Fermentation of Agricultural By-products and Zinc Supplementation: A Synergistic Approach to Mealworm Microbiome Optimization
Bernardo Antunes, Caroline Zanchi, Mila Stoffregen, Sandra Grebenteuch, Mihaela Bogdanova, Susan Mbedi, Sarah Sparmann, Hajo Haase, Jens Rolff, Charlotte Rafaluk‐Mohr, Claudia Keil
This study investigates the effects of fermented spinach and zinc supplementation on mealworm microbiome composition and health, finding increased probiotic bacteria and reduced pathogen presence.
bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology