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The use of edible insects in human food. [PDF]

J Sci Food Agric
Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity.
de Oliveira PB, Fonseca HC, Vieira CR, de Carvalho GGP, Dos Coimbra JSDR, de Carvalho Mesquita BMA.   +5 more
europepmc   +4 more sources

Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits, and Application Value of Edible Insects: A Review

Foods, 2022
For thousands of years, edible insects have been used as food to alleviate hunger and improve malnutrition. Some insects have also been used as medicines because of their therapeutic properties.
Hao Duan, Wenjie Yan, Shiqi Zhou
exaly   +3 more sources

Review of improving the microbiological safety of edible insects using thermal and non-thermal processing technologies [PDF]

Journal of Animal Science and Technology
Edible insects are a promising alternative protein sources in animal-based food and feed industry. However, they can pose a risk to consumer health owing to their potential biological hazards such as pathogens that can cause foodborne illnesses.
Hyun Uk Cho, Seonmin Lee, So Eun Yeo, Seohyeon Jeon, Ki Ho Baek, Yun-Sang Choi, Hae In Yong   +6 more
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Nutritional Qualities and Enhancement of Edible Insects

Annual Review of Nutrition, 2021
Over the last decade, the urgency to find alternative and sustainable protein sources has prompted an exponential increase in the interest in insects as a human food source. Edible insects contribute suitable amounts of energy and protein, fatty acids, and micronutrients to the human diet.
Arnold Van Huis, Cassandra Maya, Birgit A Rumpold   +2 more
exaly   +6 more sources

Benefits and food safety concerns associated with consumption of edible insects

NFS Journal, 2020
Many types of edible insects in raw and processed forms have been consumed by many cultures globally since time immemorial, particularly in developing countries where they are mostly traditionally viewed as a delicacy besides provision of nutrition. As a
Samuel Imathiu
exaly   +3 more sources

Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Global Food Transformation System: Edible Insects vs. Livestock [PDF]

Foods
Antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs) pose a significant threat to the global food transformation system. The increasing prevalence of ARGs in food has elicited apprehension about public health safety.
Rifat Nowshin Raka, Lin Zhang, Rui Chen, Xiaofeng Xue   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Politicizing edible insects

InMediaciones de la Comunicación
Since 2020, the issue of edible insects —whose consumption is authorized in many countries— has acquired notable centrality within the agricultural and nutritional policies of several nation-states.
Ilya Kiriya
doaj   +5 more sources

Research Progress and Production Status of Edible Insects as Food in China [PDF]

Foods
Based on the background of the exacerbating food shortage in the world, it is particularly important to diversify food resources in every possible direction.
Boxuan Xie, Yuxuan Zhu, Xiaoyi Chu, Sabin Saurav Pokharel, Lei Qian, Fajun Chen   +5 more
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Willingness to Consume and Purchase Food with Edible Insects among Generation Z in Poland [PDF]

Foods
The consumption of insects (entomophagy) is attracting attention for economic, environmental and health reasons. The wide range of edible insect species, rich in protein, fat, minerals, vitamins and fibre, can play an important role in addressing global ...
Anna Platta, Anna Mikulec, Monika Radzymińska, Stanisław Kowalski, Magdalena Skotnicka   +4 more
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Nutritional value and consumer acceptance of food products fortified with edible insects: a systematic review [PDF]

Cogent 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, Thinandavha Caswell Munyai, Muthulisi Siwela, Rob Slotow, Zabentungwa Thakasile Hlongwane   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources