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BIO Web Conf.
Volume 243, 2026
The 4th IPB International Conference on Nutrition and Food (ICNF 2026)
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| Article Number | 03008 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Food Innovation | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/bioconf/202624303008 | |
| Published online | 09 July 2026 | |
Amino acid profile and nutritional quality of grasshopper (Valanga nigricornis)-based dim sum for preschool children
1 Nutritional Science Study Program, Faculty of Medicine and Nutrition, IPB University, 16680 Bogor, Indonesia
2 Department of Biochemistry, Kasetrat University, 10900 Bangkok, Thailand
3 Research Center for Food Technology and Processing, National Research and Innovation Agency Indonesia, 55861 Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Abstract
The increasing demand for sustainable protein sources has encouraged the exploration of edible insects as nutrient-rich alternatives to conventional livestock. Preschool children (60–72 months) require high-quality protein to support optimal growth and cognitive development, making innovative nutrient-dense foods essential. This study aimed to develop and evaluate grasshopper (Valanga nigricornis), enriched mackerel dim sum as a sustainable high, protein snack and to analyze its nutritional and amino acid composition. A controlled experimental study using a Completely Randomized Design compared several formulations, with the selected formulation containing 25% grasshopper and 75% mackerel. Grasshopper meat was processed into paste, mixed with mackerel and other ingredients, shaped into dim sum, steamed, and analyzed for proximate composition, amino acid profile, and mineral content using UPLC and HPLC methods. The selected formulation contained 65.43% moisture, 14.02% protein, and 0.79% fat. The amino acid score reached 122, with lysine and tryptophan exceeding FAO/WHO requirements, while glutamic acid contributed to improved nutritional value and acceptability. The product supplied approximately 56.1% of preschoolers’ protein needs along with essential minerals such as calcium and zinc. These findings demonstrate that grasshopper-enriched dim sum is a nutritionally adequate, sustainable, and innovative alternative protein food for supporting preschool nutrition.
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