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<p>Migratory locust has been widely reported as a quality protein source. However, there are food safety problems related with the usage of insects as food. In this study, migratory locust powder (MLP) was used as a protein supply alternative to milk powder (MP) in peanut-based RUTFs. Seven formulations were obtained at different substitution levels (0 – 30%) of MP with MLP. Pesticide residues, aflatoxins, triazine and toxic metals were analysed using a GC-MS system and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Formulation with 30% MLP and without milk have the highest level of organochlorine (3.22 µg/kg), organophosphorus (0.40-4.56µg/kg) amongst others. Aflatoxins of the therapeutic foods increased with increasing levels of MLP. The heavy metals, melamine, and cyanuric acid of the RUTFs were below the standard permissible limits. Migratory locust powder could be used as an alternate protein source in the formulation of peanut based RUTFs without posing health threat.</p>
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Migratory locust has been widely reported as a quality protein source. However, there are food safety problems related with the usage of insects as food. In this study, migratory locust powder (MLP) was used as a protein supply alternative to milk powder (MP) in peanut-based RUTFs. Seven formulations were obtained at different substitution levels (0 – 30%) of MP with MLP. Pesticide residues, aflatoxins, triazine and toxic metals were analysed using a GC-MS system and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Formulation with 30% MLP and without milk have the highest level of organochlorine (3.22 µg/kg), organophosphorus (0.40-4.56µg/kg) amongst others. Aflatoxins of the therapeutic foods increased with increasing levels of MLP. The heavy metals, melamine, and cyanuric acid of the RUTFs were below the standard permissible limits. Migratory locust powder could be used as an alternate protein source in the formulation of peanut based RUTFs without posing health threat.

Safety Assessment of <italic>Locusta migratoria</italic> Powder Enriched Peanut-Based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)

Food Science and Technology Department, School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology

Acta Universitatis Cibiniensis. Series E: Food Technology

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Safety Assessment of  Powder Enriched Peanut-Based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)

Migratory locust has been widely reported as a quality protein source. However, there are food safety problems related with the usage of insects as food. In...

Safety Assessment of Locusta migratoria Powder Enriched Peanut-Based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)

Published Online: Dec 30, 2022

Page range: 195 - 208

Received: May 26, 2022

Accepted: Sep 25, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2022-0016

Keywords
Migratory locust powder, Pesticide residues, Aflatoxins, Triazine, Peanut, Therapeutic foods

© 2022 Olamide Abigael Akande et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Safety Assessment of Locusta migratoria Powder Enriched Peanut-Based Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)

Published Online: Dec 30, 2022

Page range: 195 - 208

Received: May 26, 2022

Accepted: Sep 25, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aucft-2022-0016

KeywordsMigratory locust powder, Pesticide residues, Aflatoxins, Triazine, Peanut, Therapeutic foods

© 2022 Olamide Abigael Akande et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Migratory locust powder, Pesticide residues, Aflatoxins, Triazine, Peanut, Therapeutic foods