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VOL. 8, ISSUE 10 (2023)
Unveiling nutritional disparities: A study of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in Lasioderma serricorne and Sitophilus Oryzae
Authors
Dharani P, K Elumalai
Abstract
In the human diet, cereals play a significant
role. Cereals are our main source of carbs, but they also provide vitamins,
trace minerals, and dietary fiber. Cereals have also been looked at for their
antioxidant defense potential because of the recent rise in interest in the
consumption of dietary antioxidants. This article examines the nutrients found
in insects and the variables influencing their variability. A variety of insect
species have different protein contents and amino acid profiles. The lipid
quantity and fatty acid composition in several insect species are also tackled,
with a focus on the fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 in specific. Along with
potential effects on nutrient availability, data presented on the
carbohydrates, fiber, and chitin found in insects. Lasioderma serricorne
and Sitophilus oryzae were studied to assess their total protein, lipid,
and carbohydrate concentrations. Protein and carbohydrates are abundant in all
animals due to their structural components. However, lipid levels are low
across all species. These findings showed there is no correlation between
protein, fat, and carbohydrate quantities. The ratios of protein, lipids, and
carbohydrates also varied, even within the same genus.
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Pages:24-28
How to cite this article:
Dharani P, K Elumalai "Unveiling nutritional disparities: A study of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids in <i>Lasioderma serricorne </i>and <i>Sitophilus Oryzae</i>". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 10, 2023, Pages 24-28
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