Protein Extraction from Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor): Effects of Euthanasia and Drying on Yield and Composition

Foods 2026 Open access

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Authors: Geert R. Verheyen, Sarah Goossens, Sabine Van Miert
DOI: 10.3390/foods15030585
Cited by: 4
References: 49

Abstract

< 0.001), except between blanched + freeze-dried and blast-frozen + oven-dried samples. Blast freezing resulted in higher protein extraction yields than blanching. Blast freezing markedly increased acid values (>40 mg KOH/g oil) relative to blanching (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Insect Utilization and Effects Insect Pest Control Strategies Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides

Publication details

Journal / source
Foods
Publisher
MDPI AG
Volume
15
Issue
3
Pages
585–585
Publication date
5 February 2026
Language
EN