background:Moringa (Moringaoleifera Lam.) Is a plant of high nutritional value, grows scattered in the tropics and sub-tropics, but utilization is still low. Each section has its benefits Moringa one part is the Moringa leaves contain a high calcium. In 100 grams of material, fresh Moringa leaves contain as much as 440 mg of calcium in the form of flour whereas if it contains as much as 2,003 mg of calcium. One of its use in the manufacture of flakes added. Objective: Know the difference physical harateristi, organoleptic characteristic and calcium levels in flakes variations addition of Moringa leaf powder. Methods: The study is a randomized experimental design with simple, includes four kinds of treatments, two replications with two experimental units. Observations of physical characteristic were analyzed by descriptive, the organoleptic characteristic of data analysis using statistical test Kruskal-Wallis continued Mann-Whitney and methods of test calcium content using permanganometri then the data were analyzed descriptive. Results: The physical characteristics of flakes greenish-yellow, slightly fragrant aroma typical of flakes, rather unpleasant taste typical of Moringa leaves and a slightly crunchy texture. Organoleptic characteristics the color of flakes with moringa leaf powder 5%, the aroma of the flakes without addition moringa leaf powder, the flavour of flakes with additions moringa leaf powder 5% and the texture of flakes with additions moringa leaf powder 7,5% most prefered panelist and high levels calcium of flakes with additions 10% moringa leaf powder. Conclusion: There is a difference variations addition of moringa leaf powder on physical, organoleptic characteristic (color) and the level of calcium flakes.Flakes with the addition of 5% moringa leaf powder is the most prefered panelist.   Keywords:Moringa Leaf Flour, Flakes, Physical characteristic, organoleptic, Calcium

Nitrogen Fertilization of Basil

HortScience ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 481a-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Rangappa ◽  
H.L. Bhardwaj
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Dry Matter Yield ◽  
Sweet Basil ◽  
Broad Leaf ◽  
Yield Difference ◽  
Optimum N Rate ◽  
N Rates

Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an important culinary herb in Virginia and other areas. The objective of this study, conducted during 1997, was to determine optimal N rate for fresh and dry matter yield. Seed of Broad Leaf sweet basil were direct-seeded on 18 June in rows 0.75 m apart in a RCBD design with 8 replications. Four N rates (0, 25, 50, and 75 kg N/ha) were used. Calcium nitrate (15.5% N) was used as the fertilizer source. All plants from 1-m row length from middle row of each plot were harvested by hand on 23 Sept. and fresh weights were recorded. The plant material was dried at 70°C for 48 h to record dry weights. The moisture content at harvest was calculated from fresh and dry weights. The fresh yields following 0, 25, 50, and 75 kg N/ha were 3.7, 5.4, 6.4, and 6.8 kg/m2, respectively. The yield difference between two highest N rates was not significant, however, both these rates had significantly higher yield than the two lowest rates. Similar results were also obtained for dry matter yields. The highest N rate of 75 kg N/ha resulted in significantly higher dry matter yield (1.3 kg/m2) as compared to the other three rates. The lowest dry matter yield was obtained after the control treatment (0.6 kg/m2). An opposite relationship between N rate and moisture content was observed when the highest moisture content resulted from control and 50 kg N/ha treatments. These results indicate that optimum N rate for sweet basil in Virginia is 50 to 75 kg/ha.

Variants of the Circle of Willis as seen on magnetic resonance angiography and carotid siphon calcifications in community-dwelling older adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 197140092110428
Author(s):  
Oscar H Del Brutto ◽  
Bettsy Y. Recalde ◽  
Robertino M Mera
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Circle Of Willis ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Anatomical Variants ◽  
Study Results ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
Independent Association ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Background and purpose Information on the association between anatomical variants of the Circle of Willis (CoW) and intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is limited and results are controversial. In this population-based study, we aimed to assess whether an incomplete CoW is associated with high calcium content in carotid siphons (a reliable biomarker of ICAD) in community-dwelling older adults of Amerindian ancestry. Methods Individuals aged ≥60 years enrolled in the Three Villages Study received a head computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) of intracranial vessels. The CoW was classified in complete or incomplete according to the presence or absence of one A1 segment of the anterior cerebral artery or one or both P1 segments of posterior cerebral arteries. Calcium content in carotid siphons was rated as low or high. A multivariate logistic model was fitted to assess the independent association between incompleteness of the CoW and high calcium content in carotid siphons, after adjusting for demographics and cardiovascular risk factors. Results A total of 581 individuals were enrolled (mean age: 71 ± 8.4 years; 57% women). MRA revealed an incomplete CoW in 227 (39%) individuals, and high-resolution CT disclosed high calcium content in carotid siphons in 185 (32%). A risk factor logistic regression model showed no independent association between incompleteness of the CoW and high calcium content in carotid siphons (odds ratio: 0.91; 95% confidence interval: 0.62–1.34; p = 0.631). Conclusion Study results disclosed no association between anatomical variants of the CoW and the presence of high calcium content in carotid siphons.

