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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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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 +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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Mycotoxin Metabolism by Edible Insects
Toxins, 2022 Mycotoxins are a group of toxic secondary metabolites produced in the food chain by fungi through the infection of crops both before and after harvest. Mycotoxins are one of the most important food safety concerns due to their severe poisonous and carcinogenic effects on humans and animals upon ingestion.
Natasha Marie Evans, Suqin Shao
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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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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 +6 more
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Scientists observe annually that the growing human population on our planet leads to nutritional challenges. Approximately 1 in 9 people suffer from hunger due to food shortages caused by significant increases in population growth and uncontrolled migration.
Maristela Midori Ozaki +6 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 +6 more
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Dietary Modulation of Oxidative Stress From Edible Insects: A Mini-Review
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021 Edible insects are proposed as a nutritious and environmentally sustainable alternative source to animal proteins, due to their numerous advantages in terms of reduced ecological impact and high nutritional value.
Veronica D'Antonio +2 more
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EDIBLE INSECTS IN GUARANTEEING OF FOOD SECURITY [PDF]
Annals of the Polish Association of Agricultural and Agribusiness EconomistsThe 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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