Insect Utilization and Effects

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• FULYA TAŞÇI

This study examines the effects of migratory and stationary beekeeping practices on the chemical composition of propolis and the morphological variations in honeybees from Eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. The chemical composition of propolis (21 samples) was examined through HPLC, focusing on phenolic compounds, tot…

This study presents a comparative evaluation of chitosans derived from fungi ( Agaricus bisporus ) and mealworms ( Tenebrio molitor ) as sustainable antibacterial finishing agents for textile applications. The structural properties of fungal and insect chitosans were determined using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)…

Honey bees (Apis mellifera L.), “superorganisms” that have achieved incredible success with their complex social structures, are also vital to the health of ecosystems and to the increased productivity of agriculture through pollination. In recent years, the increasing popularity of functional foods has promoted exten…

Cyanide is a highly toxic compound that is widely used in various industrial sectors, including gold and silver mining, plastic manufacturing, and the production of certain pesticides. Present in both organic and inorganic forms, cyanide can contribute to environmental pollution, leading to contamination of soil and w…

Gıda üretim sistemleri, küresel iklim krizinin ve artan nüfusun taleplerinin merkezinde yer almaktadır. Geleneksel endüstriyel tarım ve hayvancılık pratiklerinin neden olduğu yüksek sera gazı emisyonları, su kıtlığı ve biyoçeşitlilik kaybı, gıda sektöründe radikal bir sürdürülebilirlik dönüşümünü zorunlu kılmaktadır.…

This study investigated the effects of acoustic sound frequencies including sub-ultrasonic and ultrasonic levels on the mortality of adult house flies (Musca domestica). A total of 240 flies were exposed to four frequencies: 6.00 kHz and 14.30 kHz (sub-ultrasonic), 20.00 kHz (ultrasonic threshold), and 25.50 kHz (ultr…

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This study evaluated the nutritional and functional potential of powder obtained from mealworm ( Tenebrio molitor L.) larvae fed turmeric ( Curcuma longa ) for human consumption. Proximate composition, phenolic fractions (free/bound/total), antioxidant capacity, and bioavailability after in-vitro digestion were examin…

bees, exhibits a wide range of biological and pharmacological properties, primarily attributed to its rich composition of bioactive constituents, including phenolic acids, esters, and flavonoids. In this study, the antioxidant properties of 76 liquid propolis solutions from 18 different countries were investigated bas…

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Alternative protein ingredients are increasingly investigated to address sustainability and nutrition objectives. This study assessed the effects of incorporating grasshopper, mealworm, and cockroach powders into cake formulations, with whey-enriched and protein-free control formulations for comparison. Each powder re…