scholarly journals Growth, yield and nutrient content of mungbean (Vigna radiata L.) in response to INM in eastern Uttar Pradesh, India

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 479-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yubaraj Dhakal ◽  
RS Meena ◽  
Nirmal De ◽  
SK Verma ◽  
Ajeet Singh
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Harvest Index ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Dry Matter Accumulation ◽  
Spad Value ◽  
Leaf Chlorophyll ◽  
Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Significant improvement in LAI, number of trifoliate, SPAD value of green leaf chlorophyll, dry matter accumulation, yield, harvest index (%) and nutrient content of mungbean were recorded due to application of 75% RDF + 2.5 t/ha vermicompost (VC) + Rhizobium (Rh)+ phosphorus solublizing bacteria (PSB), followed by 100% RDF + 2.5 t/ha VC and 100% RDF + Rh + PSB. The highest seed yield of mungbean was obtained with the application of 75% RDF + 2.5 t/ha VC + Rh + PSB (12.34 q /ha) followed by 100% RDF + 2.5 t/ha VC (12.05 q /ha) and 100% RDF + Rh+ PSB (11.95 q /ha).

scholarly journals Water Supply and Temperature Effects on Some Nutritive Constituents of Direct Sown Onion

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 245-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Attila OMBÓDI ◽  
Andrea LUGASI ◽  
Hussein Gehad DAOOD ◽  
Mária BERKI ◽  
Lajos HELYES
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Dry Matter Partitioning ◽  
Nutritive Quality ◽  
Dry Conditions

Irrigation is a prerequisite for economical onion production under dry conditions. However, its effect on dry matter and nutrient content often remains a concern for growers. A direct sown onion hybrid was grown under open field, rain-fed and irrigated conditions for three years, investigating the effects of air temperature and water supply on some nutritive constituents. Dry matter, storage sugar, total flavonol and total polyphenol content showed strong positive correlation with average air temperature and negative correlation with water supply. However, irrigation had a positive effect on storage sugar and dry matter content. Presumably better water supply during dry periods ensured by irrigation provided the basis for higher photosynthetic production, and hereby more dry matter partitioning and accumulation in the bulb, a storage organ. An unexpected decrease in vitamin C content was experienced in 2011 and 2012, compared to the result of 2010, which was explained by the hot and dry conditions of the pre-harvest irrigation cut-off period. Fibre and ash content was found to be the most stable nutritional characteristics, affected neither by the environmental conditions, nor by the irrigation. Irrigation has proved to be very beneficial for direct sown onion, doubling bulb yield while not affecting the nutritive quality negatively.

scholarly journals Physiological potential of soybean seeds after maturation and submitted to artificial drying

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 374-384
Author(s):  
Cesar Pedro Hartmann Filho ◽  
André Luís Duarte Goneli ◽  
Tathiana Elisa Masetto ◽  
Elton Aparecido Siqueira Martins ◽  
Guilherme Cardoso Oba
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Seedling Emergence ◽  
Accelerated Aging ◽  
Maturation Stage ◽  
Soybean Seeds ◽  
Germination Test ◽  
Moisture Contents ◽  
Three Samples ◽  
Maturation Stages

Abstract: This study evaluated the physiological potential of soybean seeds harvested during two seasons, on different maturation stages and subjected to different drying temperatures. The seeds were harvested at the maturations stages R7, R7 + 2, R7 + 3, R7 + 5, R7 + 6, R7 + 7, R7 + 10 and R7 + 12 days (55, 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, and 20% of moisture content). For each maturation stage, seeds were divided into three samples: one sample was used to directly evaluate the physiological potential, and the others were dried at 40 °C and 50 °C, until reaching the moisture content of 11.5%. The physiological potential was evaluated through germination test, first germination count of germination, accelerated aging, modified cold, electrical conductivity and seedling emergence. The maximum physiological potential of seeds is achieved at the moisture content of 55%, the point that the dry matter is maximum. The seeds became tolerant to artificial drying approximately at the stage R7 + 7 days (30% of moisture content). Germination and vigor of the soybean seeds reduce as the drying temperature is increased from 40 °C to 50 °C, and this effect is enhanced when the seeds show moisture contents above 30%.

Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Water Contents During Grain Development and Maturation in Wheat

1977 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 799 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Sofield ◽  
IF Wardlaw ◽  
LT Evans ◽  
SY Zee
Keyword(s):  
Grain Growth ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Nitrogen Concentration ◽  
Growth Period ◽  
Calcium Content ◽  
Dry Weight ◽  
Water Entry ◽  
Grain Development ◽  
Nitrogen And Phosphorus ◽  
Steady Rate

Plants of five cultivars of wheat were grown under controlled-environmental conditions in order to analyse the effect of cultivar and of temperature and illuminance after anthesis on the accumulation of nitrogen and phosphorus by grains in relation to dry matter. The water relations of the grain during maturation were also examined, using calcium content as an index of water entry. The nitrogen and phosphorus contents of grains increased linearly throughout the grain growth period. The percentage of nitrogen and phosphorus in grains fell sharply during the first few days after anthesis but rose progressively thereafter. The higher the temperature, and the lower the illuminance, the higher was the percentage of nitrogen in the grain of all cultivars. Such conditions also reduce final grain size, but their effects on nitrogen concentration in the grain were apparent early in grain development. No evidence was found of a flush of nitrogen or phosphorus into the grain late in its development. Water entry into the grain continued at a steady rate until maximum grain dry weight was reached, then ceased suddenly. No evidence was found of an increased rate of water loss by the grain at that stage, and the rapid fall in water content at the cessation of grain growth may have been due to blockage of the chalazal zone of entry into the grain by the deposition of lipids. Accumulation of dry matter, nitrogen and phosphorus and entry of water into the grain all ceased at the time of lipid deposition in the chalazal zone.

scholarly journals Assessment of Proximate Profile of Selected Fin and Shell Fish and Physicochemical Assessment of Water from Named Rivers in Ogoniland

2020 ◽  
pp. 16-27
Author(s):  
Adata A. Jumbo ◽  
M. O. Wegwu ◽  
D. C. Belonwu ◽  
B. M. Onyegeme- Okerenta
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Suspended Solids ◽  
Oxygen Demand ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Physicochemical Analysis ◽  
Matter Content ◽  
Dry Matter Content ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Study Sites

Aims: This study investigated the physicochemical assessment of Rivers Kaa and Bodo in Ogoniland, as well as the proximate profile of selected fin and shell fish from these Rivers. Study Design: Random sampling. Place and Duration of Study: Kaa and Bodo communities of Ogoniland, between August and November 2014. Methodology: The physicochemical analysis; pH, temperature (T), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), dissolved oxygen (DO), total suspended solids (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), conductivity (C), salinity (S) and total hydrocarbon content (THC), were done. The results were compared to FEPA and APHA permissible limits. Proximate composition was determined using Association of Official Analytical Chemist standard analytical methods. Results: Physicochemical analysis results showed that T (26.5±.010), (26.8±.006) and TSS (8.68±.006), (12.5±.006) for Kaa were lower than Bodo (sp≤0.05), S (7.20±.021), (8.40±.010) and THC (0.25±.015), (3.00±.040) were both lower for Kaa than Bodo, at (p≤0.05), BOD was higher for samples collected from Bodo than samples collected from Kaa (188±.234), (259±.690). The TDS and Conductivity were both higher for samples from Bodo than those from Kaa, while pH and DO were higher for samples collected from Kaa than samples collected from Bodo. The moisture content for all samples collected from Kaa (63.7±.289), (72.5±.488), (75.1±.973), (67.4±.455), were significantly lower at p≤0.05 than the moisture content for samples from Bodo (68.7±.514), (80.6±.476), (86.2±.790), (74.5±.514) indicating that the samples from Kaa are better sources of protein, lipid, and energy than samples from Bodo. The protein, lipid, crude fibre, ash and dry matter content of all samples from Kaa were significantly higher (p≤0.05) than those for samples from Bodo. Conclusion: These findings suggest a contamination of the study sites particularly Bodo with petroleum products. Furthermore, it shows that the protein contents in all samples from Bodo were below the recommended standards, suggesting that the consumption of fishes from the study area particularly Bodo, is unhealthy.

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