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Edible insects represent an interesting alternative source of protein for human consumption but the main hurdle facing the edible insect sector is low consumer acceptance. However, increased acceptance is anticipated when insects are incorporated as a processed ingredient, such as protein-rich powder, rather than presented whole. To produce edible insect fractions with high protein content, a defatting step is necessary. This study investigated the effects of six defatting methods (conventional solvents, three-phase partitioning, and supercritical CO 2 ) on lipid extraction yield, fatty profiles, and protein extraction and purification of house cricket ( Acheta domesticus ) and mealworm ( Tenebrio molitor ) meals. Ethanol increased the lipid extraction yield (22.7%-28.8%), irrespective of the insect meal used or the extraction method applied. Supercritical CO 2 gave similar lipid extraction yields as conventional methods for Tenebrio molitor (T. molitor) (22.1%) but was less efficient for Acheta domesticus ( A. domesticus ) (11.9%). The protein extraction yield ranged from 12.4% to 38.9% for A.  domesticus , and from 11.9% to 39.3% for T. molitor , whereas purification rates ranged from 58.3% to 78.5% for A. domesticus and from 48.7% to 75.4% for T. molitor .

Comparison of Conventional and Sustainable Lipid Extraction Methods for the Production of Oil and Protein Isolate from Edible Insect Meal