Nutrient composition and protein quality evaluation of eri silkworm (Samia ricinii) prepupae and pupae

► Eri silkworm is a good source of protein (16 g%), fat (8 g%) and minerals. ► Amino acid score of eri silkworm was 99 with leucine as the limiting amino acid. ► Net protein utilisation (NPU) of eri silkworm was 41 with PDCAAS of 86. ► Defatted eri silkworm meal is an ideal candidate for preparing protein concentrate.