Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kyung Hoon Cho, Vetriselvi Sampath, Al Ji Kim, Jong Sang Yoo, In Ho Kim
Summary: This experiment aimed to investigate the effects of including full-fatted mealworm larvae (FFML) or hydrolysate mealworm larvae (HML) as a protein source, instead of spray-dried plasma protein (SDPP), on the performance and immune status of nursery pigs. The results showed that the inclusion of FFML or HML had a comparable effect to SDPP on the growth performance and immune status of the pigs.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
N. S. Johnsen, J. L. Andersen, J. Offenberg
Summary: The study found that relative humidity had no significant effect on the survival rate of Tenebrio molitor larvae, but had a significant impact on their individual mass and length, which increased with humidity. It is recommended that industrial producers of T. molitor larvae use a relative humidity close to the optimal level of 84% to achieve larger larvae size, faster growth rate, and higher yield.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, John Kearney, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhauser-Berthold, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Henk van Loveren, Ermolaos Ververis, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: The text provides an assessment by the European Food Safety Authority of dried yellow mealworm as a novel food, covering its composition, safety and recommended uses, ultimately concluding that dried yellow mealworm is safe for consumption under specified conditions and levels.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Roberta Moruzzo, Francesco Riccioli, Salomon Espinosa Diaz, Chiara Secci, Giulio Poli, Simone Mancini
Summary: This review analyzes the potential of mealworms in circular production systems, discussing their applications in various industries and highlighting the widespread attention they have garnered due to their economic and environmental impacts. Mealworms are considered a good example of insects in circular production systems.
Article
Entomology
Ana Montalban, Silvia Martinez-Miro, Achille Schiavone, Josefa Madrid, Fuensanta Hernandez
Summary: The study assessed the bioconversion ability of Tenebrio molitor larvae using three types of agricultural by-products as feed. The results showed that the by-products can be used as part of the diet for T. molitor rearing, but not as the exclusive ingredients. This suggests promising opportunities for utilizing agricultural by-products in T. molitor rearing and production.
Article
Entomology
Gabriele Bumbulyte, Jurga Budiene, Vincas Buda
Summary: This study investigated the use of essential oils from different plants to control the behaviour of Tenebrio molitor L., a pest of grain and flour. Among the EOs tested, spearmint was the most effective repellent for mealworm larvae, followed by clove. Terpinene-4-ol and carvone were the most effective repellents, while limonene, myrcene, and γ-terpinene had no significant activity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yang-Ju Son, In-Kyeong Hwang, Chu Won Nho, Sang Min Kim, Soo Hee Kim
Summary: Mealworms are found to have high carbohydrate content, with fructose being the most abundant free sugar. Chitin, as a major component in mealworm carbohydrate, exhibits a softer texture compared to crustacean chitin and demonstrates superior anti-inflammatory effects. These findings suggest that mealworm chitin and chitosan could be novel resources with unique advantages in industries.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
C. Adamaki-Sotiraki, C. I. Rumbos, C. G. Athanassiou
Summary: This study comparatively evaluated fitness-related traits of six T. molitor strains from five countries and found significant differences between the strains. The Greek strain exhibited the highest reproductive output. These results emphasize the importance of considering the progeny production capacity when selecting strains for T. molitor production.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Maria Luigia Vommaro, Joachim Kurtz, Anita Giglio
Summary: The study provides an updated overview of the morphology of circulating immune cells from mealworm beetle adults, revealing four main cell types and highlighting the morphological plasticity and various activities of haemocytes. The research also confirms the suitability of T. molitor haemocytes as a model for studying evolutionarily conserved cellular mechanisms, shedding light on the dynamic processes of proliferation, turnover, and transdifferentiation in the haemolymph.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nan Bai, Qing Li, Shihui Pan, Zezheng Qi, Wanzhen Deng, Min Gu
Summary: Yellow mealworm Tenebrio molitor is a promising feed ingredient, but its feasibility as a fishmeal substitute varies among different fish species. This research evaluated the effect of T. molitor on turbot’s growth performance and health of the intestine and liver. Results showed that 30% substitution of fishmeal with T. molitor improved weight gain and had no negative effects on the intestine and liver, but higher substitution levels impaired overall growth performance and disturbed lipid metabolism.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Arkadiusz Urbanski, Natalia Konopinska, Natalia Bylewska, Radoslaw Gmyrek, Marta Spochacz-Santoro, Sabino Aurelio Bufo, Zbigniew Adamski
Summary: In this study, researchers report the first evidence of insect immune system modulation after applying Solanum nigrum fruit extract (EXT). They investigated the cytotoxicity of EXT on Tenebrio molitor haemocytes and its effects on the basic immune mechanisms of T. molitor. The results showed cytotoxic action of different concentrations of EXT on beetle haemocytes and impairment of immune mechanisms in T. molitor, indicating the potential usage of EXT in pest control.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Karen Ildico Hirsch-Ernst, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Carmen Pelaez, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Sophia Tsabouri, Marco Vinceti, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Rosangela Marchelli, Monika Neuhauser-Berthold, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Henk van Loveren, Ermolaos Ververis, Helle Katrine Knutsen
Summary: The EFSA Panel provided an opinion on frozen and freeze-dried formulations from whole yellow mealworm as a novel food. The NF consists mainly of water, protein, and fat in frozen formulations, with high protein content in freeze-dried formulations. The Panel highlighted the potential overestimation of protein levels due to non-protein nitrogen content.
