Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10543210 | Food Chemistry | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Eri silkworm is a good source of protein (16 g%), fat (8 g%) and minerals. ⺠Amino acid score of eri silkworm was 99 with leucine as the limiting amino acid. ⺠Net protein utilisation (NPU) of eri silkworm was 41 with PDCAAS of 86. ⺠Defatted eri silkworm meal is an ideal candidate for preparing protein concentrate.
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Authors
T. Longvah, K. Mangthya, P. Ramulu,