Processing technology status of domestic mealworm canning industry in 2022: After steaming, braised rice, frying, five-spice pickling and other different seasoning processes, canned food with different flavors is made [Figure]
Mealworm is an insect with strong adaptability, fast reproduction and low breeding cost. Because it is rich in protein and various mineral elements, it has great use value in food and feeding.
With the continuous development of social economy, people are more inclined to eat foods with high nutritional value. Foods such as "golden pupae" and "golden worm" processed from mealworms not only have high protein and fat content, but also contain a variety of essential amino acids and minerals.
When the nutrient substances of mealworms were tested, it was found that the protein content in the fresh insects was more than 60% and the fat content was more than 30%.
Nutrient content in the body of mealworm fresh worm
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Canned mealworm is made of mealworm larvae as the main raw material to prepare canned mealworm food. Processing of canned mealworms: select complete mealworm larvae or pupae, and make canned food with different flavors such as steaming, braised rice, frying and spiced pickling to make canned food with different flavors, so that it has the characteristics of storability, rich nutrition, unique taste and convenient consumption.
Mealworm canning process
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For more detailed research and analysis of this industry, please refer to the "2023-2029 China Mealworm Canning Industry In-depth Research and Investment Strategy Report", while the Gongyan Industry Research Institute also provides industrial data, industrial research, policy research, industrial chain consulting, industrial map, industrial planning, feasibility analysis, business plans, IPO consulting and other products and solutions.