Tenebrio molitor, also known as bread worm, belongs to COLEOPTERA, Tenebrionidae and Tenebrionidae (Tenebrionidae) in insect taxonomy. Originally from North America, it was introduced to China from the Soviet Union in 1950s. The dried Tenebrio molitor contains 30% fat and more than 50% protein. In addition, it also contains major elements such as phosphorus, potassium, iron, sodium, aluminum and various trace elements.

Efficacy and function of Tenebrio molitor;

Tenebrio molitor can not only be used as feed, but also be eaten. Its larvae contain 56.58% crude protein, 28.20% fat, 57% crude protein in pupae and 64% crude protein in adults, which is much higher than conventional animal foods such as eggs, beef and mutton, and is easy to digest and absorb, so it is known as the "king of egg white" among insects.

Tenebrio molitor fat is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which can be purified into medical and cosmetic fat, which can improve the anti-wrinkle function of skin and also play a certain role in treating and relieving skin diseases. SOD extracted from Tenebrio molitor as the raw material of beauty and health care products has better anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, whitening and beauty effects than the existing market products.

Chitin and antimicrobial peptides unique to Tenebrio molitor have many functions, such as lowering blood pressure, improving immunity, activating cells, preventing and treating cancer, lowering blood fat, lowering blood pressure, regulating blood sugar, resisting aging, regulating the body environment and so on, and can be used in medicines and health products.