Shelf life and Proximate analysis of Two Edible Insects Ijebu Division: Entomophagy of Pests;Waste to Wealth Part I - Couverture souple

Salau, Adedayo Richard; Aina, Sulaimon Adebisi; Banjo, Adedoyin Davies

 
9783659189555: Shelf life and Proximate analysis of Two Edible Insects Ijebu Division: Entomophagy of Pests;Waste to Wealth Part I

Synopsis

A survey of common edible insects was investigated in Ijebu division. Proximate analysis, vitamins, minerals, shelf life of Rhynchophorus phoenicis (larva) and Macrotermes bellicosus (winged reproductive) was determined. The study also collected information about the people’s knowledge, attitude and perception about edible insects, verified the nutritional values and determined the length of time the insects could still be nutritionally stable for consumption.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Présentation de l'éditeur

A survey of common edible insects was investigated in Ijebu division. Proximate analysis, vitamins, minerals, shelf life of Rhynchophorus phoenicis (larva) and Macrotermes bellicosus (winged reproductive) was determined. The study also collected information about the people’s knowledge, attitude and perception about edible insects, verified the nutritional values and determined the length of time the insects could still be nutritionally stable for consumption.

Biographie de l'auteur

Salau, A.R. is a graduate of Applied Zoology. He holds a B.Sc (OOU). Due to his keen interest in research work, he has been able to prepare some yet to be published articles which educate the populace on the benefits of consuming edible insects. He is presently an associate member if the Institute of Strategic Management.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.