Nutrition quality of Philippine edible insects
Date
2023
Abstract
Energy content of the insect delicacy, camaro was estimated based on known percentage of protein fat and carbohydrates . Carbohydrate content was calculated as difference between 100 and sum of the percentages of protein , moisture, fat and ash. Conversion factors used were 16.74 kilojoules (4.0 kilocalories per gram) for protein and carbohydrates and 37.66 kilojoules (9.0 kilocalories per gram) for fat. Results of the analysis showed that this stir-fried cricket dish is a good source of both energy and protein. Based on the 2002 recommended energy and nutrient intake of Filipinos, a single serving of camaro or 150 grams of this dish will meet 28% and 74% of the daily energy and protein requirements of adult Filipinos between the ages 19-49. Fried chicken leg weighing 150 grams will provide around 20% and 63% of the recommended daily requirement of 19-49 year old Filipinos for energy and protein, respectively. Camaro therefore, can serve as cheap alternative energy and protein source for Filipinos.
Language
English
Document Type
Article
Recommended citation
Dupo, A.L. B., "Nutrition quality of Philippine edible insects" (2023). Report. 1020.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/reports/1020
Pages /Collation
7 leaves
En – AGROVOC descriptors
INSECTA; SPECIES; NUTRITIVE VALUE; PROTEINS; ENERGY; CARBOHYDRATES; FATS; NUTRIENT INTAKE; PHILIPPINES