The Nutritional Quality of Commercially Bred Yellow Mealworm () Compared to European Union Nutrition Claims.

Due to its potential as a sustainable protein source, the industrial relevance of , known as yellow mealworm, is set to increase substantially. Given the novelty of its application in the food industry, knowledge is lacking regarding the nutritional quality of commercially farmed mealworms. This study investigated the nutritional composition of larvae from four different rearing facilities in Belgium and specifically investigated whether their nutritional profiles adhered to defined European nutrition claims (Regulation (EC) No.