Targeted Phenolic Characterization and Antioxidant Bioactivity of Extracts from Edible .

With entomophagy gaining popularity in the Western hemisphere as a solution for future food insecurity, research on alternative protein sources, such as edible insects, has become relevant. Most of the research performed on insects has been on their nutritional qualities; however, little is known regarding bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, that, if present in the insect, could provide additional benefits when the insect is consumed. In this study, methanolic extracts of from two farms and their corresponding feeds were obtained using a microwave-assisted extraction.