Product Introduction
Basic information of dried mealworms (super dried mealworms)
Mealworm(Scientific name: Zophobas morio)Dried, the mealworm is a large beetle with complete metamorphosis.
Appearance: Mostly golden or dark brown, the insect body is complete, about 5 cm long and shiny.
Nutritional Value: Rich in high-quality protein, moderate fat, multiple minerals and vitamins, as well as physiologically active substances such as chitin.
Application Areas：
- Pet food: Suitable for many pets such as lizards, easy to store and feed, and reduces the risk of infection.
- Aquaculture: It can be used as bait for aquatic animals and is beneficial to the growth of ornamental fish.
- Human Food: In some areas, it is developed into food, such as fried food, biscuits, etc.
- Medical field: It can produce a variety of peptides, has certain medicinal prospects, and can be used as medicine to treat a variety of diseases.
Processing and preservation：
- Processing: Commonly used drying methods are drying (50 - 60℃ for several hours) or sun drying.
- keep: Place in a ventilated, dry, cool place, seal and store, or refrigerate.
Basic Information
- ask: How are dried mealworms made?
answer: After cleaning the live mealworms, remove the moisture by drying or freeze drying. Drying is to evaporate the moisture at a suitable temperature, while freeze drying is to freeze first and then sublimate the ice into water vapor under vacuum. - ask: What nutritional components do dried mealworms have?
answer: Rich in protein (more than 50%), fat, multiple vitamins (such as B group, E) and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron.
Application Areas
- ask: What animals can be used as feed with dried mealworms?
answer: It can be used as feed for birds (parrots, thrushes, etc.), reptiles (lizards, snakes, turtles, etc.), fish (carnivorous or omnivorous ornamental fish), and aquatic and special breeding animals such as shrimps and scorpions. - ask: Can dried mealworms be used in human food?
answer: In some areas, dried insects can be ground into powder and added to foods such as bread and biscuits, or made into insect protein bars. It is not common in China, but is more widely used in the West and areas with developed insect-eating culture. - ask: What other uses do dried mealworms have?
answer: Protein and chitin can be extracted for use in the cosmetics and health care products industries, and can also be used as feed for experimental animals in scientific research experiments or as insect research materials.
Storage and use
- ask: How to store dried mealworms?
answer: Store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight. Store in a sealed container with a desiccant. If conditions permit, store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C) to extend the shelf life. - ask: What should you pay attention to when using dried mealworms as feed?
answer: Determine the feeding amount according to the type and size of the animal. Small animals may need to be crushed or cut into pieces before feeding. Check whether the dried worms that have been stored for a long time or have been exposed to moisture have deteriorated before feeding. Observe the animal's feeding and health status when feeding. - ask: How long is the shelf life of dried mealworms?
answer: 6 - 12 months under good storage conditions. The shelf life will be shortened in high temperature and humid environment. The shelf life may be longer if vacuum packed or with added preservatives.
Safety and legality
- ask: Is it safe to use dried mealworms as feed?
answer: It is safe if the source is regular, the quality is reliable, and the processing and storage are pollution-free. - ask: What procedures are required for breeding and selling dried mealworms?
answer: For breeding, you generally need to apply for a breeding license from the local agricultural and rural department or animal husbandry and veterinary management department. For sales, you need a business license and animal epidemic prevention certificate. For the production and sale of human food, you also need a food production license and other qualifications.
