Nutritional values of Zonocerus variegatus, Macrotermes bellicosus and Cirina forda insects: Mineral composition, fatty acids and amino acid profiles
Most edible insects have high nutritional values and are considered as a cheap source of animal protein. This study evaluated the nutritional values of three edible insects in Nigeria: Zonocerus variegatus, Macrotermes bellicosus and Cirina forda as well as their functional properties. The insects h...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Scientific African |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227621001022 |