Chemical Composition And Nutritive Value Of Two Edible Insects Of South Eastern Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Two castes of macrotermes analyzed
for their nutrient Two castes of MaCrotermes spp were composition Using
kjeldahl method, soxhlet extraction and spectroPh0t0metn method, the soldiers
and winged reproduces Were found to contain carbohydrates, protein, fats,
vitamins, mineral elements and water. The calorific value for both caste were
470.40% (winged form) and 414.56% (soldier). The crude protein and fat content
were higher in the winged reproductive form. The soldier forms had higher
carbohydrate content (CHO). Vitamins contained include Niacin, thiamine,
Riboflavin and Ascorbic acid. Iron (Fe) had highest mineral content in both the
winged (51.3mg/100g) and soldier (53.08mg/100g) forms. Potassium (0.53%) and
calcium (0.46%) were the highest value recorded for both the winged
reproductive and soldier forms. Ash and crude fibre was also contained in both
forms
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EDITH, IROKA. "Chemical Composition And Nutritive Value Of Two Edible Insects Of South Eastern Nigeria" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 26 Apr. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/chemical-composition-and-nutritive-value-of-two-edible-insects-of-south-eastern-nigeria-7-2