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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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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 structural inequalities that govern who produces within, who controls, and who benefits from the edible ...
Müller, A +3 more
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Practices 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. A comprehensive survey was conducted involving six insect-consuming ethnic groups: Garo, Chakma, Tanchangya, Marma, Mro, and Tripura.
Dev, S. +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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North American entomophagy [PDF]
Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 2016 Eating insects is not a common Northern American practice today. However, in the past a variety of insect species was consumed in Northern America (north of Mexico including Greenland). The aim of this literature review is to provide an historical overview of North American entomophagy based upon both peer and non-peer reviewed sources on this topic ...
Schrader, J. +2 more
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Determinants of Receptivity Towards Entomophagy among Young Adults [PDF]
Mercados y NegociosThis research focuses on understanding the factors influencing the acceptance of entomophagy in Morelia, Michoacán. The study involves a survey aimed at two distinct groups of young adults aged 18 to 29 (control and experimental), a demographic known for
Carlos Francisco Ortiz Paniagua +2 more
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Occurrence of Food Chemical Contaminants in Entomophagy: Implications for Food Safety and Future Risk Assessment-A Scoping Review. [PDF]
Compr Rev Food Sci Food SafABSTRACT Entomophagy is increasingly recognized as a sustainable alternative to conventional protein sources due to its low environmental impact. However, ensuring its safety requires careful evaluation of chemical contaminants of food safety concern.
Esgalhado M +9 more
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Increasing the Acceptability of Insect-Based Foods as Future Foods: A Comprehensive Review of Barriers, Strategies, and Pathways to Mainstream Adoption. [PDF]
Compr Rev Food Sci Food SafABSTRACT Edible insects are increasingly recognized for their high nutritional value and favorable environmental profile, yet their acceptance (defined as the continuum from willingness to try and purchase to repeated consumption) in Western and globalized food systems remains limited by cultural, sensory, regulatory, and economic barriers.
Suarez JMA, Liceaga AM.
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Improving Food Security through Entomophagy: Can Behavioural Interventions Influence Consumer Preference for Edible Insects? [PDF]
, 2022 Compared with meats, edible insects taste just as good, are equally or even more nutritious, and have a significantly smaller environmental footprint. However, the adoption of entomophagy is still limited, particularly in Western countries.
Helen X. H. Bao, Yuna Song
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The use of edible insects in human food. [PDF]
J Sci Food AgricAbstract 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. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
de Oliveira PB +5 more
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