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Effects of palm weevil larvae incorporation on proximate composition and mineral content of beef-type sausages

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  • Mercy Amo Aggrey
  • Worlah Yawo Akwetey

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Palm weevil larvae (Rhynchophorus phoenicis), locally known as Akokono, are edible insects traditionally consumed in Ghana and represent a promising alternative protein resource for agricultural value addition and meat product innovation. This study evaluated the nutritional composition of beef-type sausages formulated with Akokono, focusing on proximate composition and mineral content. Akokono was incorporated into beef sausages at graded substitution levels ranging from 0% to 70%, and sausage samples were analysed using standard analytical procedures. The proximate composition of Akokono–beef sausages differed significantly among formulations (p < 0.05), with crude fibre ranging from 0.76–7.46%, ash 2.86–7.45%, protein 52.97–85.34%, and fat 5.56–31.77%. Mineral composition also varied significantly across treatments (p < 0.05). The sausage samples contained 0.84–1.19% phosphorus, 0.16–0.24% magnesium, 0.05–0.09% sodium, 0.33–0.44% calcium, 1.17–2.18% potassium, 10.68–26.64 mg/kg zinc, and 15.04–30.68 mg/kg iron. The results demonstrate that Akokono incorporation significantly affects the nutritional quality of beef-type sausages and highlight the potential of palm weevil larvae as a nutrient-rich, innovative agricultural protein resource for sustainable meat product development.

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  • Mercy Amo Aggrey & Worlah Yawo Akwetey, 2026. "Effects of palm weevil larvae incorporation on proximate composition and mineral content of beef-type sausages," International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (IJARIT), IJARIT Research Foundation, vol. 16(1), June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ijarit:409042
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.409042
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