经过评估，专家小组得出结论，除了可能的过敏性以外，在建议的使用条件下，经紫外线处理的全黄粉虫粉末作为新型食品是安全的。部分原文报道如下：

　　Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) was asked to deliver an opinion on UV-treated powder of whole yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva) as a novel food (NF) pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The term yellow mealworm refers to the larval form of the insect species T. molitor. The NF is the UV-treated powder of the whole, thermally dried yellow mealworm. The NF co nsists mainly of crude protein, fat, digestible carbohydrates and fibre (chitin). The Panel notes that the levels of co ntaminants in the NF highly depend on the occurrence levels of these substances in the insect feed. The Panel notes furthermore that there are no safety co ncerns regarding the stability of the NF if the NF complies with the proposed specification limits during its entire shelf life. The NF has a high protein content, although the true protein co ntent in the NF is overestimated when using the nitrogen-to-protein co nversion factor of 6.25, due to the presence of non-protein nitrogen. The applicant proposed to use the NF as an ingredient in various food products, such as bakery products, pasta, compotes of fruit/vegetables and cheese. The target population is the general population. The Panel notes that co nsidering the composition of the NF, the proposed co nditions of use and that the NF will not be the sole source of dietary protein, the co nsumption of the NF is not nutritio nally disadvantageous. Despite the UV treatment, the Panel notes that the NF is not a significant dietary co ntributor of vitamin D3. The submitted toxicity studies from the literature did not raise safety concerns. The Panel co nsiders that the co nsumption of the NF may induce primary sensitisation and allergic reactions to yellow mealworm proteins and may cause allergic reactions in subjects with allergies to crustaceans and dust mites. Additionally, allergens from the feed may end up in the NF. With the exception of possible allergenicity, the Panel co ncludes that the NF is safe under the proposed uses and use levels.

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