Comparative analysis of the nutritional composition and volatile compounds in male and female adults, nymphs, and molts of Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker.

Abstrac: Female adult Eupolyphaga sinensis Walker (FAESW) has traditionally been a food source in Southeast Asian countries such as China and India, due to its rich nutritional content. However, the nutritional value of male adults (MAESW) and its molts (MESW) has hardly been reported. Therefore, this study aims to explore the potential application of MAESW and MESW in food by investigating and comparing their nutritional composition (i.

[Comparison of internal quality and nutrients between male and female Eupolyphaga sinensis].

According to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(2020 edition), Eupolyphaga Steleophaga is prepared from female Eupolyphaga sinensis. To explore the quality difference between male and female E. sinensis, the present study determined indexes in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, anticoagulant activity, and content of primary metabolites, amino acids, and trace elements in male and female E.