Insect Meals: Novel Protein, Fat Sources

摘要

With their high levels of protein fat, insects are being studied as potential ingredients in aqua-feeds. Studies with trout found that insect meal used as a partial replacement for fishmeal in diets had no adverse effects on growth and nutrient utilization, and did not alter fish flavor. Shrimp fed live Trichocorixa insects had poor growth, but the color, odor and taste of shrimp muscle were not affected. Large-scale utilization of insects will depend on high-quality waste sidestreams not currently used for livestock production.