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Insects, as a diverse group of organisms on Earth, are considered to be a highly potential source of animal protein due to their high food conversion rate, rapid reproduction and growth rate, rich protein content and wide range of uses. In fact, the dry protein content in insects is often as high as 50%, which is even better than pork, soybeans and air-dried beef, and is comparable to fish meal. Looking to the future, experts predict that insects, microorganisms and single-cell organisms will become the three most important sources of protein for humans in the 21st century.

Mealworms — those little wriggly creatures often associated with birds, reptiles, and fish — are stepping into a new role, transforming from pet feed into a global sustainability solution. Emerging as a sustainable superfood, dried mealworms are packed with protein, essential nutrients, and a low environmental impact, making them a versatile and eco-friendly option for a wide range of audiences.

In recent years, as the world's attention to sustainable development and environmental protection continues to increase, mealworm protein, as an emerging sustainable protein source, has gradually attracted widespread attention from the scientific and industrial communities. Mealworm protein is changing the traditional human perception of protein sources due to its high nutritional value, environmentally friendly characteristics and wide application prospects. This article will explore the role and potential of mealworm protein in food, agriculture, feed, biomaterials and other fields.

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The larvae of the yellow mealworm, known as the “breadbug,” are not only nutritious, but scientists have found that they have the potential to slow down the aging process.

Yellow mealworms, known as the "treasure trove of protein feed", are not only famous for their high protein content, but also highly praised for their rich nutritional value. This insect is not uncommon in daily life, but can bring unexpected benefits to the breeding industry.

In aquatic feed, fish meal has always been a popular source of protein because it contains rich protein and fatty acids, has a balanced amino acid composition, is easy to digest and has good palatability. However, overfishing of wild fish for fish meal production has brought great pressure to the ecological environment. At the same time, the continuous rise in fish meal prices has also squeezed the profit margins of aquaculture and even triggered competition for resources between aquaculture and human consumption. Therefore, finding a nutritious and sustainable fish meal substitute has become an urgent problem to be solved in the field of aquaculture.

Mealworms, a nutritious insect resource, are gradually becoming the new favorite of the pet industry. Its protein content is as high as 49%~55%, and the types and proportions of amino acids are highly consistent with the standards recommended by the World Health Organization. It is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids and chitosan. The low cost of raising mealworms and rapid reproduction have led to the emergence of large-scale modern breeding companies in China. Although the development and research of insect food in China is not as good as that in foreign countries, with the rise of the craze for animal protein substitutes, the potential of mealworms as high-protein substitutes is gradually being explored.

Seven characteristics of insect antimicrobial protein.