Efficacy of silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) chrysalis oil as a lipid source in adult Wistar rats

► Silkworm chrysalis oils were rich in a-linolenic acid. ► Dietary silkworm chrysalis oils improved lipid profile of the liver of Wister rats. ► Dietary silkworm oils lowered plasma triglyceride and glucose levels in the rats. ► The silkworm oils could be a beneficial lipid source and an alternative to fish oils.