Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>): Potential and Challenges to Promote Circular Economy

Over the last few years, the concept of Circular Economy (CE) has received a lot of attention due to its potential contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially by reconciling economic growth with the protection of the environment through its grow-make-use-restore approach. Th...

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Main Authors:	Roberta Moruzzo, Francesco Riccioli, Salomon Espinosa Diaz, Chiara Secci, Giulio Poli, Simone Mancini
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:	Animals
Subjects:	feed food edible insect sustainability frass biofuel
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2568

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spelling	doaj-cffe94a302854c7dbef5be5dd071050b2021-09-25T23:35:46ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152021-08-01112568256810.3390/ani11092568Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>): Potential and Challenges to Promote Circular EconomyRoberta Moruzzo0Francesco Riccioli1Salomon Espinosa Diaz2Chiara Secci3Giulio Poli4Simone Mancini5Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge 2, 56124 Pisa, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge 2, 56124 Pisa, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge 2, 56124 Pisa, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge 2, 56124 Pisa, ItalyDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Via Bonanno 6, 56126 Pisa, ItalyDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, Viale delle Piagge 2, 56124 Pisa, ItalyOver the last few years, the concept of Circular Economy (CE) has received a lot of attention due to its potential contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially by reconciling economic growth with the protection of the environment through its grow-make-use-restore approach. The use of insects in circular production systems has been a good example of this concept as insects can transform a wide range of organic waste and by-products into nutritious feedstuffs, which then go back into the production cycle. This paper explores the potential of mealworms (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) in circular production systems by reviewing their use and applicability in several industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food, etc. Despite the high versatility of this insect and its potential as a substitute source of nutrients and other valuable components, there are still many legislative and behavioural challenges that hinder its adoption and acceptance.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2568feedfoodedible insectsustainabilityfrassbiofuel
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spellingShingle	Roberta Moruzzo Francesco Riccioli Salomon Espinosa Diaz Chiara Secci Giulio Poli Simone Mancini Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>): Potential and Challenges to Promote Circular Economy Animals feed food edible insect sustainability frass biofuel
author_facet	Roberta Moruzzo Francesco Riccioli Salomon Espinosa Diaz Chiara Secci Giulio Poli Simone Mancini
author_sort	Roberta Moruzzo
title	Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>): Potential and Challenges to Promote Circular Economy
title_short	Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>): Potential and Challenges to Promote Circular Economy
title_full	Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>): Potential and Challenges to Promote Circular Economy
title_fullStr	Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>): Potential and Challenges to Promote Circular Economy
title_full_unstemmed	Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>): Potential and Challenges to Promote Circular Economy
title_sort	mealworm (<i>tenebrio molitor</i>): potential and challenges to promote circular economy
publisher	MDPI AG
series	Animals
issn	2076-2615
publishDate	2021-08-01
description	Over the last few years, the concept of Circular Economy (CE) has received a lot of attention due to its potential contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially by reconciling economic growth with the protection of the environment through its grow-make-use-restore approach. The use of insects in circular production systems has been a good example of this concept as insects can transform a wide range of organic waste and by-products into nutritious feedstuffs, which then go back into the production cycle. This paper explores the potential of mealworms (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) in circular production systems by reviewing their use and applicability in several industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food, etc. Despite the high versatility of this insect and its potential as a substitute source of nutrients and other valuable components, there are still many legislative and behavioural challenges that hinder its adoption and acceptance.
topic	feed food edible insect sustainability frass biofuel
url	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/9/2568
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Mealworm (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>): Potential and Challenges to Promote Circular Economy

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