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Tenebrio molitor<\/h1>

WHAT IS A TENEBRIO?<\/h2>\n\t
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The tenebrio molitor or mealworm is an insect belonging to the order Coleoptera, known for being used to feed exotic animals and also for entomophagy.
\nThe Food Safety Agency (EFSA) approved on January 13, 2021<\/strong>, for the first time the production and commercialization of the Tenebrio Molitor mealworm as a safe food for human consumption.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Tenebrio Molitor (Mealworm)<\/h2>\n\t
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Name<\/strong>: Tenebrio molitor \u2013 Mealworm \u2013 Miller beetle
\nOrder<\/strong>: Coleoptera
\nFamily<\/strong>: Tenebrionids
\nTenebrio Molitor in other languages<\/strong>: mealworm (English), T\u00e9nebrion meunier (French), Mehk\u00e4fer (German), Bicho-da-farihna (Portuguese)<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Protein percentage of Tenebrio Molitor<\/h3>\n\t
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Description of the Tenebrio Molitor<\/h2>\n\t
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Its use is mainly carried out in its larva phase. Mainly used to serve as food for animal species such as reptiles, birds and fish.
\nThe Tenebrio Molitor is one of the species most used for breeding in insect farms, especially for live food. This insect from the order Coleoptera is described as undergoing several metamorphoses. Initially in its larva stage (mealworm) until it becomes a beetle.
\nThe interest for its livestock exploitation and consumption focuses on its larval phase. As a beetle, it gives off a strong odor that animals do not like in terms of taste.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Larval Phase<\/h3>\n\t
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It usually measures between 1 mm and 30 mm.
\nThe Tenebrio molitor is orange-yellow in its larval phase. It has 6 legs, a small and dark head.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Adult Beetle<\/h3>\n\t
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Between 15 \u2013 20 mm.
\nThe dark beetle is dark and shiny in color, in shades ranging from reddish to black.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Consumption of Tenebrio molitor<\/h2>\n\t
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  • Feeding exotic animals<\/li>\n
  • Fish feeding<\/li>\n
  • Pet Food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    At Proteinsecta we direct the consumption of Tenebrio Molitor more towards aquaculture, that is, for fish raised on farms.
    \nFurthermore, the tenebrio molitor is one of the most consumed in human nutrition currently in the rest of the world, and soon, in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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    Exotic animals<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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    \"Alimentaci\u00f3n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Fish<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t

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    \"Alimentaci\u00f3n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

    DO YOU WANT TO SET UP YOUR OWN INSECT FARM?<\/h2>\n\t
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    At Proteinsecta we put at your disposal this Video Consultancy lasting more than 3 hours. You will learn everything necessary from a legal or regulatory, economic (viability) and clients (potential markets) point of view.
    \nTo resolve any questions that may have arisen in the Video Consultancy, you will have access to a 1.5-hour video call tutorial. You can clarify your doubts with one of our technicians<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n