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Diversity of edible insects in a Natural World Heritage Site of India: entomophagy attitudes and implications for food security in the region [PDF]

open access: goldPeerJ, 2020
Insects not only play a significant role in the ecological process of nature but since pre-historic times have also formed a part of the human diet. With a still growing population and skewed demographic structures across most societies of the world ...
Arup Kumar Hazarika   +4 more
doaj   +3 more sources

Alternative Protein Sources: Generation Y’s Food Neophobia, Entomophagy Acceptance, Self-Assessed Environmental Concern, and Intention to Recommend Entomophagy

open access: yesProceedings
The aim of this paper is to explore the Greek Generation Y cohorts’ food neophobia, intention to engage in entomophagy, self-assessed environmental concern, and intention to recommend entomophagy as an alternative to meat protein intake.
Irene (Eirini) Kamenidou   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Entomophagy and chemical element residues: Noncarcinogenic risk assessment for human consumption. [PDF]

open access: yesPLOS Glob Public Health
Entomophagy has received considerable attention due to its vulnerability to toxic chemical elements, thus requiring safety assessment. In this study, edible insects Rhyncophorus phoenics larvae (palm weevil) and Macrotermes bellicosus (termite) commonly ...
Ezeonyejiaku CD   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Investigating Consumers’ Perceptions and Motivations Behind Edible Insects in Greece: A Grounded Theory Approach [PDF]

open access: yesFoods
Edible insects constitute a healthy food source providing a sustainable alternative to traditional animal protein. The present study explored consumers’ perceptions and attitudes toward insect consumption, and defined the main motivational factors ...
Anastasia Fountouli   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Exploring the Role of the Behavioral Immune System in Acceptability of Entomophagy Using Semantic Associations and Food-Related Attitudes [PDF]

open access: goldFrontiers in Nutrition, 2020
Entomophagy refers to eating insects. Insect food, including cooked insects and other processed food with insect-based ingredients, is consumed in many regions of the world as a part of traditional dietary behavior, or as innovative functional food ...
Kun Qian, Yuki Yamada
doaj   +2 more sources

Entomophagy and coprophagy in undifferentiated schizophrenia

open access: yesIndian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 2009
Coprophagia or the ingestion of feces, considered to be a variant of pica, has been associated with medical disorders like seizure disorders, cerebral atrophy, and tumors and with psychiatric disorders like mental retardation, alcoholism, depression ...
Lingeswaran Anand   +2 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Production, consumption, and market supply of edible crickets: insights from East Africa [PDF]

open access: yesAgricultural and Food Economics, 2023
Globally, crickets are gaining recognition as a valuable alternative protein source for human consumption due to their lower resource requirement and ecological footprint compared to traditional livestock.
Arnold L. Musungu   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Potential Nutrient Contribution of Community-Based Insects in Children’s Food in Northern Ghana [PDF]

open access: yesCurrent Developments in Nutrition
Background: Micronutrient deficiencies are a major problem among children in northern Ghana. Available local foods and existing plant-based dietary patterns among children are insufficient to meet children’s nutrients requirements.
Clement Kubreziga Kubuga   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Edible Insects: Islamic Perspectives on Entomophagy and Future Foods

open access: diamondSHAHIH Journal of Islamicate Multidisciplinary
Edible insects have gained increasing attention as a sustainable and nutritious alternative protein source. Islam, being one of the world's major religions, plays a significant role in shaping dietary practices and food choices for its adherents.
Muzafar Riyaz
openalex   +3 more sources

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