Wu Xuli, He Kan, Velickovic Tanja Cirkovic, Liu Zhigang
Health Science Center School of Public Health Shenzhen University Shenzhen China.
Faculty of Chemistry Center of Excellence for Molecular Food Sciences and Department of Biochemistry University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia.
Food Sci Nutr. 2021 Jun 29;9(8):4655-4665. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.2428. eCollection 2021 Aug.
Edible insects are a food source that has high nutritional value. Domestic silkworm pupae are an important by-product of sericulture and have a long history as food and feed ingredients in East Asia. Silkworm pupae are a good source of protein, lipids, minerals, and vitamins and are considered a good source of nutrients for humans. Silkworm pupae are a valuable insect source of substances used in healthcare products, medicines, food additives, and animal feed. Because silkworm pupae are being increasingly used in the human diet, potential allergic reactions to the substances they contain must be elucidated. Here, we present an overview of the benefits of silkworm pupae. First, we describe their nutritional value. Second, we report their functional properties and applications, focusing on their potential use in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Finally, we consider the current state of research regarding silkworm pupae-induced allergies.
可食用昆虫是一种具有高营养价值的食物来源。家蚕蛹是养蚕业的一种重要副产品，在东亚作为食品和饲料成分有着悠久的历史。蚕蛹是蛋白质、脂质、矿物质和维生素的良好来源，被认为是人类的优质营养来源。蚕蛹是用于保健品、药品、食品添加剂和动物饲料的物质的宝贵昆虫来源。由于蚕蛹越来越多地被用于人类饮食中，必须阐明对其所含物质的潜在过敏反应。在此，我们概述蚕蛹的益处。首先，我们描述它们的营养价值。其次，我们报告它们的功能特性和应用，重点是它们在食品和制药行业的潜在用途。最后，我们考虑关于蚕蛹引起的过敏的研究现状。
