Dried mealworms are not suitable for drying in the sun, because strong light will cause the mealworms to rot and attract many flies, and the sanitary conditions are worrying. Therefore, it is more recommended to use microwave drying. Small-scale farmers can use household microwave ovens for drying, while large-scale farms mostly use microwave drying equipment. Microwave drying can not only kill mealworms quickly, but also expand and dehydrate them, thereby achieving the effect of drying.
Storage method
The dried mealworms can be stored in the following ways:
Low temperature or frozen storage: At temperatures below -5℃, mealworms can be stored for a long time without developing.
Refrigerated transportation: For frozen mealworms, refrigerated transport vehicles can be used for transportation.
The above methods can effectively preserve dried mealworms to ensure their quality and shelf life.