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Life cycle assessment of edible insects (Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis larvae) as a future protein and fat source

Scientific Reports, 2021
Because it is important to develop new sustainable sources of edible protein, insects have been recommended as a new protein source. This study applied Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to investigate the environmental impact of small-scale edible insect ...
Amin Nikkhah, Sam Van Haute, Vesna Jovanovic, Heejung Jung, Jo Dewulf, Tanja Cirkovic Velickovic, Sami Ghnimi   +6 more
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Evaluation of soybean stinkbug (Riptortus pedestris) powder, as a food ingredient and its nutritional composition

Czech 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, Jiajia Xu, Meng-Lei Xu, Zijie Wang, Jing Yang, Shusen Shi   +5 more
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Engineering Microbial Particles for Next‐Generation Biomedical Platforms

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Microbe‐derived particles (MDPs), which include extracellular vesicles, outer membrane vesicles, inclusion bodies, polysaccharide particles, and virus‐like particles, represent a rapidly expanding category of bioinspired nanomaterials. With their natural origin, intrinsic biocompatibility, and highly programmable functionality, MDPs serve as a ...
Yuting Li, Yunjie Lu, Ziyan Huang, Jianjiang Chen, Yanbin Liu, Lei Qin, Chao Wang, Yumin Wu   +7 more
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Perception of Food Safety Associated with Entomophagy among Higher-Education Students: Exploring Insects as a Novel Food Source

Foods, 2023
Edible insects can diversify diets, improve livelihoods, contribute to food and nutrition security, and have a smaller ecological impact. The European Union has categorized insects as novel food, and recently, in 2021 and 2022, two species, Tenebrio ...
Fernando Cantalapiedra, Ana Juan-García, Cristina Juan   +2 more
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Consumer Valuation of Meat Alternatives and Labeling Policies: A Comparative Perspective

Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates and compares US consumer perceptions and the impact of environmental, human health, and animal welfare information related to conventional meat on preferences for meat alternatives and labeling policies. Using the best–worst scaling method across 10 different burger alternatives, our results show that the meat burger is
Daniele Asioli, Wei Yang, Jia Han, Quoc Cuong Nguyen, Massimiliano Petracci, Rodolfo M. Nayga Jr.   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

Insects, 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, Kati Väkeväinen, Jenni Korhonen   +2 more
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Safety evaluation of the food enzyme β-amylase obtained from barley (Hordeum vulgare) [PDF]

, 2017
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Arcella, Davide, Bolognesi, Claudia, Castle, Laurence, Chesson, Andrew, Cravedi, Jean-Pierre, de Fátima Tavares Poças, Maria, EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF), Engel, Karl-Heinz, Fowler, Paul, Franz, Roland, Glandorf, Boet, Grob, Konrad, Gürtler, Rainer, Hermann, Lieve, Husøy, Trine, Jany, Klaus-Dieter, Kärenlampi, Sirpa, Liu, Yi, Marcon, Francesca, Mennes, Wim, Milana, Maria Rosaria, Penninks, André, Rygaard Nielsen, Kim René, Silano, Vittorio, Smith, Andrew, Tlustos, Christina, Wölfle, Detlef, Zorn, Holger, Zugravu, Corina-Aurelia, Želježić, Davor   +29 more
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Reviewing entomophagy in the Democratic Republic of Congo: species and host plant diversity, seasonality, patterns of consumption and challenges of the edible insect sector

Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 2022
This paper reviews edible insect species and the host plant diversity associated with them in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including their seasonal availability throughout the year.
M.P. Nsevolo, N. Kiatoko, M.B. Kambashi, F. Francis, R. C. Megido   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Excipient Emulsion–Based Delivery Systems for Enhancing Carotenoid Bioavailability: Advances in Formulation and Gastrointestinal Fate

AgriFood: Journal of Agricultural Products for Food, EarlyView.
Excipient emulsion systems improve carotenoid solubilization, protect against degradation, and enhance gastrointestinal absorption through optimized formulation and digestion behavior. ABSTRACT Carotenoids are bioactive compounds that contribute to human health through antioxidant, provitamin A, and disease‐preventive effects.
Tugce Ceyhan, Elifsu Nemli, Esra Capanoglu, Merve Tomas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

All 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, Tlou G. Manyelo, Nthabiseng A. Sebola, Mabelebele Monnye   +3 more
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