Harvesting, culinary importance and nutritional value of “toritos” (Umbonia reclinata G. 1835) (Homoptera: Membracidae) used as food in Tlaxcala, Mexico
Por:
Colín M.A.V., Moreno J.M.P., de Jesús M.A., Pérez Á.G., Gómez J.M.T., Flores A.G.
Publicada:
1 ene 2025
Resumen:
Using the techniques of the AOAC, the nutritional value of the edible insect called “toritos” was quantified. This evaluated organism is rich mainly in crude protein (29.06%), true protein (20.61%), pepsin digestible protein (25.11%) and in ether extract (40.32%). In aminoacids is rich in glutamic acid and lysine, in minerals it is rich in calcium (0.020). In fatty acids, the highest figures correspond to oleic 59.48%, palmitic 17.50% and alpha linoleic 13.44% and presents significant amounts of vitamins D (3.461 µg/ml) and E (1.238 µg/ml). Due to the high percentage of protein, calcium and fatty acids reported, as well as the quality of its protein, these insects could potentially improve the nutritional status of the rural population located in some municipalities of this state. In addition, these insects are widely sought collected, and accepted as a part of the diet, for their consumption. © 2024 Published with license by Koninklijke Brill BV.
Filiaciones:
Colín M.A.V.:
Department of Food, Faculty of Chemistry, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Mexico City, 04510, Mexico
Moreno J.M.P.:
Entomology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Institute of Biology, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), México City, 04510, Mexico
de Jesús M.A.:
Department of Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), México City, 04510, Mexico
Pérez Á.G.:
Department of Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), México City, 04510, Mexico
Gómez J.M.T.:
Department of Animal Nutrition and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), México City, 04510, Mexico
Flores A.G.:
Biological Research Center, Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa, Morelos, Cuernavaca, C.P. 62209, Mexico
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