Edible Insects and Sustainable Development Goals [PDF]
Insects, 2021 The insect sector can become an important component of sustainable circular agriculture by closing nutrient and energy cycles, fostering food security, and minimising climate change and biodiversity loss, thereby contributing to SDGs. The high levels of the interaction of the insect sector with the SDGs is clearly illustrated inside the review ...
Moruzzo R., Mancini S., Guidi A.
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Foods, 2023 Edible insects have become increasingly popular in Thailand as a nutritious and appealing alternative food source. As the edible insect industry in the country expands rapidly, efforts are being made to transform it into an economically viable sector ...
Sasiprapa Krongdang +3 more
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Edible Insects as an Alternative Source of Nutrients: Benefits, Risks, and the Future of Entomophagy in Europe-A Narrative Review. [PDF]
FoodsAccording to projections by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the global population will reach 9 billion by 2050. This raises concerns about the ability to feed such a population. In view of the above, it is necessary to search
Jankowski WM +4 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 +2 more
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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
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Global review of consumer preferences and willingness to pay for edible insects and derived products. [PDF]
Glob Food SecThe rising global demand for protein, driven by population growth, urbanization, economic development, and climate change, underscores the need for sustainable alternative protein sources.
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Advancing Food Security with Farmed Edible Insects: Economic, Social, and Environmental Aspects. [PDF]
InsectsSimple Summary Edible insects are a promising alternative food source to address future food security issues. In addition to their high nutritional composition and health benefits, reared insects have more sustainable production processes compared to ...
Aguilar-Toalá JE +2 more
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Edible Insects: Global Research Trends, Biosafety Challenges, and Market Insights in the Mexican Context. [PDF]
FoodsThe growing global interest in edible insects as a sustainable protein source has positioned them as a promising solution to food security challenges.
Cruz-García K +6 more
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Fats and major fatty acids present in edible insects utilised as food and livestock feed
Veterinary and Animal Science, 2023 Common food sources including meat, fish and vegetables are the main source of fats and fatty acids required by human body. Edible insects such as worms, locusts, termites, crickets and flies have also been identified as a potential source of essential ...
Sekobane Daniel Kolobe +4 more
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The use of edible insects in human food. [PDF]
J Sci Food AgricAbstract 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 +5 more
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