Nutritional analysis, volatile composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Australian green ants (Oecophylla smaragdina)

Nutritional analysis, volatile composition, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Australian green ants (Oecophylla smaragdina)

Edible green ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) are distributed in Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, and are known for their pharmacological and nutritional applications, yet various properties are to be explored. Nutritional value, volatile compounds, antimicrobial and antioxidant potential were...

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Main Authors: Shanmugam Alagappan, Mridusmita Chaliha, Yasmina Sultanbawa, Steve Fuller, Louwrens  C. Hoffman, Gabriele Netzel, Nadine Weber, Michael Rychlik, Daniel Cozzolino, Heather  E. Smyth, Sandra  M. Olarte Mantilla
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Future Foods
Subjects:
Green ants
Antimicrobial activity
Volatile compounds
Folates
Antioxidant activity
Entomophagy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666833520300113

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