Table 2 Proximate composition of the studied insects
Parameters | Samia cynthia ricini | Dytiscus marginalis |
|---|---|---|
Moisture (%) | 7.89 ± 0.020 | 5.46 ± 0.207 |
Ash (%) | 4.10 ± 0.077 | 3.40 ± 0.227 |
Crude fibre (%) | 8.24 ± 0.382 | 14.28 ± 0.102 |
Fat (%) | 22.23 ± 0.209 | 15.04 ± 0.156 |
Protein (%) | 49.74 ± 0.189 | 56.37 ± 0.366 |
Nitrogen (%) | 7.95 ± 0.028 | 9.02 ± 0.058 |
Carbohydrate (%) | 7.78 ± 0.057 | 5.43 ± 0.063 |
Calorific value (kcal) | 430.19 ± 2.241 | 382.58 ± 1.527 |