Essays about: "Mealworms"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Mealworms.

1. 1. Insect feed for future : perceived pros and cons of insects as feed inSwedish conditions

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Diana Saeed; Ebba Seijbold Dalla-Santa; [2021]
   Keywords : Black Soldier Fly; circular system; feed industry; legislation; stakeholders; yellow mealworm;

   Abstract : A current challenge that Sweden is handling is the amount of food loss and food waste. One way to reuse food waste efficiently is to convert it to feed for insects. READ MORE

3. 2. Life Cycle Analysis of three polystyrene waste scenarios : Biodegradation by mealworms as an alternative to incineration or recycling of polystyrene waste?

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

   Author : Laurens Post; [2020]
   Keywords : Polystyrene; Waste management; Recycling; Incineration; Biodegradation; Mealworms; Life Cycle Analysis;

   Abstract : In this research three waste scenario’s for polystyrene plastic are analysed and compared from an environmental perspective. Incineration, recycling and biodegradation by mealworms (Tenebrio Monitor Linnaeus) of polystyrene are to be compared through a gate to grave Life Cycle Analysis. READ MORE

4. 3. Rethinking waste streams: using food waste to rear mealworms

   University essay from KTH/Miljöstrategisk analys (fms)

   Author : Andreea Toca; [2017]
   Keywords : mealworms; protein; food waste; waste management; insects; rearing; biogas; sustainable; permaculture; diet;

   Abstract : In needing to create a better and more sustainable future for our world, changing our diet and finding a  sustainable ‘protein of the future’ is one of the necessary steps we must take. This thesis explores the relatively fresh, but not unheard of, concept of using food waste to rear mealworms for human consumption, in the Swedish context. READ MORE

5. 4. The yellow mealworm Tenebrio molitor : a potential source of food lipids

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Ulrika Bragd; [2017]
   Keywords : mealworm; Tenebrio molitor; lipids; fatty acids; edible insects; future food;

   Abstract : The yellow mealworm Tenebrio molitor is considered as a sustainable alternative to animal-derived source of protein. The population of the world increases and is believed to be over 9 billion by 2050, and the demand of protein will increase. Among edible insects, the mealworm is the one most commonly reared in Europe. READ MORE

6. 5. Insekter som livsmedel : möjligheter och utmaningar i att designa avelsprogram

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and Genetics

   Author : Agnes Fridell; [2017]
   Keywords : Acheta domesticus; Tenebrio; Apis mellifera; Bombyx mori; entomophagy; avelsprogram;

   Abstract : Insekter har föreslagits som ett möjligt alternativ för att producera klimatsmart kött. Det beror delvis på deras höga foderomvandlingsförmåga. Foderomvandlingsför-mågan innebär att de kan födas upp på mindre foder i jämförelse med andra djur. Det kan vara ett bra sätt att använda markresurserna. READ MORE