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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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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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Indigenous Knowledge about Consumption of Edible Insects in South Africa

Insects, 2020
Consumption of edible insects is an indigenous practice that has played an essential role in human nutrition across Africa. The traditional use of insects forms an important part of food culture in Africa, and insects are consumed either as a delicacy ...
Zabentungwa T. Hlongwane, Rob Slotow, Thinandavha C. Munyai   +2 more
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Edible Aquatic Insects: Diversities, Nutrition, and Safety

Foods, 2021
Edible insects have great potential to be human food; among them, aquatic insects have unique characteristics and deserve special attention. Before consuming these insects, the nutrition and food safety should always be considered.
Min Zhao, Cheng-Ye Wang, Long Sun, Zhao He, Pan-Li Yang, Huai-Jian Liao, Ying Feng   +6 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
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Edible insects are the future? [PDF]

Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 2016
The global increase in demand for meat and the limited land area available prompt the search for alternative protein sources. Also the sustainability of meat production has been questioned. Edible insects as an alternative protein source for human food and animal feed are interesting in terms of low greenhouse gas emissions, high feed conversion ...
van Huis, Arnold, Huis, Arnold, van
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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
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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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Benefits and Risks of Consuming Edible Insects [PDF]

Dera Natung Government College Research Journal, 2020
Insect eating has been reported for a long time, and they are consumed in raw and processed forms by several cultures around the world, especially in developing countries, where they are typically regarded as a delicacy in addition to providing nutrients,
Pura Yashung, Karsing Megu, Jaya Narah, Jharna Chakravorty   +3 more
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Local knowledge, perception and practices regarding edible insects among different ethnic groups in Northern Uganda [PDF]

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine
Background Insects are widely recognized as a valuable source of protein and solution to food security, particularly in developing countries like Uganda. This study documents the local knowledge and practices of edible insects consumed and perception and
Martha F. Alaroker, Ronald Twongyirwe, Philip Nyeko, Francis Sengendo, Valtonen Anu, Bruno Massa, Harriet Angwech, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Sabine Van Miert   +8 more
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