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Ribeiro GHM, Guimarães VHD, Teixeira HADS, Farias LC, Guimarães ALS, de Paula AMB, Santos SHS. Dietary supplementation with black cricket (Gryllus assimilis) reverses protein-energy malnutrition and modulates renin-angiotensin system expression in adipose tissue. Food Res Int 2024; 189:114570. [PMID: 38876598 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2024.114570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
Abstract
Edible insects are recognized as promising food sources due to their nutritional composition. Some species, such as Gryllus assimilis, contain proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates of high biological value, which regulate several metabolic functions, including the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS). In this context, the present study aimed to assess the effects of dietary supplementation with whole Gryllus assimilis powder on the metabolism of malnourished mice. Thirty-two male Swiss mice were used and divided into four treatment groups. The groups were identified as (AIN93-M); AIN93-M + Gryllus assimilis diet (AIN93-M + GA); AIN93-M + Renutrition diet (AIN93-M + REN) and AIN93-M + Renutrition diet + Gryllus assimilis (AIN93-M + REN + GA). The results showed that whole Gryllus assimilis powder inclusion promotes recovery from protein-energy malnutrition, reduces adiposity, and improves glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. It also reduces total cholesterol, triglycerides, VLDL, and adipocyte area. We also observed a significant increase in the expression of RAS-related genes, such as ACE2 and MasR, followed by a reduction in Angiotensinogen and ACE. The main findings of the present study suggest the use of black cricket as a viable strategy for the prevention and treatment of protein-energy malnutrition, as well as the reduction of adiposity, and improvement of lipid and glycemic parameters, with antihypertensive potential.
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- Guilherme Henrique Mendes Ribeiro
- Postgraduate Program in Food Science, Faculty of Food Engineering, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Agricultural Science, Postgraduate Program in Food and Health, University Federal of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Institute of Agricultural Science, Postgraduate Program in Food and Health, University Federal of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil; Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES), Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Kępińska-Pacelik J, Biel W, Podsiadło C, Tokarczyk G, Biernacka P, Bienkiewicz G. Nutritional Value of Banded Cricket and Mealworm Larvae. Foods 2023; 12:4174. [PMID: 38002231 PMCID: PMC10670232 DOI: 10.3390/foods12224174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Insect farming is more ecological than traditional animal farming, as it requires less water and contributes to lower greenhouse gas emissions. In our study, banded cricket (BC) and mealworm larvae (ML) were analyzed. The proximate composition was determined according to Association of Official Analytical Chemists. The mineral content was determined by colorimetry and mass spectrometry. Fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) were obtained from the samples and separated using a gas chromatography apparatus, coupled with a mass spectrometer. Our research confirmed that insects are a rich source of protein, with ML containing significantly more protein than BC (74.41 and 65.66 g/100 g dry matter (DM), respectively). In terms of the content of macrominerals, ML was significantly richer than BC, especially in terms of magnesium content (8.75 g/100 g DM). In terms of the content of saturated fatty acids, BC contained almost twice as much as ML (40.05 and 24.74% of the sum of fatty acids, respectively). EPA and DHA were only detected in the fat of BC. The presented results prove that both ML and BC can be good sources of protein both in human and companion animal diets. The component that is predominantly high in insects is fat, with a favorable fatty acid profile, especially in terms of polyunsaturated fatty acids. This study contributes new knowledge on the nutritional value of edible insects. In this research, we included three different nitrogen conversion factors for crude protein content. Our results partially confirm previous studies by other authors, although they provide new information on the content of fatty acids.
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- Jagoda Kępińska-Pacelik
- Department of Monogastric Animal Sciences, Division of Animal Nutrition and Food, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Klemensa Janickiego 29, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Monogastric Animal Sciences, Division of Animal Nutrition and Food, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Klemensa Janickiego 29, 71-270 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Agroengineering, Division of Irrigation, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Juliusza Słowackiego 17, 71-434 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Fish, Plant and Gastronomy Technology, Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Papieża Pawła VI 4, 71-459 Szczecin, Poland; (G.T.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Fish, Plant and Gastronomy Technology, Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Papieża Pawła VI 4, 71-459 Szczecin, Poland; (G.T.); (P.B.)
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- Department of Commodity Science, Quality Assessment, Process Engineering and Human Nutrition, Faculty of Food Sciences and Fisheries, West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin, Papieża Pawła VI 4, 71-459 Szczecin, Poland;
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Edward, Wongprasert T, Bunyakanchana T, Siripitakpong P, Supabowornsathit K, Vilaivan T, Suppavorasatit I. Cricket Protein Isolate Extraction: Effect of Ammonium Sulfate on Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Proteins. Foods 2023; 12:4032. [PMID: 37959151 PMCID: PMC10649177 DOI: 10.3390/foods12214032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Crickets are known to be a promising alternative protein source. However, a negative consumer bias and an off-flavor have become obstacles to the use of these insects in the food industry. In this study, we extracted the protein from commercial cricket powder by employing alkaline extraction-acid precipitation and including ammonium sulfate. The physicochemical and functional properties of the proteins were determined. It was found that, upon including 60% ammonium sulfate, the cricket protein isolate (CPI) had the highest protein content (~94%, w/w). The circular dichroism results indicated that a higher amount of ammonium sulfate drastically changed the secondary structure of the CPI by decreasing its α-helix content and enhancing its surface hydrophobicity. The lowest solubility of CPI was observed at pH 5. The CPI also showed better foaming properties and oil-holding capacity (OHC) compared with the cricket powder. In conclusion, adding ammonium sulfate affected the physicochemical and functional properties of the CPI, allowing it to be used as an alternative protein in protein-enriched foods and beverages.
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- Edward
- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (E.); (T.W.); (T.B.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (E.); (T.W.); (T.B.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (E.); (T.W.); (T.B.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (E.); (T.W.); (T.B.); (P.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (K.S.); (T.V.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (K.S.); (T.V.)
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- Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; (E.); (T.W.); (T.B.); (P.S.)
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