Essays about: "edible insects"

Showing result 11 - 14 of 14 essays containing the words edible insects.

  1. 11. 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

  3. 12. Can edible insects prevent or cure malnutrition diseases in relatively poor areas in developing countries? : entomophagy, nsenene, kwashiorkor and marasmus in East Africa

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Everlyne Hayo; [2016]
    Keywords : kwashiorkor; marasmus; nsenene; malnutrition; prevention; cure; East Africa;

    Abstract : Insects have been eaten by humans since around 10000 years and they are still eaten nowadays by humans in most cultures around the world. Insects are a good source of protein and also have other nutritional values. Production of insects as food does not require so much resources as for example meat production. READ MORE

  4. 13. Svamparnas roller i svenska barrskogsekosystem : hur ser kunskapsläget ut hos några olika grupper människor?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

    Author : Luna Pettersson; [2014]
    Keywords : Ekologi; Svamp; Barrskog; Mykorrhiza; Symbios;

    Abstract : Fungi are everywhere around us and recently, there has been an increased interest in their role and importance in the forest. The fungi have several strategies to acquire energy and nutrition; one example is a mutual symbiosis with trees and plants - another being dissolving organic materials. READ MORE

  5. 14. Rapsolja- användning, kemisk sammansättning och odlingsfaktorer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Maria Smitterberg; [2011]
    Keywords : Rapsolja; Kemisk sammansättning; Rapsodling; Odlingsfaktorer;

    Abstract : Genom litteraturstudien undersöktes rapsoljans kemiska sammansättning och faktorer som påverkar sammansättningen av rapsfröet och rapsoljan under odling. Raps (Brassica napus) tillhör Brassicaceae och är en diploid korsning mellan kålrot (B. oleracea) och rybs (B. rapa). READ MORE