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Have the environmental benefits of insect farming been overstated? A critical review
Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 1, Page 163-194, February 2026.ABSTRACT Insect farming is frequently promoted as a sustainable food solution, yet current evidence challenges many environmental benefits claimed by industry proponents. This review critically examines the scientific foundation for assessing the environmental impacts of insect farming in both human food and animal feed applications.
Corentin Biteau +5 more
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Future FoodsThough insects have been part of African diets since ancient times due to their nutritional benefits, consumption of insects remains unpopular among some literate Nigerians. This study examined the knowledge and determinants of the use of insects as food
Samuel Adelani Babarinde +6 more
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The Potential for the Use of Edible Insects in the Production of Protein Supplements for Athletes
Foods, 2023 Several types of proteins are used in athletes’ supplementation; nevertheless, given the problem of protein deficiency in the world and the growing need for ecological sources of protein, it is very interesting to study the quality of alternative protein
Ewelina Zielińska, Urszula Pankiewicz
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Engaging in entomophagy: The role of food neophobia and disgust between insect and non-insect eaters [PDF]
, 2023 Past tasting experience with edible insects could influence food neophobia (FN) and disgust, and consequently, it could increase the intention to engage with entomophagy by influencing our food neophobia and disgust.
Tzompa Sosa, Daylan Amelia +7 more
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Permissible Purchasing, Obligatory Abstention: The Strict Vegan Case against New Omnivorism
Journal of Applied Philosophy, Volume 43, Issue 1, Page 128-145, February 2026.ABSTRACT Recent developments in consumer ethics have given rise to a new breed of animal protectionist: the new omnivore. These new wave animal protectionists claim that strict veganism is impermissible for the very reason that typically motivates strict veganism; that is, animal protectionism.
Daniel White
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Insects as Food: Consumers’ Acceptance and Marketing
Foods, 2023 The growing demand for livestock products is associated with an increase in environmental, economic, and ethical issues. New alternative sources of protein such as edible insects have recently been developed to tackle these issues with fewer drawbacks ...
Asmaa Alhujaili +2 more
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Journal of Food Science, Volume 91, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Global population growth is challenging the sustainability of current food systems and driving the search for alternative protein sources with lower environmental impact. The house cricket (Acheta domesticus) has emerged as a promising, sustainable provider of high‐quality protein.
Leonardo Musto +6 more
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Edible Insects as a Novel Source of Bioactive Peptides: A Systematic Review
Foods, 2023 The production of food and feed to meet the needs of the growing world’s population will soon become a serious challenge. In search for sustainable solutions, entomophagy is being proposed as an alternative source of proteins, with economic and ...
Carla S. S. Teixeira +4 more
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Foods, 2023 Edible insects have become increasingly popular in Thailand as a nutritious and appealing alternative food source. As the edible insect industry in the country expands rapidly, efforts are being made to transform it into an economically viable sector ...
Sasiprapa Krongdang +3 more
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, 2014 Insects are nutritious and suitable for human consumption. In this article an overview of research on consumer acceptance of entomophagy is given. This study furthermore provides insight into which factors are effective to influence consumer acceptance ...
Steenbekkers, L.P.A. +3 more
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