Abstract:The aim of this study is to explore the main nutritional ingredients of Catopsilia pomona larva and pupa, to provide a theoretical basis for the edible development of C. pomona larva and pupa. The contents of fat, protein, mineral elements and amino acids of C. pomona larva and pupa were determined by using the national standard methods. The amino acid score and essential amino acid index were analyzed. The contents of protein, fat and mineral elements of C. pomona larva and pupa were compared with that nutrition contents of the common foods. The results show that C. pomona larva and pupa are abundant content of mineral elements, the content of fat, protein, total amino acid, the essential amino acid is 10.9%, 56.8%, 364.4mg/g and 34.7% in C. pomona larva, and 9.9%, 69.0%, 458.1mg/g and 35.6% in pupa, respectively. The ratio of essential amino acids and nonessential amino acids are 0.53 and 0.55. Their essential amino acid indexes are 0.83 and 0.74. Therefore, C. pomona larval and pupa have high nutritional value and can be used for food development.
