Auction for a bag of dried mealworms Using a frozen-dry process. Different quantity available, please check other lisitngs. Sizes include 100, 250, 500, 1000 grams.

Nutrition facts for dried mealworms: Crude Protein (min) 50% Lysine (min) 2.5% Methionine (min) 0.9% Crude Fat (min) 25% Crude Fiber (max) 9% Calcium 0.03-0.05% Phosphorus (min) 0.5% Salt 0.48-0.8% Sodium 0.08-0.15%

Mealworms are a natural delicacy to pets. They provide nutrients, mainly rich in protein and fat and can be served either live or dried, and your pet will most definitely enjoy them for a meal.

Benefits of dried mealworms Dried ones are long lasting since moisture has been extracted from them. However, one needs to keep the supply of clean water steady ; since for the variety of pets and wild animals feeding on the mealworms, hydration is of essence.

Being rich in amino acids, fats and protein, drying the mealworms ensures preservation of all essential nutrients as well as increasing their shelf life. Unlike live mealworms, dried are easy to store and don't require refrigeration. They are actually recommended as food sources for birds, hedgehogs and reptiles, fish turtles, poultry of all kinds as well as wild garden birds.

Many people would be grossed out by the sight of wriggling mealworms; others are often allergic to live mealworms and as such, dried mealworms are easier to feed.

Dried mealworms are however not seasonal; and unlike live ones, can be fed throughout the year. This includes during summer when the ground gets hard preventing birds from obtaining earthworms.