Zophoba Morio Beetle Larva Snack
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Summary
Zophobas morio darkling beetle larvae contain 45% protein and 40% fat, making them a very nutritional sustainable food.
Potential Use
They are cooked and then cut up into pieces or mashed for consumption and can be added to a wide array of preparations.
Advantages
Sustainably produced, you can also alter their fatty acid content by changing their diet.
Research Team
- Researchers: Sebastián Tobar.
- Students Involved: Camila Reyes, Constanza Gómez, Dania Arévalo, Catalina Salas, Camila González.
- School of Nutrition and Diet, UC School of Medicine