What is tenebrio molitor?

Tenebrio molitor (commonly known as mealworm) is the larval form of the mealworm beetle (1). Due to its high nutrient density and ability to thrive off a varied food byproduct diet and eliminate food waste, mealworms are now farmed in Canada as a safe and sustainable protein source (1).

Referenced sources:

Grau, T., Vilcinskas, A., & Joop, G. (2017). Sustainable farming of the mealworm Tenebrio molitor for the production of food and feed. Zeitschrift Für Naturforschung C, 72(9–10), 337–349.

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