Review of food composition data for edible insects

卷:193

Nowak, Verena ; Persijn, Diedelinde ; Rittenschober, Doris ; Charrondiere, U. Ruth

Food & Agr Org United Nations FAO

关键词: Edible insects;    Food composition data;    Tenebrio molitor;    Nutrient variation;    Biodiversity;    Underutilised;    INFOODS;    FAO;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.10.114

学科分类：食品科学和技术

【 摘 要 】

Edible insects are considered rich in protein and a variety of micronutrients, and are therefore seen as potential contributors to food security. However, the estimation of the insects' contribution to the nutrient intake is limited since data are absent in food composition tables and databases. Therefore, FAO/INFOODS collected and published analytical data from primary sources with sufficient quality in the Food Composition Database for Biodiversity (BioFoodComp). Data were compiled for 456 food entries on insects in different developmental stages. A total of 5734 data points were entered, most on minerals and trace elements (34.8%), proximates (24.5%), amino acids (15.3%) and (pro) vitamins (9.1%). Data analysis of Tenebrio molitor confirms its nutritive quality that can help to combat malnutrition. The collection of data will assist compilers to incorporate more insects into tables and databases, and to further improve nutrient intake estimations. (C) 2015 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.