A lab project for entomophagy education

A lab project for entomophagy education

dc.contributor.affiliation	Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica y Biociencias	es_ES
dc.contributor.affiliation	Nekazaritzako Ingeniaritzako eta Biozientzietako Goi Mailako Eskola Teknikoa	eu
dc.contributor.authorMD	Muñoz Labiano, Delia
dc.date.accessioned	2025-07-24T11:49:12Z
dc.date.available	2025-07-24T11:49:12Z
dc.date.issued	2025
dc.description	Open Educational Resource (OER) used in the "Entomophagy" course, available in two complementary formats: - HTML version ( compressed in .zip): download the .zip file, extract the files, and open the index.html directly in any web browser without the need to install additional programs. This format is suitable for quick reference and online or local use. - eXeLearning Project ( .elp): enables content editing and customization using the eXeLearning software. Ideal for educators who wish to adapt the material to their specific teaching needs.	en
dc.description.abstract	This Open Educational Resource (OER) introduces students to the fundamentals of edible insect production and processing for human consumpltion through a series of hands-on laboratory sessions focused on Tenebrio molitor (mealworms)—one of the most widely farmed edible insects and the first authorized as food in the European Union. In response to the FAO’s call to integrate edible insects into formal education, this course combines sustainable food systems, entomology, and food science into an engaging, low-cost practical experience. Over the course of eight weekly labs, students cultivate mealworms across all life stages—larvae, pupae, adults, and eggs—while collecting data on key biological parameters such as survival, fecundity, fertility, developmental rate, and feed conversion efficiency. These activities are complemented by a series of food processing exercises that emphasize microbiological safety, moisture content, sensory quality, and consumer acceptability. Students learn safe handling techniques, process insects into food ingredients, and explore their use in cereal-based snacks through controlled recipes and free-form culinary creations. Each lab session is fully documented with background information, required materials, and detailed step-by-step protocols. Worksheets and evaluation tools support student learning and facilitate classroom implementation. No previous lab experience is required, and materials are selected for their affordability and accessibility. By the end of the course, students gain not only technical skills in insect rearing and processing, but also a broader understanding of the role edible insects can play in sustainable food systems. This OER is ideal for programs in food science, agronomy, biology, or environmental studies seeking to explore the future of food.	en
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dc.identifier.citation	Muñoz Labiano, D. (2025). A lab project for entomophagy education. [Objeto de aprendizaje. Academica-e]. https://academica-e.unavarra.es/handle/2454/54462
dc.identifier.uri	https://academica-e.unavarra.es/handle/2454/54462
dc.language.iso	eng
dc.rights	Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
dc.rights.accessRights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.rights.uri	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/
dc.subject	Edible insects	en
dc.subject	Mealworm farming	en
dc.subject	Suistainable food systems	en
dc.subject	Insect-based processing	en
dc.subject	Entomophagy education	en
dc.title	A lab project for entomophagy education	en
dc.type	info:eu-repo/semantics/learningObject
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