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Beyond Human Nutrition of Edible Insects: Health Benefits and Safety Aspects

Insects, 2022
Nowadays, edible insects are considered an outstanding source of nutrients, primarily because they contain high-quality protein, amino acids, and vitamins.
José E. Aguilar-Toalá, Rosy G. Cruz-Monterrosa, Andrea M. Liceaga   +2 more
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Consumer attitudes and perceptions on consumption of edible insects among communities in western Kenya. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
Edible insects are a highly sustainable and nutritional food source despite their low consumption in many communities. This study evaluated consumer attitudes and perceptions on consumption of edible insects in western Kenya.
Emmah Owidi, Gilbert Asoka, Eric Waga, Alfred Ochieng', Fanuel Kawaka   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Edible Insects from the Perspective of Sustainability—A Review of the Hazards and Benefits [PDF]

Foods
The increasing global population, projected to exceed 9.1 billion by 2050, presents a critical challenge for sustainable food production. Edible insects have emerged as a promising alternative protein source due to their high nutritional value, low ...
Filip Kłobukowski, Maria Śmiechowska, Magdalena Skotnicka   +2 more
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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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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
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Edible insects as functional foods: bioactive compounds, health benefits, safety concerns, allergenicity, and regulatory considerations [PDF]

Frontiers in Nutrition
The growing demand for sustainable and nutrient-rich food sources has positioned edible insects as a viable alternative to traditional animal-based proteins.
Fernando E. Alejandro Ruiz, Fernando E. Alejandro Ruiz, Julio F. Ortega Jácome, Julio F. Ortega Jácome, Eduardo Tejera, José M. Alvarez-Suarez, José M. Alvarez-Suarez   +6 more
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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.
Yaxi Zhou, Shiqi Zhou, Hao Duan
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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EDIBLE INSECTS IN GUARANTEEING OF FOOD SECURITY [PDF]

Annals of the Polish Association of Agricultural and Agribusiness Economists
The purpose of this article is to assess the current state of knowledge on edible insects and their use in ensuring food security for society. In addition, the current legal status of edible insects is discussed, the economic and environmental benefits ...
Paulina Luiza Wiza-Augustyniak
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