The Effect of Strain and Rearing Medium on the Chemical Composition, Fatty Acid Profile and Carotenoid Content in Silkworm (<i>Bombyx mori</i>) Pupae

The overexploitation of fishmeal and soy for the feedstuff industry has provided an opportunity to employ insects as an unconventional and more environmental friendly protein source. The evaluation of the nutritive properties of different insect species has consequently become a priority. The presen...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	Camilla Chieco, Lucia Morrone, Giampaolo Bertazza, Silvia Cappellozza, Alessio Saviane, Francesco Gai, Nicola Di Virgilio, Federica Rossi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Subjects:	insects silkworm rearing technology alternative feed protein source fatty acid profile carotenoids
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/3/103