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Emoji-based scale to assess emotional response toward edible insects (E-Entomophagy)

Future Foods
Emotional/affective factors (e.g., disgust toward insects) are the primary predictors of consumer acceptance of edible insects; however, most questionnaires assessing emotional responses to edible insects are text-based, which presents several ...
José Carlos Ribeiro, Célia Rocha, Manuela Estevez Pintado, Luís Miguel Cunha   +3 more
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Edible insects as a sustainable protein source: a meta-analysis

Journal of Insects as Food and Feed
With the global population set to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, posing a potential 75% increase in food demand, this study examined the viability of edible insects as a sustainable protein source compared with beef. Employing a meta-analysis approach, data
S.Q. Nasir, E. Palupi, Z. Nasution, A. Ploeger, I. Susanto, B. Setiawan, R. Rimbawan, A. Jayanegara   +7 more
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Edible Insects in Sustainable Food Systems

, 2018
This text provides an important overview of the contributions of edible insects to ecological sustainability, livelihoods, nutrition and health, food culture and food systems around the world.

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Edible Insects: Islamic Perspectives on Entomophagy and Future Foods: Islamic Perspectives on Edible Insects

Edible insects have gained increasing attention as a sustainable and nutritious alternative protein source. Islam, being one of the world's major religions, plays a significant role in shaping dietary practices and food choices for its adherents.
Riyaz, Muzafar
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Edible insects: a nutritious and sustainable food source

openL'umanità affronta una crescente sfida per garantire la sostenibilità e la sicurezza alimentare a fronte di una popolazione mondiale in continua crescita.
ROVERATO, FRANCESCA
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Minerals in edible insects: A review of content and potential for sustainable sourcing

Food Science and Human Wellness
In response to the rapid increase in world population and subsequent demands for food, edible insects represent an alternative food source for humans that is rich in proteins, amino acids and minerals.
Mingxing Lu, Chenxu Zhu, Sergiy Smetana, Ming Zhao, Haibo Zhang, Fang Zhang, Yuzhou Du   +6 more
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Protein quality of commonly consumed edible insects in Zimbabwe

, 2019
Consumption of edible insects as alternative animal protein-source is a potential longterm solution to curb protein deficiency in resource-limited communities where diets lacking in protein are predominant.
Matanhire, G.T., Chagwena, D.T., Jombo, T.Z., Maponga, C.C.   +3 more
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EDIBLE ORTHOPTERAN INSECTS OF MANIPUR

, 2013
A Survey was conducted to document edible Orthopteran insects of Manipur. A consolidated list of edible Orthopteran insects of Manipur has been systematically prepared through questionnaire method.
SINGH, T. KAMESHWAR, AYEKPAM, NATASHA, SINGH, N. IRABANTA   +2 more
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New sources of animal proteins : Edible insects

, 2017
As the land currently available for livestock is not enough to satisfy the growing demand for meat, insects are proposed as an alternative protein source. Examples of insect consumption are given from the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Nigeria.
Van Huis, A., A. van Huis, Huis, A., Van
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Nutritional properties of selected edible insects

This study aimed to determine the nutritional properties of selected edible insects as a potential future food. A total of eight species of edible insects, including the dubia roach (Blaptica dubia), super worm (Zophobas morio) larvae, locust (Locusta ...
Yee, Ling Tan, Fuen, Ann Tan, Fook Yee Chye   +2 more
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