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October 1, 2025International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences

Wild sericigenous insect Cricula trifenestrata: A potential source of nutrients

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MGMallika Gogoi

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Overview

Analysis reveals Cricula trifenestrata's nutritional benefits and anti-nutritional factors, suggesting it could help address malnutrition.

Key Points

  • Cricula trifenestrata boasts high protein (59.8%) and energy (449.6 kcal), indicating its strong nutritional profile.
  • The insect contains notable quantities of minerals like potassium (59.6%) and calcium (1.56%), useful for dietary supplementation.
  • Despite its nutritional advantages, Cricula trifenestrata also has anti-nutrients like tannin and phytic acid that should be considered.
  • Ethnic communities have utilized Cricula trifenestrata as food despite limited literature, highlighting its cultural significance.

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Mallika Gogoi (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd89defe798ba2fc497db9https://doi.org/10.55126/ijzab.2025.v10.i05.010
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