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    Perfil proteico de la harina de grillo Gryllus assimilis bajo diferentes condiciones de crianza
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, 2026-02-18) Carpio Ortiz, Juan Francisco; Ochoa Guaraca, Viviana de los Ángeles; Ortiz Ulloa, Silvia Johana
    Globally, it is estimated that by 2050 there will be 9.8 billion inhabitants. Given this rapid increase, new questions arise about how to meet the food needs of the population and how to combat protein-energy malnutrition with a low impact on the environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the total protein and amino acid profile of Jamaican field cricket or silent cricket (Gryllus assimilis) meal from samples taken from experimental breeding farms. Total protein composition was determined using the Kjeldahl method, and amino acids were characterized and quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection (FLD). The results showed that the samples, regardless of rearing conditions, had a high protein concentration (48.4% ± 4.3%) and were a high-quality protein source due to the presence of all essential amino acids. On the other hand, no significant differences were found in protein content and amino acid profile between the different diets evaluated, ruling out the option of identifying the most optimal rearing condition at the nutritional level.