The defatted dry worms, dry worm powder and worm oil of mealworms all have their utilization value.
The dried mealworm: It has a protein content as high as 58% and a fat content of 25%. It also contains active substances such as chitin, antimicrobial peptides, and defenins, as well as 18 kinds of amino acids and various trace elements such as phosphorus, iron, potassium, and sodium, among which are essential amino acids for animal growth. As feed and feed additive for pets, fish, birds, forest frogs and other animals, it is an excellent source of high-protein nutrition.
Mealworm dry powder: Refined through professional crushing and drying technology, it not only fully retains the nutritional advantages of mealworms such as high protein, rich chitin and various trace elements, but also has significant convenience in use due to its powder form - it can be easily and evenly added to various feeds, and its fine texture can improve the digestion and absorption rate of animals. Meanwhile, the volume of the processed dry insect powder is significantly compressed, effectively saving transportation space and facilitating long-term storage by distributors and breeders. This provides an efficient solution for animal breeding from both the aspects of nutrition supply and warehouse management.
Defatted mealworm protein powder: It has extremely outstanding nutritional value, with a protein content as high as 70% and a very low fat content. It is an excellent source of high-quality protein. It is widely used in the feed field, especially performing exceptionally well in the aquaculture industry.