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From entomophagy to entomotherapy [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioscience-Landmark, 2020 Insects are the most diverse group of organisms with one million species that account for 80% of the world’s species. Particularly in East Asia, edible insects serve as a source of nutrients. Among these, silkworms and honeybees are well-known sources of
Panuwan Chantawannakul
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Product Development and Consumer Evaluation of Beef-Cricket Hybrid Burgers. [PDF]
Int J Food SciThe need for sustainable protein alternatives has led to an exploration of edible insects as meat extenders. This study investigated the feasibility of reducing beef content in burgers by incorporating insect‐based ingredients and examined the effect on physicochemical, techno‐functional and sensory properties, as well as consumer acceptance and ...
Ranga L, Noci F, Dermiki M.
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Entomophagy and coprophagy in undifferentiated schizophrenia
Indian 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
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ProceedingsThe 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
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Edible insects - species suitable for entomophagy under condition of Czech Republic [PDF]
Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2013 Since 2002, when the first lecture on entomophagy took place at Mendel University in Brno, till today, participants of these educational lectures were asked to fill questionnaires in order to evaluate interest in entomophagy in Czech Republic and pick ...
Martina Bednářová +4 more
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Practice of entomophagy and entomotherapy in Bangladesh [PDF]
Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 2020 Aspects of entomophagy and entomotherapy of ethnic people in Bangladesh are documented as this practice is believed to ensure future food security.
S. Dev +15 more
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Investigating Consumers’ Perceptions and Motivations Behind Edible Insects in Greece: A Grounded Theory Approach [PDF]
FoodsEdible 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
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Acceptance of entomophagy among Canadians at an insectarium. [PDF]
Sci RepAs global food systems face mounting sustainability pressures, insects are gaining attention as a promising alternative protein source. Yet, entomophagy remains culturally unfamiliar or stigmatized in many Western countries, including Canada. This study investigates attitudes toward insect consumption among 252 adult visitors to the Montreal ...
Velchovska N, Khelifa R.
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Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 2016 Edible insects are being framed as a panacea for health, resource and climate challenges, and the ‘entomophagy movement’ is growing rapidly. Yet as the insect ‘solution’ is scaled up, there is a greater focus on technical innovation and less on the ...
C.L.R. Payne +3 more
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Entomophagy practices, use patterns, and factors influencing perception and consumption frequency of edible insects in the Republic of Benin [PDF]
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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