Exploring Edible Insects: From Sustainable Nutrition to Pasta and Noodle Applications—A Critical Review [PDF]
FoodsEdible insects provide an alternative source of high-quality proteins, essential lipids, minerals, and vitamins. However, they lack the acceptability and consumption rates of more common staple foods.
Carlos Gabriel Arp, Gabriella Pasini
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Insect-based novel food: is Italy ready for the food of the future? A survey on entomophagy among Italian people. [PDF]
Annali di igiene : medicina preventiva e di comunitaRoberta Buongiovanni +7 more
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Global trend of food-induced anaphylaxis: Up to date. [PDF]
Pediatr Allergy ImmunolAbstract This review examines the evolving global landscape of food‐induced anaphylaxis (FIA), revealing critical epidemiological shifts that challenge traditional allergen management paradigms. As the leading cause of anaphylaxis worldwide, FIA demonstrates striking geographic, age‐specific, and temporal patterns that reflect broader changes in ...
Leung AS +10 more
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PLoS ONE, 2023 The interest in edible insects as food is growing, both in traditional and non-traditional insect-eating countries given their advantages in terms of sustainability and nutritional content.
Daylan Amelia Tzompa-Sosa +6 more
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The Environmental and Ecological Benefits of Edible Insects: A Review. [PDF]
Food Sci NutrEdible insects offer a sustainable and nutrient‐rich alternative to traditional protein sources, with significantly lower environmental impacts. This review highlights the nutritional composition of various insect species and explores their role in biodiversity, agricultural support, and food system sustainability, emphasizing their potential to ...
Gebreyes BG, Teka TA.
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Halal Perspectives on Grasshoppers (Locusts): A Path to Sustainable and Nutritionally Acceptable Alternative Protein Source. [PDF]
Compr Rev Food Sci Food SafABSTRACT The food system is under increased pressure because of the need for sustainability, greater food safety, and increasing need for protein sources. Grasshopper‐based food products are becoming a new option. Products made from grasshoppers represent a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional livestock. Besides offering added benefits
Riaz MN, Irshad F, Sazil AQ.
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Entomophagy Factors: The Consumption of Palm Weevil Larvae in Maniema Households
OALibA. Chérif +4 more
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Entomophagy in the Benin republic, new opportunities for mass-rearing of edible insects
Journal of Insects as Food and FeedDespite the long-standing tradition of insect consumption in Africa, there are few publications describing their geographical distribution, diversity, availability and consumption practices in the Benin republic.
Finagnon Toyi Kévin Fassinou +7 more
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The Consumption of Insects in Switzerland: University-Based Perspectives of Entomophagy
Foods, 2022 Although insects have long been part of the human diet in many countries, they are poorly received and accepted in European and North American countries.
Aline Oliveira Penedo +4 more
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