Physicochemical Characteristics and Microbiological Quality of Silkworm (Bombyx mori) Larval and Pupae Powder: Comparative Study

Silkworm (Bombyx mori) has been reported to exhibit diverse health benefits. A comparative study was conducted evaluate the physicochemical (colour, water activity, pH, solubility, proximate, mineral, amino acid, and fatty acid composition) microbiological qualities of Bombyx mori silkworm powder produced from two developmental stages (larvae pupae). pupae (SPP) had significantly higher (p<0.05) lightness (L*) yellowness (b*) values than larval (SLP). SPP activity solubility SLP. The pH both powders were not statistically different. SLP protein moisture but lower fat, ash, fibre, total calorie content as compared SPP. efficiency ratio SPP, indicating that contained amount essential acid. Both 20 types acids with exhibited polyunsaturated composition a low n-6/n-3 ratio, which may be beneficial human health. could good source iron rich in magnesium zinc. yeast mould count finding this suggested different provide effects humans derived protein, minerals, acids, content.