Nutrient Composition and Processing of Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus Larva (sago Worm) for Human Consumption
Student: Favour Chidinma Onyema (Project, 2025)
Department of Applied Biology
Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State
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ABSTRACT
The nutrient composition and processing of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus was carried out at Oba in Anambra State. Samples of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus were collected through careful harvesting techniques. The samples of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus were processed for human consumption through drying and cooking methods. A structured questionnaire was administered and sensory evaluation assessment was carried out on processed Rhynchophorus ferrugineus appearance, smell, taste, texture and general observation results were recorded using six scale hedonic assessment. The results showed that dried Rhynchophorus ferrugineus larvae 57.9% was preferred to cooked Rhynchophorus ferrugineus 42.1% preference at probability of
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- UMA UKPAI SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY, UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE (AFFL TO UNIVERSITY OF UYO) 1
- Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto, Sokoto State 24
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- University of Abuja, Abuja, Fct 117
- University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State 4
- University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State 362
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- University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State 240
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State 14