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Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Broods: Composition, Technology and Gastronomic Applicability

dc.contributor.authorGuiné, Raquel
dc.contributor.authorFlorença, S.
dc.contributor.authorCorreia, Paula
dc.contributor.authorAnjos, O.
dc.contributor.authorCosta, Cristina Amaro
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-13T14:24:45Z
dc.date.available2022-09-13T14:24:45Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.description.abstractHoney bee broods (larvae and pupae) can be consumed as human food, offering a rich nutritional value. Therefore, the objective of this work was to present an overview of the nutritional value of the honey bee brood and its gastronomic potential. The results indicated that honey bee broods are rich in protein (including essential amino acids), fat (essentially saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids), carbohydrates, vitamin C and those of the B complex, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorous. The results further highlight some variability according to the stage of development, with increasing content of fat and protein and decreasing carbohydrates from the larval to the pupal stages. The production of the honey bee brood in the hive, as well as its removal, can impact the wellbeing of the hive. This limits the production potential of the brood aimed at application for gastronomic purposes. The consumption and purchase of honey bee broods as food may be accessible in specialised markets where, for example, ethnic communities consume this type of food. However, in some markets, insects or products produced from insects are not readily accepted because of neophobia and disgust. The role of culinary chefs allied to traditional ways of preparing culinary dishes that include honey bee broods are relevant to motivate more people in western societies to consume of these types of food products.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationGuiné RPF, Florença SG, Correia PMR, Anjos O, Coelho C, Costa CA. (2022) Honey Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Broods: Composition, Technology and Gastronomic Applicability. Foods, 11(18), 2750: 1-16.pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.19/7330
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherMDPIpt_PT
dc.subjecthoney bee broodpt_PT
dc.subjectgastronomypt_PT
dc.subjectpupaept_PT
dc.subjectfood ingredientspt_PT
dc.subjectlarvaept_PT
dc.subjectnutritional valuept_PT
dc.titleHoney Bee (Apis mellifera L.) Broods: Composition, Technology and Gastronomic Applicabilitypt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.issue18pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage2750pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleFoodspt_PT
oaire.citation.volume11pt_PT
person.familyNamede Pinho Ferreira Guiné
person.familyNameCorreia
person.familyNameAmaro da Costa
person.givenNameRaquel
person.givenNamePaula
person.givenNameCristina Isabel
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