New methods for high‐accuracy insect chitin measurement

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Authors

Thomas Hahn · Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology

Aileen Roth · Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology

Eva Febel · Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology

Malgorzata Fijalkowska · Protix (Netherlands)

Éric Schmitt · Protix (Netherlands)

Tarique Arsiwalla · Protix (Netherlands)

Susanne Zibek

Abstract

According to statistical analysis, ADF-ADL represents a compromise between accuracy and equipment demand and is a suitable method for determining the chitin content of both insects and their residues. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

Topics & Keywords

Insect Utilization and Effects Animal Nutrition and Physiology Pineapple and bromelain studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture

Volume 98, Issue 13, pp. 5069-5073

DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.9044

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