Entomophagy is on the rise, encompassing around 2000 edible species, primarily insects. This practice stands out for its advantages compared to traditional animal protein production. Edible insects, rich in nutrients, generate a lower environmental impact and notable economic benefits. Insect farmin...
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| Summary: | Entomophagy is on the rise, encompassing around 2000 edible species, primarily insects. This practice stands out for its advantages compared to traditional animal protein production. Edible insects, rich in nutrients, generate a lower environmental impact and notable economic benefits. Insect farming is a sustainable solution, requiring fewer resources such as water and space. Additionally, insects can convert organic waste into useful biomass, contributing to waste management. This study aimed to assess the utilization of school feeding program waste in the diet of the cricket Acheta domesticus during its productive cycle and the consequent production of protein-rich flour. The results revealed that Diet 1 (fish concentrate) had an average dry weight of 21.5 grams, while Diet 2 (fish concentrate: PAE waste, ratio 1:1) showed an average dry weight of 24.92 grams. Bromatological analyses indicated that cricket flour from Diet 1 had a protein content of 57.7%, fats at 11%, and ashes at 4%. Microbiological results were within permissible values for this type of product. In Diet 2, the protein percentage in cricket flour was 48.69%, and fats were 10.52%. Despite a lower protein percentage compared to fish flour, this value aligned with other studies on Acheta domesticus. The results suggest that PAE waste can be effectively used in cricket farming, albeit with certain nutritional considerations. |
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