*2.1. Raw Material and Preparation of Mealworm Samples*

Mealworm (*Tenebrio molitor)* meal powder was purchased from Entomo Farms (Norwood, ON, Canada). The meal was suspended in a Tris-HCl solution (pH 7) at a concentration of 5% w/V and stirred for 60 min at room temperature. Finally, the insect suspension was stored overnight at 4 ◦C prior to enzymatic hydrolysis.
