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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
doaj   +1 more source

How do edible insects fly among Swedish consumers? : Exploring consumers’ evaluation of edible insects as a meat substitute

, 2018
Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative research paper was to explore how consumers with an environmental identity evaluate new, environmentally friendly substitutes for meat, with edible insects given as an example.
Gustafsson, Johanna, Johansson, Hanna
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Life‐Stage–Specific Hematological Profiles in Yellow Mealworm Beetles (Tenebrio molitor): Reference Intervals and Hemocyte Characterization

Veterinary Clinical Pathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The edible insect industry, driven by the nutritional and environmental benefits of mealworms, faces increasing challenges from pathogens affecting Tenebrio molitor farming systems. Hemocyte‐based health assessments could provide valuable diagnostic insights, yet standardized hemolymph processing protocols and hematological ...
Simon Maheu, Houda Ben‐Miled, Dominique Marullo‐Masson, Colin Favret, Carolyn Gara‐Boivin, Marie‐Odile Benoit‐Biancamano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Minor Risk to Contract Metazoan Parasites via the Consumption of Edible Snails, Born and Reared in France

Zoonoses and Public Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In a context of food security of animal consumption and diversification of protein sources, we have studied the risks to contract metazoan parasites through the consumption of ‘gros‐gris’ snails (Cornu aspersum maximum) sampled in 12 French farms.
Claudia Gerard, Armelle Ansart
wiley   +1 more source

High‐throughput assessment of plant stand establishment, seedling vigor, and light interception in peanut using UAV‐based RGB and multispectral imagery

The Plant Phenome Journal, Volume 9, Issue 1, December 2026.
Abstract In peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.), plant stand establishment, seedling vigor, and canopy growth are key determinants of crop performance; yet traditional ground‐based assessment methods can be destructive, labor‐intensive, and limited in throughput.
Ved Parkash, Jessie H. Adams, Javier Rodriguez‐Sanchez, John L. Snider, Phillip L. Vines, Brian M. Schwartz, Nino Brown   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Edible insects as an alternative protein source: Nutritional composition and global consumption patterns

Future Foods
Insects are emerging as a viable alternative protein source due to shifting global consumption patterns and environmental concerns associated with meat production.
Tonna Ashim Anyasi, Parag Acharya, Chibuike C. Udenigwe   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Are Insects Edible? A Narrative Review of Children's Perceptions of and Willingness to Consume Edible Insects

WIREs Climate Change
ABSTRACT Meat production is a significant contributor to climate change. Alternative proteins such as edible insects offer a lower‐emission, protein‐rich alternative to meat. Most of the research exploring attitudes to edible insect products does so with adult populations.
Katharine Lee, Nathalia Gjersoe
openaire   +1 more source

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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Current Knowledge on Phytoremediation Potential of Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for PFAS and Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils

Remediation Journal, Volume 36, Issue 2, Spring 2026.
ABSTRACT This review synthesizes current research on the phytoremediation potential of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for heavy metals, including arsenic, aluminium, mercury, copper, lead, cadmium, nickel, and zinc, as well as per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” A structured and transparent ...
Omid Ansari, Luca De Prato
wiley   +1 more source

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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