Nutritional value and efficacy of Tenebrio molitor

Many people feed bullfrogs and turtles with Tenebrio molitor. It is said that the nutrition of Tenebrio molitor is very high, and the animals fed by Tenebrio molitor grow fast, and it is not easy to get sick. Is that true? Let me find out together.

Nutritional value of Tenebrio molitor

Tenebrio larvae, pupae and adults all contain high protein, carbohydrates, fats, inorganic salts, vitamins and other nutrients. The protein content of fresh Tenebrio molitor is higher than that of milk, eggs, pigs, cattle, and mutton, and is almost the same as that of fish and frogs. The protein content of Tenebrio molitor dry powder is 48% to 54%, which is an excellent animal protein, and the ratio of the content of essential amino acids in the protein to the total content of amino acids is 44.75%. Its nutritional value is high, and it is easy to be digested and absorbed by the human body. It is ideal high protein nutritional supplements. The fat content of Tenebrio molitor is lower than that of eggs and pork, higher than that of beef, mutton and fish, and slightly higher than that of tussah pupae and milk. Tenebrio molitor is also rich in trace elements, and the content of vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin E and vitamin D is very high. Vitamin E has the antioxidant effect of protecting lipids in cell membranes from peroxide damage, and is also an indispensable nutrient and medicine. Riboflavin (vitamin) is generally insufficient in the dietary nutrition of the Chinese population, and Tenebrio molitor is a raw material rich in riboflavin and vitamin E. Although the protein content of Tenebrio molitor is high, its fat and protein content will vary greatly due to different seasons and different insect states. The first instar larvae and young larvae of Tenebrio molitor grow faster, have a strong metabolism, and have low body fat and high protein content. Mature larvae pupae have higher body fat content and correspondingly lower protein content. Overwintering larvae store a large amount of fat, and their protein content is 10% lower than that of summer larvae of the same age.

The efficacy of Tenebrio molitor

1. Tenebrio molitor can not only be used as feed, but also edible. Its larvae contain crude protein 56.58%, fat 28.20%, pupae contain crude protein 57%, adults contain crude protein 64%, its content is much higher than that of conventional animal foods such as eggs, beef, mutton, etc., and it is easy to digest and absorb. It is the "King of Protein" among insects.

2. Tenebrio molitor fat is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which can be purified as medical and cosmetic fats, which can improve the anti-wrinkle function of the skin, and also have a certain effect on the treatment and relief of skin diseases. Using Tenebrio molitor as raw material to extract SOD as a cosmetic The raw materials of health products, its anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, whitening and beauty effects are also better than those of existing market products.

3. The unique chitin and antibacterial peptides of Tenebrio molitor have various functions such as lowering blood pressure, improving immunity, activating cells, preventing cancer, lowering blood lipids, lowering blood pressure, regulating blood sugar, anti-aging, and regulating the body environment, which can be used in pharmaceutical products. and health products.

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Tenebrio molitor has formed six industries, including food, feed, fertilizer, dishes, energy, and environmental protection. With the development of science and technology, there will be new uses. The main performance is as follows:

1. The Tenebrio molitor industry has opened up new energy resources for my country. The oil content of Tenebrio molitor is generally 29%, which alone produces tens of millions of tons of animal fat per year.

2. Tenebrio molitor is a high-quality edible oil, health care product, cosmetic additive and oil for pressure transformers. Foods, beverages and condiments developed with the fresh worm body or embryonic protein of Tenebrio molitor as raw materials continue to emerge (such as Tenebrio molitor compound supplements). etc.), the market demand is broad.

3. Tenebrio molitor can be used to raise some special economic animals with high economic value such as precious toadstools, turtles, ornamental fish, birds and frogs. The market is good, the selling price is high.

4. Tenebrio molitor can be used as protein feed for general livestock and poultry, as a substitute for fish meal. The nutritional value of animals raised with Tenebrio molitor is 3-4 times higher than that of other animals, and the growth is fast.

5. Tenebrio pupa is a high-end dish and the most nutritious green and harmless food. It contains high protein, low fat and various vitamins that are indispensable to the human body. Under the principle of reasonable diet and balanced nutrition, the pursuit of green insect chrysalis has now become a fashion, which is popular among people and is an excellent protein food. Tenebrio molitor has good taste and unique flavor, and is a food insect that is easily accepted by consumers. It can be baked, fried and processed into nut-flavored protein drinks, refined protein powder and other forms of food.

6. Tenebrio molitor is not only rich in protein, but also contains a complete range of amino acids and a reasonable composition; Tenebrio molitor has a variety of unique nutrients that are easy to digest and absorb, which can improve human immunity, resist fatigue, lower blood lipids, resist cancer, and promote metabolism. and other effects, extract SOD from Tenebrio molitor as anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, beauty, and beauty, and the effect is superior to the existing market products.