Quantitative Analysis of Mineral Content of Six Edible terrestrial Insects Commonly Consumed by ethnic people in Baksa District, Assam, India.

Edible insects are economically and environmentally preferable species which are rich in macro nutrients and micronutrients that benefit human health. They are rich in protein and fat and provide ample quantities of minerals. Minerals are inorganic nutrients, usually required in small amounts from less than 1 to 2500 mg per day. The mineral element analysis of six edible insects was carried out using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Following acid digestion the larva sample was analyzed for Calcium (Ca), Sodium (Na), Iron (Fe) and potassium (K), respectively. We find a elemental variation in studied insects. The content of calcium in insects is the highest compare to all other minerals. Calcium content is the highest in cricket compare to other insects. The mineral content of commonly eaten insects were analyzed to inform consumers among indigenous populations in Baksa, Assam, India.about the micro-nutritional quality of the insects.