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primary topic: Nutritional, functional, and safety characterization of the edible larva of the South American palm weevil (chontacuro) Rhynchophorus palmarum L. from Amazonian Ecuador

Nutritional, functional, and safety characterization of the edible larva of the South American palm weevil (chontacuro) Rhynchophorus palmarum L. from Amazonian Ecuador
type: AcademicArticle
type: Article
abstract: Edible insects represent a viable option to address the current need for nutritious, safe, and eco-friendly foods. People native to the Amazon region have a long-standing tradition of consuming edible insects that are relatively unknown elsewhere. This research aimed to characterize the chemical, nutritional, and microbiological composition of the edible larva of the palm weevil Rhynchophorus palmarum L. (chontacuro) from the Amazonian lowlands of Ecuador. The larvae proved to be rich in lipids (∼50 %), proteins (∼20 %), fiber (∼6 %), and oleic acid, one of their predominant fatty acids along with palmitic acid. The larvae are also rich in vitamins (B6, B9, A, and E) and are a source of β-carotene, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus. No evidence of toxic elements (metals) or pathogenic microorganisms was observed. In general, chontacuro larvae proved to be a safe and nutritious food, managing to fully or partially cover several of the Dietary Reference Intakes for several nutrients.
date: 2024-07
volume: 134
is part of: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
status: peerReviewed
status: published
author list: authors
type: EPrint
type: ArticleEPrint
is part of: repository
subject: Nutrition

Journal of Food Composition and Analysis
type: Collection
issn: 08891575

Reinier Abreu-Naranjo
type: Person
given name: Reinier
family name: Abreu-Naranjo

Erika Llumiquinga
type: Person
given name: Erika
family name: Llumiquinga

Luis F. Chimbo-Gándara
type: Person
given name: Luis F.
family name: Chimbo-Gándara

Francesca Giampieri
type: Person
given name: Francesca
family name: Giampieri

Genoveva Granda-Albuja
type: Person
given name: Genoveva
family name: Granda-Albuja

António Machado
type: Person
given name: António
family name: Machado

José R. Mora
type: Person
given name: José R.
family name: Mora

Eduardo Tejera
type: Person
given name: Eduardo
family name: Tejera

Diego F. Cisneros-Heredia
type: Person
given name: Diego F.
family name: Cisneros-Heredia

José M. Álvarez-Suárez
type: Person
given name: José M.
family name: Álvarez-Suárez

Melany Ruiz-Uriguen
type: Person
given name: Melany
family name: Ruiz-Uriguen

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