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Edible insects as future food: chances and challenges
Journal of Future Foods, 2021 The consumption of insects (entomophagy) has recently attracted global attention for health reasons as well as environmental and economic benefits. Achieving environmentally sustainable food security is currently one of the biggest global challenges.
Klaus W Lange
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The use of edible insects in human food
Journal of the Science of Food and AgricultureAbstract 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.
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira +5 more
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Advancing Food Security with Farmed Edible Insects: Economic, Social, and Environmental Aspects [PDF]
InsectsFarmed edible insects are considered a potential resource to help address food security concerns toward the year 2050. The sustainability (e.g., lower environmental impact), nutritional (e.g., high-quality proteins, essential amino acids, fiber ...
José E. Aguilar-Toalá +2 more
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Edible insects as functional foods: bioactive compounds, health benefits, safety concerns, allergenicity, and regulatory considerations [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionThe 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 +6 more
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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 and Global Food Security [PDF]
Insects, 2021 Starting in 2008 and lasting up until 2011, the crisis in agricultural and, in particular, cereal prices triggered a period of riots that spread from the Mediterranean basin to the rest of the world, reaching from Asia to Central America and the African continent. [...]
Verneau F., Amato M., La Barbera F.
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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 +8 more
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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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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 +2 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 +9 more
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