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Evaluation of soybean stinkbug (Riptortus pedestris) powder, as a food ingredient and its nutritional composition

open access: yesCzech Journal of Food Sciences, 2022
Riptortus pedestris is a potential edible insect, and its powder can be considered as an ideal nutrient source. This study sought to determine the nutritive quality of the powder from Riptortus pedestris.
Yu Gao   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Traceability of Agri‐Food Products: The Key to Conscious Trade

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Globalization and growing concerns about sustainability have led to improvements in product traceability, quality, and sustainability. Traceability contributes to environmental protection and supports sustainable development by fostering transparency in agricultural practices and encouraging the responsible use of resources.
Scarlett Queen Almeida Bispo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Substrate on the Nutrient Content and Fatty Acid Composition of Edible Insects

open access: yesInsects, 2022
Demand for new food sources and production methods is increasing due to overall population growth, as well as the aim towards more sustainable use of natural resources and circular economy.
Kati Riekkinen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Impact of Meat Alternative Labeling Regulations on the U.S. Meat Consumption Patterns

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global demand for conventional meat continues to rise, but it is also associated with substantial environmental and health challenges. In response, meat alternatives have gained popularity, sparking debates over meat alternative labeling regulations. This study investigates the effects of meat alternative labeling regulations in the United
Jeong Hun Ji, Sang Hyeon Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Scope and present status of rearing edible insects for animal feeding in Africa

open access: yesAll Life, 2023
Edible insects have sparked more research interest as a cheap alternative protein source to replace soya bean and fish meal in animal diets due to their good nutritional value.
Sekobane D. Kolobe   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Innovation in Alternative Food Sources: A Review of a Technological State-of-the-Art of Insects in Food Products

open access: yesFoods, 2022
Insects present great potential for the food industry due to their easier rearing conditions and high nutritional value, in comparison with traditional livestock.
Pedro Paulo Lordelo Guimarães Tavares   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ecology and evolution of pyrazines in insects

open access: yesBiological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Chemical communication is the oldest and most widespread form of signalling among and within organisms. Among the many compounds involved in such communication, pyrazines – nitrogen‐containing heterocyclic molecules – are especially intriguing due to their widespread occurrence across the tree of life, from bacteria and fungi to insects and ...
Zowi Oudendijk   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nutritional value and consumer acceptance of food products fortified with edible insects: a systematic review

open access: yesCogent Food & Agriculture
Food insecurity and malnutrition remain major global challenges, with an estimated 691–783 million people affected worldwide in 2022. FAO promotes edible insects as a sustainable nutrient source to improve food and nutrition security, especially in sub ...
Sindiswa Zondo   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Edible insects as a source of alternative protein. A review

open access: yesТеория и практика переработки мяса, 2021
The current state and research priorities in the field of using insects as foods and their components are examined. At present, entomophagy is practiced in Africa, South America and Asia.
N. A. Gorbunova, A. N. Zakharov
doaj   +1 more source

Rising Strong: Cultivating Resilience in Edible City Entrepreneurship. Insights Into the Landscape of Urban Food Initiatives

open access: yesBusiness Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In response to growing global challenges, this study explores how social entrepreneurship within the Edible City movement contributes to building resilient, sustainable, and equitable urban food systems. Drawing on semistructured interviews with over 70 stakeholders across five cities—Berlin, Andernach, Oslo, Rotterdam, and Havana—we ...
Ina Säumel   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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