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Exploring the Acceptance of Entomophagy: A Survey of Italian Consumers [PDF]

Insects, 2021
Insect-based food is not common in Europe, because most people do not consider insects to be edible, but rather a threat and a health risk. Fear and refusal to eat a new food product introduced into a culture is called food neophobia, which results in a hesitation to trying and experimenting with new foods.
Roberta Moruzzo, Simone Mancini, Fabio Boncinelli, Francesco Riccioli   +3 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Entomophagy practices, use patterns, and factors influencing perception and consumption frequency of edible insects in the Republic of Benin

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, Laura Estelle Yêyinou Loko, Anicet Gbeblonoudo Dassou, Joelle Toffa, Innocent Djegbe, Manzid Saliou, Alexandre Dansi   +6 more
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Is Generation Z Ready to Engage in Entomophagy? A Segmentation Analysis Study

, 2023
This study examines the behavior and attitudes of adult Generation Z cohort members in relation to entomophagy. Specifically, it explores their familiarity with insect consumption, prior experience, and willingness to consume certain insect-based foods ...
Stergios Gkitsas, Spyridon Mamalis, Ifigeneia Mylona, Aikaterini Stavrianea, Irene (Eirini) Kamenidou   +4 more
core   +3 more sources

Emoji-based scale to assess emotional response toward edible insects (E-Entomophagy)

Future Foods
Emotional/affective factors (e.g., disgust toward insects) are the primary predictors of consumer acceptance of edible insects; however, most questionnaires assessing emotional responses to edible insects are text-based, which presents several ...
José Carlos Ribeiro, Célia Rocha, Manuela Estevez Pintado, Luís Miguel Cunha   +3 more
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L'entomophagie: une question de culture? [PDF]

Tropicultura, 2002
Entomophagy: How to Overcome our European Aversion?. Entomophagy, the eating of insects, is not a curiosity but is practiced throughout the world, except in Europe and in North-America.
Mignon, J.
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Insects as Valuable Sources of Protein and Peptides: Production, Functional Properties, and Challenges

Foods, 2023
As the global population approaches 10 billion by 2050, the critical need to ensure food security becomes increasingly pronounced. In response to the urgent problems posed by global population growth, our study adds to the growing body of knowledge in ...
Fatin Fayuni Binti Hasnan, Yiming Feng, Taozhu Sun, Katheryn Parraga, Michael Schwarz, Mohammad Zarei   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Review: Insects—A Source of Safe and Sustainable Food?— “Jein” (Yes and No)

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
For almost a decade, edible insects have become promoted on a wider basis as one way to combat world hunger and malnourishment, although attempts to do so have a longer history.
Nils Th. Grabowski, Amir Abdulmawjood, Fatma Acheuk, Karol Barragán Fonseca, Ty Chhay, Eraldo Medeiros Costa Neto, Maurizio Ferri, Jonathan Franco Olivas, Delia Guillermina González Aguilar, Sath Keo, Rachakris Lertpatarakomol, Phalla Miech, Thomas Piofczyk, Francesco Proscia, Jamlong Mitchaothai, Meriem M'Saad Guerfali, Waheed Sayed, Séverin Tchibozo, Madeleine Plötz   +18 more
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The Influence of some Social Factors on the Acceptance of Entomophagy Within University Campus Community in Nigeria

The Bioscientist
There are increased calls for the use of less conventional animal protein sources like edible insects to feed the fast-growing population of the world.
O. B. Oriolowo, O. J. Joseph, O. T. Daramola   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Farm to Institution to Farm: Circular Food Systems With Native Entomoculture

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022
Edible insects recycle food waste, which can help feed a hungrier planet by making food systems more circular and diversifying protein production. The potential for entomophagy (i.e., insect cuisine) to contribute to waste recycling and lower input food ...
Patrick J. Shafer, Yolanda H. Chen, Yolanda H. Chen, Yolanda H. Chen, Travis Reynolds, Travis Reynolds, Travis Reynolds, Eric J. B. von Wettberg, Eric J. B. von Wettberg, Eric J. B. von Wettberg, Eric J. B. von Wettberg   +10 more
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Life‐Stage–Specific Hematological Profiles in Yellow Mealworm Beetles (Tenebrio molitor): Reference Intervals and Hemocyte Characterization

Veterinary Clinical Pathology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The edible insect industry, driven by the nutritional and environmental benefits of mealworms, faces increasing challenges from pathogens affecting Tenebrio molitor farming systems. Hemocyte‐based health assessments could provide valuable diagnostic insights, yet standardized hemolymph processing protocols and hematological ...
Simon Maheu, Houda Ben‐Miled, Dominique Marullo‐Masson, Colin Favret, Carolyn Gara‐Boivin, Marie‐Odile Benoit‐Biancamano   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source