Table 3 Mineral content of unfermented, and fermented silkworm. (Unit: μg/g)
| Mineral | Concentration (μg/g) | |
|---|---|---|
| Unfermented silkworm | Fermented silkworm | |
| Na | 0.70 | 0.04 |
| Zn | 0.76 | 0.64 |
| Mg | 58.00 | 49.67 |
| Mn | 0.41 | 0.35 |
| Ca | 68.00 | 1.85 |
| Fe | 0.82 | 0.60 |
| K | 316.30 | 76.30 |
| Total mineral content | 445.00 | 129.47 |