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Edible Insects in Thailand: An Overview of Status, Properties, Processing, and Utilization in the Food Industry

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, Patcharin Phokasem, Karthikeyan Venkatachalam, Narin Charoenphun   +3 more
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Stewardship of Wild and Farmed Edible Insects as Food and Feed in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Perspective

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Edible insects have gained popularity as alternative food resources in the face of climate change and increasing carbon and environmental footprints associated with conventional agricultural production.
Robert Musundire, Dianah Ngonyama, Abel Chemura, Ruth Tambudzai Ngadze, Jose Jackson, Margaret Jekanyika Matanda, Tawanda Tarakini, Maud Langton, Linley Chiwona-Karltun   +8 more
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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: Consumption, Perceptions, Culture and Tradition Among Adult Citizens from 14 Countries. [PDF]

Foods
Guiné RPF, Florença SG, Costa CA, Correia PMR, Cruz-Lopes L, Esteves B, Ferreira M, Fragata A, Cardoso AP, Campos S, Anjos O, Boustani NM, Bartkiene E, Chuck-Hernández C, Djekic I, Tarcea M, Sarić MM, Kruma Z, Korzeniowska M, Papageorgiou M, Árias LG, Černelič-Bizjak M, Damarli E, Ferreira V, Bayraktaroğlu E, Arpa FO.   +25 more
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The Role of Edible Insects in Rural Livelihoods, and Identified Challenges in Vhembe District, Limpopo, South Africa

Resources, 2021
Edible insects are an important natural commodity in rural areas that is used for household consumption and to generate income through trade. As a result, edible-insect trading is a profitable business that provides employment and improves the ...
Zabentungwa T. Hlongwane, Rob Slotow, Thinandavha C. Munyai   +2 more
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Nutritional characteristics of selected insects in Uganda for use as alternative protein sources in food and feed [PDF]

, 2020
Open Access Journal; Published online: 18 Dec 2019Insects are potential ingredients for animal feed and human food. Their suitability may be influenced by species and nutritional value.
Bbosa, T., Fiaboe, K.K.M., Mukisa, I.M., Nakimbugwe, D., Ndagire, C.T.   +4 more
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Insects as food and medicine: a sustainable solution for global health and environmental challenges

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
Insects are a significant source of food for millions of people worldwide. Since ancient times, insects in medicine have been contributing to the treatment of diseases in humans and animals.
Owusu Fordjour Aidoo, Jonathan Osei-Owusu, Kwasi Asante, Aboagye Kwarteng Dofuor, Belinda Obenewa Boateng, Shadrack Kwaku Debrah, Kodwo Dadzie Ninsin, Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, Shahida Anusha Siddiqui, Shaphan Yong Chia   +9 more
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Entomophagy practices, use patterns, and factors influencing perception and consumption frequency of edible insects in the Republic of Benin

Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 2023
Background Edible insects are important sources of essential nutrients and have the potential to contribute to malnutrition reduction and food security in the Republic of Benin.
Corinne Mèdéou Anagonou, Laura Estelle Yêyinou Loko, Anicet Gbeblonoudo Dassou, Joelle Toffa, Innocent Djegbe, Manzid Saliou, Alexandre Dansi   +6 more
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Exploring Edible Insects: From Sustainable Nutrition to Pasta and Noodle Applications-A Critical Review. [PDF]

Foods
Arp CG, Pasini G.
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A Systematic Review on Viruses in Mass-Reared Edible Insect Species

Viruses, 2021
Edible insects are expected to become an important nutrient source for animals and humans in the Western world in the near future. Only a few studies on viruses in edible insects with potential for industrial rearing have been published and concern only ...
Michela Bertola, Franco Mutinelli
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