Resumo

RAMOS-ELORDUY, Julieta et al. Comparative survey of the nutritive value of several edible coleoptera from Mexico and Pachymerus nucleorum (FABRICIUS, 1792) (BRUCHIDAE) from Brasil. INCI [online]. 2006, vol.31, n.7, pp.512-516. ISSN 0378-1844.

By means of standardized methods, the nutritive value of some beetle species that are eaten in Mexico and that of Pachymerus nucleorum from Brazil was analyzed and compared. It is concluded that the edible beetles of Mexico and P. nucleorum show a high nutritive value in proteins, amino acids, fats, calories, and minerals. Their ingestion contributes to the nutrition of the people that use this kind of food resource, in accordance with their abundance during several seasons of the year when they are available.

Palavras-chave : Antropoentomofagía ; Nutrición ; Recurso .