Abstract
Meat is the most crucial protein source for human nutrition. Poultry meat production and consumption ranks first in the world ranking. However, in parallel with population growth, demand and production costs increase continuously. One of the main feed ingredients in chicken diets, protein sources constitute a significant part of the cost. Therefore, the look for cheaper and alternative sources to reduce feed costs is a current issue. In recent years, the number of studies using various insects including black soldier fly larvae, crickets, or mealworms as an alternative protein source has increased. In this review, the effects of using insects as an alternative protein source on broiler meat quality are discussed.
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