Former foodstuff in mealworm farming: Effects on fatty acids profile, lipid metabolism and antioxidant molecules

The capability of some insects to be reared on by-products, waste and former foodstuff make them a very promising response to the increasing request of animals’ products. Mealworm larvae (Tenebrio molitor) are widely studied for feed and food purposes. In this study the effects of five diets were tested on the fatty acids (FA) profile, the lipid metabolism and the antioxidant molecules of the larvae. Three diets were composed by single...