Nutritional value of insects and ways to manipulate their composition

This article reports on the nutrients present in insects and factors affecting their variability. Data protein content amino acid profiles of a variety insect species are discussed compared to nutrient requirements growing broiler chicks, catfish, trout, swine, human adults young children. Both vitro vivo digestibility data for is presented these discussed. Furthermore, fat fatty reviewed, with special attention omega-6 omega-3 acids. Information carbohydrates, fibre chitin shown along potential effects availability. followed by discussion essential minerals an emphasis calcium phosphorus. vitamin antinutritional such as phytate thiaminase, which can adversely affect nutritional value. Dietary composition reviewed minerals, heavy metals, E, carotenoids. Lastly, processing, including extraction various cooking methods In summary, this provides overview insects, how select be altered.