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Mealworm meal

Mealworm meal is used in boilie formulation mainly as a protein source, fat source, attraction contributor and texture coarsener. Typical dosage is expressed as a percentage of the dry mix.

Also known as: mealworm powder, mealworms, insect meal, tenebrio

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Recommended inclusion

Minimum: 2.5%
Typical: 7.5%
Maximum: 15%
Absolute maximum: 20%

0% 2.5%–15% ideal 20%+ too dominant too much

Above the recommended maximum the mix becomes harder to balance. Treat the absolute maximum as a hard ceiling.

Nutritional estimates

per 100 g dry · estimated

Protein 53%

Fat 28%

Fibre 7%

Ash 4%

Moisture 6%

Energy 2200 kJ/100g

Functional properties

Binding strength 3/10

Digestibility 8/10

Solubility / leakage 6/10

Natural attraction 8/10

Hardening 2/10

Softening 6/10

Texture opening 7/10

Cold water suitability 6/10

Warm water suitability 8/10

Buoyancy 1/10

Clouding 6/10

Oiliness 9/10

Processing tolerance 7/10

Roles

Protein sourceFat sourceAttraction contributorTexture coarsener

Allergens

No declared allergens

Data confidence: Medium

Estimates from ingredient data — practical guidance, not laboratory analysis.

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