Article
Fisheries
Seong-Mok Jeong, Sanaz Khosravi, Kye-Yoon Yoon, Kang-Woong Kim, Bong-Joo Lee, Sang-Woo Hur, Sang-Min Lee
Summary: Increasing levels of mealworm inclusion in the diet had negative effects on growth rates of juvenile flounders and feed utilization efficiency. However, up to 40% replacement of fish meal with mealworm improved feed utilization efficiency. Different levels of mealworm inclusion also affected nutrient digestibility, plasma cholesterol levels, fatty acid composition in fillets, and immune-related enzyme activities in juvenile flounders.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rodolfo Bernal-Gamboa, Jesus Garcia-Salazar, A. Matias Gamez
Summary: The study found that habituation occurs in the pupa of Tenebrio molitor after repeated stimulation, but response recovery can occur when exposed to different stimuli. These findings support the significant role of habituation in the survival of the species.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
C. Rumbos, C. Adamaki-Sotiraki, M. Gourgouta, I. T. Karapanagiotidis, A. Asimaki, E. Mente, C. G. Athanassiou
Summary: This study compared the growth and development of seven strains of T. molitor from different geographic origins. The Italian strain II showed the best performance in terms of survival, larval biomass production, development time, and feed utilization. The study highlights the importance of selecting strains with enhanced performance for mass production in insect farming systems.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Hee S. Kim, Jin S. Hong, Chang W. Park, Kyung H. Cho, Yoo Y. Kim
JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. C. Jang, K. H. Kim, D. H. Kim, S. K. Jang, J. S. Hong, P. S. Heo, Y. Y. Kim
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jinsu Hong, Lin Hu Fang, Jae Hark Jeong, Yoo Yong Kim
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jinsu Hong, Hee-Seong Kim, Sungho Do, Hong-Jun Kim, Sung-Won Kim, Sung-Kwon Jang, Yoo-Yong Kim
Summary: Lysine cell mass (LCM) as a substitute for L-lysine center dot HCl in pig diets can be included at levels up to 2.8% and 1.76% for phase 1 and phase 2, respectively, without negative impacts on the performance of weaning pigs. Partial replacement of L-lysine center dot HCl with 0 to 1% LCM had no adverse effects on growth performance, while 100% replacement of L-lysine center dot HCl with LCM decreased growth performance.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Waewaree Boontiam, Chaiyaphum Bunchasak, Yoo Yong Kim, Sumetee Kitipongpysan, Jinsu Hong
Summary: Supplementing with hydrolyzed yeast improves growth performance and gut health in early-weaned piglets, while reducing inflammation and fecal pathogen count.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Waewaree Boontiam, Jinsu Hong, Winai Jaikan
Summary: This study investigated the effects of supplementing feed with various levels of brewer grain meal and enzymes on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, intestinal morphology, immunity, and oxidative status in growing pigs. The results showed that supplementing the feed with high levels of brewer grain meal and enzymes can improve the growth performance, nutrient utilization, and intestinal health of pigs.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Waewaree Boontiam, Jinsu Hong, Yoo-Yong Kim
Summary: In this study, the effects of dietary inclusion with brewer's grain meal (BGM) and multienzymes on the growth, intestinal health, and antioxidative status of weaning pigs were investigated. The results showed that the inclusion of BGM up to 20% with multienzyme addition improved the overall body weight and weight gain:feed ratio of the pigs. Additionally, the BGM diets enhanced the digestibility of various nutrients, increased immune function and antioxidant capacity, and reduced the incidence of diarrhea and pathogenic bacteria count.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Waewaree Boontiam, Sumetee Kitipongpysan, Chalong Wachirapakorn, Jinsu Hong, Somsamorn Gawborisut, Amporn Saeeaw
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different levels of pickled freshwater fish residue (PFR) on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood profiles, and gut integrity of growing pigs. The results showed that adding PFR with lower salt content to the diet improved the growth performance and gut integrity of the pigs.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jinsu Hong, Taehee Han, Yoo Yong Kim
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jinsu Hong, Jung Wook Lee, Dan Pettersson, Tofuko A. Woyengo
TRANSLATIONAL ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lin Hu Fang, Ying Hai Jin, Jae Hark Jeong, Jin Su Hong, Woo Lim Chung, Yoo Yong Kim
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kyung Young Jin, Jin Su Hong, Dong Wook Sin, Hyo Kon Kang, Yun Young Jo, Geon Il Lee, Xing Hao Jin, Jae Cheol Jang, Jae Hark Jeong, Yoo Yong Kim
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jae Hark Jeong, Jin Su Hong, Tae Hee Han, Lin Hu Fang, Woo Urn Chung, Yoo Yong Kim
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lin Hu Fang, Ying Hai Jin, Sung Ho Do, Jin Su Hong, Byung Ock Kim, Tae Hee Han, Yoo Yong Kim
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jinsu Hong, Lin Hu Fang, Yoo Yong Kim
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)