Nutritional composition, quality, and shelf stability of processed Ruspolia nitidula (edible grasshoppers)

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dc.contributor.authorSsepuuya, Geoffrey
dc.contributor.authorMuzira Mukisa, Ivan
dc.contributor.authorNakimbugwe, Dorothy
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-03T11:42:29Z
dc.date.available2022-10-03T11:42:29Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractThe nutritional and commercial potential of the edible grasshopper (Ruspolia nitidula, nsenene in Luganda), a delicacy in Uganda and many East African tribes, is limited by a short shelf life and unverified nutritional value. This research established that R. nitidula is nutritious with 36–40% protein, 41–43% fat, 2.5–3.2% carbohydrate, 2.6–3.9% ash, 11.0–14.5% dietary fiber, and 900– 2300 μg/100 g total carotenoids on a dry matter basis. Sautéing was the most preferred processing method resulting in grasshoppers with a notably better aroma and flavor. After 12 weeks of storage at room temperature, processed and vacuum packed, ready-to- eat grasshoppers maintained their edible quality with an acid value of 3.2 mg KOH/g, a total plate count of log 1.8 cfu/g, and an overall acceptability of 6.7–7.2 on a 9-point hedonic scale. Further research is required for extending the shelf stability beyond 12 weeks and characterizing the profile of major nutrients.en_US
dc.identifier.citationSsepuuya, G., Mukisa, IM, & Nakimbugwe, D. (2017). Nutritional composition, quality, and shelf stability of processed Ruspolia nitidula (edible grasshoppers). Food science & nutrition , 5 (1), 103-112. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.369en_US
dc.identifier.other10.1002/fsn3.369
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/4861
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherFood science & nutritionen_US
dc.subjectAcceptabilityen_US
dc.subjectEdible insectsen_US
dc.subjectNutritional valueen_US
dc.subjectProcessingen_US
dc.subjectRuspolia nitidulaen_US
dc.subjectShelf stabilityen_US
dc.titleNutritional composition, quality, and shelf stability of processed Ruspolia nitidula (edible grasshoppers)en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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