Effect of Processing Methods on Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Grasshopper and Termites

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dc.contributor.authorGachihi, Anne
dc.contributor.authorTanga, Chrysantus
dc.contributor.authorNyambaka, Hudson
dc.contributor.authorKimiywe, Judith
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-27T12:05:20Z
dc.date.available2023-11-27T12:05:20Z
dc.date.issued2023-11
dc.descriptionArticleen_US
dc.description.abstractDifferent processing methods could impact on the nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of edible insects. This study involved the analysis of nutrients and anti-nutrients in fresh and processed grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) and winged termites (Nasutitermes spp) in Kenya. Proximate analysis was done using AOAC methods, minerals analysis using AAS and anti-nutrients analysis using UVVIS and titration. Moisture content reduced significantly to less than 10% on processing, while ash content increased significantly by more than 50% on processing. Processing did not affect the crude fibre content but it led to a 0.2–90% decrease in crude fat. Processing increased significantly the protein content but did not significantly influence mineral levels; however calcium content was reduced considerably. Anti-nutrient levels decreased significantly on processing by 2%–70% with oxalates and phytates having the highest decrease. These results show that oven-drying and defatting methods retained higher nutrient composition in the edible insects.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipFlemish international council of Belgium.en_US
dc.identifier.citationGachihi, A., Tanga, C., Nyambaka, H., & Kimiywe, J. (2023). Effect of processing methods on nutrient and anti-nutrient composition of grasshopper and termites. CyTA-Journal of Food, 21(1), 745-750.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2023.2281984
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/27198
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherTylor and Francisen_US
dc.subjectTermiteen_US
dc.subjectgrasshopperen_US
dc.subjectdefattingen_US
dc.subjectoven-dryingen_US
dc.subjectsundryingen_US
dc.titleEffect of Processing Methods on Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Composition of Grasshopper and Termitesen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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