Mealworm compositions having elevated omega-3 fatty acids and methods of use

WO2026122719A3PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-16BLUE WATER FARMS FEED LLC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office: WO · WO
Patent Type: Applications
Current Assignee / Owner: BLUE WATER FARMS FEED LLC
Filing Date: 2025-12-03
Publication Date: 2026-07-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Current aquaculture and livestock feed systems rely heavily on fishmeal and fish oil, which are limited in supply and environmentally unsustainable, and alternative protein sources lack omega-3 fatty acids essential for nutritional quality.

Method used

Utilizing mealworms as a delivery system for omega-3 fatty acids by feeding them a diet enriched with camelina seeds, which enhances their ability to bioconvert alpha-linolenic acid into eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids, producing a high-quality protein and lipid source.

Benefits of technology

Mealworms enriched with omega-3 fatty acids provide a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective alternative to fishmeal, improving the nutritional profile of farmed fish and livestock, reducing reliance on wild fisheries, and enhancing the nutritional benefits for human consumption.

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Abstract

A composition that includes a source of omega- 3 fatty acids and at least one additional component providing protein, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, or moisture to the composition. The composition can be fed to mealworms to increase the omega-3 fatty acid level in the mealworms that consume the composition. The mealworms may be processed into flour, which can then be a component of a food product that has elevated omega- 3 fatty acid content.

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