More than 90% of Tenebrio molitor tissues can be eaten or used as raw materials for pet food. Tenebrio molitor larvae contain 64.8% protein, 25.5% fat, 65,438 0.64% inorganic salt, 0.65,438 0.02% vitamin and 7.94% other nutrients per 65438±000g dry weight. The content of protein is very high, and it has a full range of essential amino acids. The content of riboflavin and VE is high. As a natural antioxidant, VE plays a very important role in scavenging free radicals and prolonging the life of pet cells. Tenebrio molitor is also rich in unsaturated fatty acids that promote the development and luster of pet fur, thus reducing the incidence of pet skin diseases and having certain treatment and relief effects on fur and skin. At the same time, it is found that the epidermis of Tenebrio molitor contains chitin and chitosan, which can reduce the blood pressure of pet dogs.

The test data showed that the protein content of Tenebrio molitor was higher than that of eggs, milk, pork, beef and mutton, and almost the same as that of fish. The protein content of Tenebrio molitor dry powder is between 48% and 54%, which is a high-quality animal protein and easy to be digested and absorbed by animals. It is an ideal nutritional fortifier for protein. At the same time, the fat content of Tenebrio molitor is higher than that of cattle, mutton and fish.