Sustainable Mealworm Farming: A Circular Approach to Food Production

Abstract

The rising food needs of our growing population need better methods for making food in a safe way and caring for food waste properly. The yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor) serves as an excellent example which transforms biodiverse waste into protein-storage while delivering considerable protein content together with essential dietary components. The conversion of various organic waste by mealworms into vital circular bio-economy products happens through waste management of agro-industries and food waste operations. Yellow mealworm serves as an advantageous biological component because it maintains optimal production conditions and forms food items and animal feed through waste biological conversion processes. The nutritional significance of mealworm substances stems from the presence of vitamins and fatty acids and essential minerals which enhance human diet foods and animal feeds. Frass obtained from worms proves beneficial in improving soil as a fertilizer. A research-based sustainable mealworm farm needs ongoing development of feed management systems which preserve microbial safety while maximizing output volume. The research demonstrates that mealworms work as sustainable food system materials because their waste management converts proteins into valuable products that simultaneously protect natural environments.