Effect of Different Storage Methods on the Microbiological Quality of the Insect Dry Powder Made from Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor, L.)

Entomophagy as an alternative way of eating in the Czech Republic is gaining more and supporters. For this reason, we have focused on microbial quality insect dry powder made from Tenebrio molitor during storage. In samples were determined major groups microorganisms by standard procedures. It total number microorganisms, aerobic thermoresistant, E. coli other coliform bacteria, micromycetes bacteria genus Enterococcus. The highest increase occurred after five months storage sample stored a paper bag cold, where their reached value 2.870 log CFU/g. same sample, at rate 1.839 CFU/g also detected. monitored most order tens results our research show that microbiologically tested very stable material. After eight storage, there was only minimal count microorganisms. Based results, it not possible to decide clearly which conditions are appropriate. opinion, temperature 22-23 °C considered be convenient, whereas 4-6 90% humidity cannot recommended because higher incidence mold due high refrigerator. Due small expert publications dealing with issue, necessary continue address topic. developed financial support IGA IP24/2017.