Mopane Worm (Gonimbrasia belina)Utilisation, a Potential Source of Protein in Fortified Blended Foods in Zimbabwe: A Review

Mopane Worm (Gonimbrasia belina)Utilisation, a Potential Source of Protein in Fortified Blended Foods in Zimbabwe: A Review

Raphael Kwiri

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Clive Winini

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Jeritah Tongonya

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Wishmore Gwala

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Felix Mujuru

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Shannon T. Gwala

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Mopane Worm (Gonimbrasia belina)Utilisation, a Potential Source of Protein in Fortified Blended Foods in Zimbabwe: A Review

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Primarily, Mopane worm (G. belina) forms a major part of the most consumed and highly nutritious (protein averages 55.41%) insect in Zimbabwe. The insect offers a great potential source of protein that could be utilised to alleviate diet deficiencies diseases among most vulnerable groups in society. The insect could form a foundation for new food products that are based on its substantial nutritive value. The paper reviews nutritional potential of G. belina to the human diet through its use in fortified blended foods (FBFs) formulations, making it an alternative substitute for conventional sources of protein, such as soybean, common bean and nuts. In view of that, G. belina through FBFs could be used as food aid in humanitarian relief programs in Zimbabwe in fighting against rampant malnutrition especially among rural population and urban dwellers.

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Raphael Kwiri. 2015. \u201cMopane Worm (Gonimbrasia belina)Utilisation, a Potential Source of Protein in Fortified Blended Foods in Zimbabwe: A Review\u201d. Global Journal of Science Frontier Research - D: Agriculture & Veterinary GJSFR-D Volume 14 (GJSFR Volume 14 Issue D10).

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Authors: Raphael Kwiri, Clive Winini, Perkins Muredzi, Jeritah Tongonya, Wishmore Gwala, Felix Mujuru, Shannon T. Gwala (PhD/Dr. count: 0)

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